The Great Lakes: The Natural History of a Changing Region

by Wayne Grady

Series:David Suzuki Foundation

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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, award-winning science and nature writer Wayne Grady makes scientific concepts accessible as he reveals how human impact has changed this life-giving region. The Great Lakes: A Natural History of a Changing Region is the most authoritative, complete and accessible book to date about the biology and ecology of this show more vital, ever-changing terrain. Written by one of Canada's best-known science and nature writers, it is intended not only for those who live in the Great Lakes region, but for anyone captivated by the splendor of the natural world and sensitive to the challenges of its preservation. It is both a first-hand tribute and an essential guide to a fascinating ecosystem in eternal flux. show less

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Wayne Grady was born in 1948 in Windsor, Ontario. He attended Carleton University where he earned a B.A. in English. He is a freelance magazine writer and author of several books. He is the former editor of Harrowsmith magazine. He has also translated several French novels into English. He has been shortlisted for the Toronto Book Award and the show more Governor General's Award for Translation, for Black Squirrel, by Daniel Poliquin. He received the Governor General's Award for Translation, for On the Eighth Day, by Antoine Maillet and John Glassco Prize for Literary Translation, for Christopher Cartier of Hazelnut, by Antoine Maillet. He lives in Kingston, Ontario. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Canonical title: The Great Lakes: The Natural History of a Changing Region
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Genres: Science & Nature, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
DDC/MDS: 508.77 — Natural sciences & mathematics Science Natural history
LCC: QH104.5 .G7 .G723 — Science Natural history – Biology Natural history (General) General
BISAC: NAT NATURE Ecosystems & Habitats Lakes, Ponds & Swamps
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