Lakebound to Homebound: IISD Experimental Lakes Area Annual Report 2019-2020
This year, the world's freshwater laboratory's annual report is inspired by hours under lockdown and years of Canadian summers at the cabin (or cottage).
Allow us to present this activity book that will have you puzzling, chuckling, and even experimenting with your friends and family—all while learning more about the world’s freshwater laboratory’s 52nd glorious trip around the sun.
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