Visiting the Great Lakes / Rajczak, Michael

Briefly describes activities to do around the Great Lakes, including fishing, bird watching, visits to the many cities and beaches that line the shores, and exploring the numerous islands and lighthouses found there.

The Great Lakes region offers so many places to visit, it s hard to pare down the choices! From the natural wonders of Niagara Falls and the Michigan sand dunes to the big-city fun of Chicago and Toronto, there s a lot to see and do. Readers take a tour of the region, including the beaches, famous lighthouses, and the most populous cities around the Great Lakes. Colorful photographs transport them to each new sight while maps aid in geographical understanding of the Great Lakes watershed. Sidebars augment the main social studies content with further detail and interesting facts. Detailed Table of Contents, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Historical Context Overview, Index, Maps, Sidebars, Social Studies Content.