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"You'll never look at Lake Champlain the same way again!" --Bill McKibben, author, environmentalist, activist, Co-founder and Senior Advisor of 350.org, an international climate campaign organization
Dive deep into Our Scrumptious Lake, a humorous fiction, science-themed graphic novel, tailored for middle grade students but suitable for water lovers of all ages. An enlightening and PHYTOTASTIC story filled with science facts reveals the complexities and interdependence of the fascinating and fragile aquatic food chain.
Phytoplankton, a microscopic organism, oblivious to his crucial role in the lake's food chain is befriended by a diverse lake community, particularly Vermaid, the lake scientist of Abenaki heritage. A critical turning point occurs when stormwater runoff stirs up more than green pea soup. Will the underwater ecosystem survive the resulting cyanobacteria bloom?
This savory story serves up more than Rock Snot Creemees. It dishes up hope, stirs empathy and beckons lake stewardship. Hungry for more? Grab a fork and dig in!
Don't forget to leave room for dessert! Devour the comprehensive appendix filled with activities and resources, even Science and Language Art Standards applications, all sure to further learning and ensure that Our Scrumptious Lake is swimmable, fishable and drinkable.
About the author
Sandy Murphy also known as Mother, Educator, and Birdster is most happy, healthy and connected when in nature, especially with family and friends. Sandy, the sixth of ten siblings, grew up on a dairy farm along the shores of Lake Champlain in Vermont climbing trees, skipping rocks, and fascinated by bugs, butterflies and birds (and still is). Join her in the Green Mountain state for a hike, snowboarding, ice skating, paddling or a mermaid swim. Most importantly, partake in protecting and restoring the health of all lakes for generations to come.
