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The Wisconsin Water Library has a large collection of materials about water, including children’s books, research publications, educational kits, and lesson plans. Dip your feet into water facts and dive into suggested reading lists. The entire library collection is searchable through the UW-Madison Libraries’ online catalog.
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Need help finding the information you need? The library is happy to assist with research. Submit a reference question using the Ask Water form.
Reading Lists
The Wisconsin Water Library is a unique collection of almost 30,000 volumes of water-related information, with particular emphasis on the waters of Wisconsin and the Great Lakes.
Featured Digital Collections
The library collects and preserves science-based resources in support of the UW Aquatic Sciences Center.
Resources for Librarians & Educators
Find a variety of lesson plans, educational materials, and kits for formal and informal educators, librarians, and parents.
Did you know?
There are 35,000 islands in the Great Lakes.
Most people are stunned to learn that there are some 35,000 islands in the Great Lakes, ranging from a large stone with its top above water level to the world’s largest freshwater island, Manitoulin. Islands: Great Lakes’ Stories focuses on 18 of these islands with their histories and personalities.
From: Islands: Great Lakes’ Stories / By Gerry Volgenau.
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