Pink lakes aren’t just found in Australia’s wilderness. More than 16,000 people live in Port Melbourne, Australia. In one part of the city, a large lake has a bubblegum pink color. People driving past can easily see this brightly colored lake.
Making Connections
Text-to-Self
What is the most exciting thing in nature that you have ever seen? What was special about it?
Text-to-Text
Have you read other books about natural wonders? How are they similar to or different from Australia’s pink lakes?
Text-to-World
Australians are trying to protect their pink lakes. What are some natural wonders in the area where you live? What can people do to protect them?
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