Life in a Lake
by Melissa Stewart
Lerner Books, 2003
for Grades 5–9
ISBN 978–0‑8225–2138‑9
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Travel from the light-filled shallows to the deep, dark depths and learn what makes a lake so special. Using Lake Superior as an example, Life in a Lake examines the physical features, processes, and many different species of plants and animals that make up this unique habitat. Find out about the impact of humans on this once-pristine ecosystem and what is being done to save it.
Honors and Awards
- National Science Teachers Association Recommended Title
Reviews
“Deep, cold Lake Superior is the model for Life in a Lake, an attractive and readable reference on aquatic ecosystems. The volume covers the biotic and abiotic factors in each layer of the lake, and the delicate balance that exists in this ecosystem. The treatment is detailed and complete enough for secondary research, with a reading level that would be comfortable for middle school and motivated elementary students. Maps and insets about specific organisms support the text. Human impacts, from the arrival of the first navigators in the 1600s to today’s efforts to save the lake from logging, exotic species, and pollution, are explained.” (NSTA)
Behind the Book
“To experience mighty Lake Superior firsthand, I planned to drive all the way around its perimeter. The week-long journey would take me through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Ontario, Canada. But my flight to Minnesota was scheduled for the afternoon of September 11, 2001. Needless to say, I had to cancel the trip. Instead, I had to rely on extensive interviews with people who lived and worked around the lake.”
Series at a Glance
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Ecosystems in Action
by Melissa Stewart
Lerner Books, 2003
for Grades 5–9
ISBN 978–0‑8225–2138‑9
Purchase this book at your local independent bookseller or Amazon.com.