The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure

Reach for this book when your child starts asking big questions about the landscape around them or expresses a budding interest in environmental conservation. It is an ideal choice for fostering a sense of stewardship and awe for the natural world, transforming a geography lesson into a narrative of deep time and ecological connection. The book traces the geological birth of the Great Lakes from the Ice Age to the present day, blending scientific history with a call to action. Through stunning watercolor illustrations, it explores the themes of interconnectedness and human responsibility. Parents will appreciate how it simplifies complex environmental concepts into a hopeful message about protecting our most precious resources. It is perfectly pitched for elementary-aged children who are ready to move beyond basic nature facts toward a more systemic understanding of the Earth.