The Great Lakes
From the Series Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places
Do you know where to find the world’s largest freshwater lake? Or which lake has more than thirty thousand islands? Get ready to explore the Great Lakes! People rely on the lakes for food, fun, and transportation. Just how were the Great Lakes formed? And what problems do the lakes face? Read this book to find out!
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978-0-7613-5960-9
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$32.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 1 - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2010 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Brand | Lightning Bolt Books ® |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2010-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 3.7 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF038100, JNF051000 |
| Dewey | 977 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 7.75 x 10.25 |
| Lexile | 570 |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| ATOS Reading Level | 3.6 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 134047 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides |
Author: Janet Piehl
Janet Piehl lives in Evanston, Illinois, and is a children’s librarian. She grew up in Shorewood, Wisconsin, and attended Macalester College. Janet has lived, among other places, in the Twin Cities and France. She got her start as a writer working in the editorial department of Lerner. Janet liked the research aspect of writing and editing so much that she became a librarian. Now she helps kids find and use books just like the ones she writes!
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Lightning Bolt Books ® — Famous Places
Explore some of the world’s most fascinating structures and natural places in this visually stimulating series. Compelling photographs and engaging text take readers on a journey through the creation and history of each site, as well as its importance and significance in the world… View available downloads →