Created some 5,000 years ago, the five Great Lakes of North America--Erie, Huron, Michigan, Ontario, and Superior--together hold one-fifth of the world's standing fresh water. Historically, the lakes have played a major role in the social and economic lives of the peoples who inhabit the land surrounding them. Each of the titles in The Great Lakes series (one for each lake) provides a general overview of the lake's size and location; local populations; natural features such as weather, geology, and wildlife; and major port cities and industries. Special features on the discs include recommended websites, a DVD-ROM accessible PDF teacher's guide, and a bonus short on topics ranging from the role the Great Lakes played in the War of 1812 to a look at the Native American tribes associated with the region. The broad overview approach here would best suit middle school-aged audiences. Recommended. Aud: I, J, P. (L. Stevens)
The Great Lakes: A Hist-ography Series
(2004) 5 videocassettes or discs. 24 min. ea. VHS: $29.95 ea., DVD: $39.95 ea. Flashback Productions (dist. by Film Ideas). PPR. Color cover. ISBN: 1-57557-329-6 (DVD series). Volume 19, Issue 6
The Great Lakes: A Hist-ography Series
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