“The most complete and up-to-date resource about the ecology of the world’s largest freshwater system.” EXPLORE

The Great Lakes have been central to the development of eastern North America. In this “beautifully designed, comprehensive gem of a guide to the ecosystem at the heart of Canada” (The Tyee), award-winning science and nature writer Wayne Grady makes scientific concepts accessible as he reveals how human impact has changed this life-giving region.

• Silver Medal Winner at ForeWord Magazine’s Book of the Year Awards

• Winner of a Gold Medal ippy Award for Best Regional Non-Fiction Book

• Winner of the 2008 National Outdoor Book Award

“The best parts of the book allow us to catch a glimpse of the rich ecological relations of the watershed, and to consider our everyday actions in light of their inevitable impacts on the water, soil, plants and other animals that compromise the Great Lakes—and theirs on us.” ASSOCIATION FOR LITERATURE, ENVIRONMENT, AND CULTURE IN CANADA

“[Grady] tantalizes you with a fact that is so intriguing that you really want to keep reading to discover more.” GREAT LAKES FOR ALL