Discover the largest group of freshwater lakes in the world, and their importance to the geography and environment around them.
Aligned with England’s National Curriculum, Cambridge Primary and the IB PYP, this book is the perfect support in learning all about life on and around the Great Lakes.
Part of the dynamic new DK Super Planet series, this book encourages young minds to delve into the wonders of our planet and covers key content including the characteristics of each lake, the history of the Great Lakes and why they are so important. Captivating and curriculum-aligned content, infographics and hands-on experiments provide an immersive learning experience, whilst covering key information about why maps are an important tool.
With specially designed spreads that build scientific vocabulary and make complex concepts accessible to children, The Great Lakes is the ideal companion to any science learning. Transform learning into an adventure with DK Super Planet, where science comes to life on every page, fostering a love for discovery and understanding.
Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.
Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.