The Great Lakes are a series of large interconnected freshwater lakes in east-central North America, on the border between Canada and the United States. They are the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by surface area, and they contain about 21% of the world’s surface fresh water.

Books about the Great Lakes:

Great Lakes Vacation Super Coloring Book

Great Lakes Safety Book: The Essential Lake Safety Guide For Children

Great Lakes Fun Book: A Fun and Educational Book on The Great Lakes

Great Lakes Water Safety Coloring Book

Great Lakes Paddleboarding: A Guide To Flat Water Stand Up Paddling

Great Lakes Wakeboarding: Learn How to Wakeboard

The five Great Lakes are:

• Lake Superior: The largest of the Great Lakes by surface area and volume, Lake Superior is also the world’s largest freshwater lake by surface area. It is located on the border between Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan in the United States, and Ontario in Canada.
   

  Lake Superior
• Lake Michigan: The second largest of the Great Lakes by surface area, Lake Michigan is entirely within the United States, bordering the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
   

  Lake Michigan
• Lake Huron: The third largest of the Great Lakes by surface area and volume, Lake Huron is connected to Lake Michigan by the Straits of Mackinac. It borders the state of Michigan in the United States and the province of Ontario in Canada.
   

  Lake Huron
• Lake Erie: The fourth largest of the Great Lakes by surface area, Lake Erie is the shallowest of the Great Lakes. It borders the states of Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York in the United States, and the province of Ontario in Canada.
   

  Lake Erie
• Lake Ontario: The smallest of the Great Lakes by surface area and volume, Lake Ontario is the easternmost of the Great Lakes. It borders the state of New York in the United States and the province of Ontario in Canada.
   

  Lake Ontario

The Great Lakes provide a vital resource for drinking water, transportation, industry, and recreation. They are also home to a diverse ecosystem of plants and animals.