Here is a beautiful handout through which learners can explore the history of California, from the earliest Europeans to visit the Golden State up through its experiences during the Great Depression and position in the modern...

Hopefully the third time's a charm when it comes to rebuilding London's Globe Theatre! With an informational text, readers learn about the reconstruction of the theatre in the 1990s. They also discover how modern health and safety...

Encourage your charges to pick up a book (or two, or three) over the summer! They'll find 25 different ideas on this list of summer reading books for kids. Each book is paired with publication information and a brief synopsis, so your...

The Iroquois and Five Nations dominated the Great Lakes and forced other nations out.

A description of the various projects of the National Wildlife Foundation to protect the Great Lakes. Includes links to further information.

Explore the diverse and unique African Region of the Great Lakes. Within this region, you will learn about the countries, people, and economy. Uncover the beauty and diversity of this incredible region.

Provides an overview of the issue of sediment contamination in the Great Lakes, how the problem is assessed, causes of contamination, and remedial efforts. Includes links to more in-depth information.

This site profiles the elements of the Great Lakes' ecosystems and habitats.

Good article from the Great Lakes Fishery Commission about the ongoing battle with the sea lamprey, an invasive species, in the Great Lakes Region of the U.S.

This site provides facts, illustrations, and more about the largest Great Lake. Includes descriptions of wildlife and industry. For grades 4-8.

A collection of documents that explores the maritime history of Wisconsin.

A history of the iron ore industry with a focus on the Great Lakes Region. Well written and interesting.

This site from combat fishing describes the ecology of lakes and ponds for anglers and other fish. It is a very in-depth site with a lot of text, but presented in and easy-to-understand format. The information is very factual and...

What is a lake? Learn about some famous lakes in the world and how they are formed.

This resource provides a natural and human history of the Great Salt Lake.

Discover the "Great Lakes State." Learn all of the different nicknames for Michigan. Library of Congress website gives us a wide range of information.

The USGS reviews the differences between lakes and reservoirs. They discuss the history of freshwater and salt water lakes. Click Home to access the site in Spanish.

A brief description of the history of Salt Lake City. Includes a brief paragraph about the settlement of the Mormons in 1847. For the full article, get a free trial!

Major groups of diatoms listed. Also genera list. A comprehensive site on diatoms.

This site provides a brief account of Brigham Young and his Mormon followers as they settled in the Great Salt Lake Valley.

Investigate an ecosystem teeming with life, and discover the many bird species who reside at the Great Salt Lake throughout the year.

Describes the geography of the Great Rift Valley in Africa, how it was formed by tectonic plate separation, and the majestic lakes and falls that have been created by it.

Read about the discoveries of the Spirit Lake Man and Wizard's Beach Man.

Detailed information about the hydrology and the geography of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Discusses water quality, aquatic species, and some of the ecoregions that surround the St. Lawrence Seaway, including lowlands and forests....