Now Reading: World Lake Day: Four books for young readers on lakes
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World Lake Day: Four books for young readers on lakes
To mark World Lake Day on August 27, a selection of four children's books explores the ecology, history and importance of lakes. The list includes a Bengaluru-focused title, 'The City That Learnt…
To mark World Lake Day on August 27, a selection of four children's books explores the ecology, history and importance of lakes. The list includes a Bengaluru-focused title, 'The City That Learnt to Catch the Rain' by Arathi Manay, which explains the city's interconnected lake system for readers aged 8-11.
Other books cover North America's Great Lakes. 'The Great Lakes: Our Freshwater Treasure' by Barb Rosenstock introduces the five lakes to children aged 4-8, covering formation, wildlife, pollution and conservation. 'Hush-a-Bye Night: Goodnight, Lake Superior' by Thelma Lynne Godin is a bedtime book for ages 5-8, featuring creatures around Lake Superior.
The list also includes 'A Great Lake's Tale: Superior Learns She's Part of the Flow' by Jonna Watson, suitable for ages 5-12. The book personifies Lake Superior to teach young readers about watersheds, lake ecosystems and how water moves through the Great Lakes system.
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World Lake Day was established by the World Lake Foundation in 2015 to raise awareness about lake conservation. Bengaluru once had over 900 lakes, but rapid urbanisation has reduced them to fewer than 200, many of which are polluted or encroached upon. The books on this list aim to build environmental literacy among children, a demographic often overlooked in conservation messaging. The inclusion of a Bengaluru-specific title reflects the city's acute water challenges, where lake revival has become a civic priority. Readers may watch for educational programmes that use these books in schools or lake restoration events tied to the day.
Source: deccanherald.com
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