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Book Synopsis:
Dive into the most mysterious waters around the world (if you dare) in this illustrated nonfiction book, from TikTok star and educator Geo Rutherford! Some of Earth’s strangest—and creepiest—wonders lie deep below the surface. There’s Lake Natron, a Tanzanian lake so briny that its waters can mummify any creature that touches its surface; Lake Maracaibo, a Venezuelan tidal bay where a constantly brewing storm sends an average of 28 lightning bolts per second into the water; and at the bottom of Lake Superior, the crew of the USS Kamloops—which mysteriously disappeared in 1921—remains somehow almost perfectly preserved to this day.
From TikTok sensation and educator Geo Rutherford—the creator of the hit series “Spooky Lake Month” (over 65 million views!)—comes a thrilling nonfiction book that plumbs the depths of unusual lakes around the world. Middle-grade readers will learn not only about the science of hydrology, but why understanding the natural world is crucial to protecting it from pollution and climate change. Backed by extensive research and packed with all-new content—including eerie and eye-popping watercolor illustrations in full color—Spooky Lakes takes readers on an adventure through weird and wild waters.
Book includes: glossary, bibliography, author’s note, and index.
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Are you ready to embark on a spine-chilling journey through the mysterious waters of our planet? Introducing "Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet" by renowned TikTok star and educator, Geo Rutherford. This captivating nonfiction book will take you deep below the surface to explore some of Earth's most peculiar and eerie wonders.
Discover the eerie Lake Natron in Tanzania, where the waters are so incredibly briny that they can mummify any living creature that comes into contact with its surface. Imagine the spine-tingling sensation as you read about Lake Maracaibo, a Venezuelan tidal bay that experiences an unrelenting storm, unleashing an average of 28 lightning bolts per second into its depths. And let your curiosity lead you to the bottom of Lake Superior, where the crew of the USS Kamloops, lost in 1921, remains eerily preserved to this day.
Geo Rutherford, the creative mind behind the viral "Spooky Lake Month" series on TikTok (with over 65 million views!), delves deeper into the science of hydrology in this thrilling book. It not only educates middle-grade readers about the fascinating world of lakes but also emphasizes the importance of protecting our natural world from pollution and climate change.
Backed by extensive research and featuring meticulously crafted watercolor illustrations in full color, "Spooky Lakes" ensures an immersive adventure like no other. In addition to the captivating content, the book is accompanied by a glossary, bibliography, author's note, and index—perfect for inquisitive minds eager to dive deep into the mysteries of the world.
Don't miss out on this gripping journey through weird and wild waters! Grab your copy of "Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes that Dot Our Planet" today and unveil the secrets that lie beneath the surface. Get your copy now!
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