What’s so great about the Great Lakes? - Cheri Dobbs and Jennifer Gabrys
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The North American Great Lakes — Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, and Superior — are so big that they border 8 states and contain 23 quadrillion liters of water. They span forest, grassland, and wetland habitats, supporting a region that’s home to 3,500 species. But how did such a vast and unique geological feature come to be? Cheri Dobbs and Jennifer Gabrys takes us all the way back to the Ice Age to find out.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator
- Cheri Dobbs, Jennifer Gabrys
- Director
- Franz Palomares
- Composer
- Carlos Palomares
- Script Editor
- Emma Bryce
- Associate Producer
- Jessica Ruby
