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Aboriginal Canadians Environmental concerns Glacial epoch Great Lakes (North America) Glacial lakes Great Lakes (North America) Great Lakes Great Lakes (North America) History Juvenile literature Great Lakes Region Great Lakes Region (North America) History Juvenile literature Indians of North America Great Lakes (North America) History Juvenile literature National parks and reserves United States Shipwrecks Great Lakes (North America) History Juvenile literatureNagelhout, Ryan
Summary: Native people have been living around the Great Lakes for thousands of years. As European settlers arrived, they soon learned that the land around the Great Lakes was an ideal place to settle. Readers learn the history of Great Lakes settlement and much more. Full-color photographs showcase the lakes’ beauty, while social studies content introduces the many cities in the region. From the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2015
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2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 977 NAGStonehouse, Frederick.
Summary: Stories of the famous shipwrecks, including the wrecks of the Griffon, the Edmund Fitzgerald, and others.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Avery Color Studios 2002
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 977 STOButts, Edward
Summary: Traces the history of shipwrecks on the Great Lakes and the various myths and legends attributed to specific tragedies, revealing the violent conditions that have wrecked thousands of vessels since 1679, along with monster sightings in Lakes Ontario and Erie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tundra Books 2010
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1 available in Stacks, Call number: J 971.3 BUTAult, Phillip H.
Summary: Traces the history of the Great Lakes and their environs, examines man's responsibility for upsetting and correcting the ecological balance in the lakes, and discusses their present pollution crisis.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dodd, Mead 1972
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1 available in Adult, Call number: MI 977 AULParkin, Michelle
Summary: "In this book, early fluent readers will learn about famous shipwrecks in the Great Lakes, including the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the Ironton, and Lady Elgin. Learn about the final voyages of the ships and when they were discovered in the depths of the Great Lakes. Real-life photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the history behind each shipwreck....
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 910.45 PARBoekhoff, P. M. (Patti Marlene)
Summary: Discusses Native American peoples of the Great Lakes region and their customs, family life, organizations, food gathering, beliefs, housing, and other aspects of daily life.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kidhaven Press 2004
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 970.3 BOEShofner, Melissa Raé
Summary: The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth and have always been important channels of shipping and trade. Though they are lakes, their waters have proven to be as challenging as the oceans. Thats why there are more than 6,000 shipwrecks in the Great Lakes! This captivating book relates the stories of some of these wrecks, including the Edmund Fitzgerald, Argo, and Lady...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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Summary: Discusses the history, daily lives, culture, religion, and conflicts of the Indians that lived in the Great Lakes region, including the various Iroquois and Algonquian peoples.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lucent Books 2000
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Summary: Colorful description of prehistoric life in the Great Lakes Region.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Suttons Bay Publications 2000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 977 MITSummary: A collection of stories, poems, and essays about people and places of the Great Lakes Region by a variety of authors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Milkweed Editions 2005
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Summary: "Almost 20,000 years ago, Earth's climate began to warm. Because of the changing temperatures, a miles-thick ice sheet started to shift. As the ice sheet moved, it carved deep pits in the land and left water in its wake. This melted ice filled the new cavities. This is the story of America's Great Lakes: Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario. Enriched with stunning photographs and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 551.31 EMMLassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J917.3 LASAllen, Hayward.
Summary: As far as we tell, author Hayward Allen doesn't have a drop of Native American blood in him. What the former teacher and Peace Corps volunteer has instead is a remarkable empathy for America's first people, and it's this quality that makes That Traveler's Guide to Native America much more than a handbook of tourist attractions.
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Publisher / Publication Date: NorthWord Press 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 917.704 ALLRobertson, Joanne
Summary: "A translation of The Water Walker into Anishinaabemowin. The book contains both Anishinaabemowin and English. The Water Walker is the story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother who walked around all of the Great Lakes to protect our water."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Second Story Press 2019