The Great Lakes: Fact or Fake?

by David Dempsey

Illustrated by Heather Lee Shaw

“A perfect read for families as they vacation on Great Lakes shores, for afternoon and bedtime reading, and for teachers to supplement their Great Lakes curriculum. Another writing win from our best Great Lakes expert.”

– Sally Cole-Misch

Description

The true stories beneath the surface of the world's largest freshwater ecosystem. Everybody who looks at the Great Lakes knows they're big, but why are they Great? From sea serpents to sunken ships, from lonely lighthouses to fish on Prozac, this book engages the reader in a quest to find what's beneath the surface.

David Dempsey Dave Dempsey is currently Senior Policy Advisor at FLOW (For Love of Water), an environmental law and policy center in Traverse City. He has 35 years' experience in environmental policy. He served as environmental advisor to former Michigan Gov. James Blanchard and as policy advisor on the staff of the International Joint Commission. He has also provided policy support to the Michigan Environmental Council and Clean Water Action. He has authored several books on the Great Lakes and water protection. (via michiganadvance.com)