The Natural History of New Jersey - by Stan Freeman (Paperback)

About the Book

The Natural History of New Jersey" is a comprehensive guide to the nature of the state with more than 400 full-color photographs, maps and illustrations covering everything from bears and beavers to snakes and spiders to weather and wildflowers.

Book Synopsis

"The Natural History of New Jersey" is a comprehensive guide to the nature of the state. There are more than 400 full-color photographs, maps and illustrations covering everything from bears and beavers to snakes and spiders to weather and wildflowers. Learn about the state's geology, its endangered species and its rivers and mountains. Find out how it was shaped by the ice age and the movement of the continents. Learn about the first human residents. There are identification charts and photos for common birds, butterflies, trees and wildflowers. And there's a month-by-month calendar showing when events in nature happen in New Jersey.

Review Quotes

REVIEWS FOR OTHER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES Reviews for "The Natural History of New York" "A treasure chest of information ... forward-looking parents ought to put it on their must-get list ... Easy-to-understand charts and tables and concise prose." - The Staten Island Advance "Informative graphics, maps and charts load the pages of 'The Natural History of New York' ... easy-to-read and visually appealing ... a smart addition to classrooms and homes alike." - The Albany Times Union Reviews for "The Natural History of Western Massachusetts" "I finally came across the book that I'd been imagining, lo these many years ... easy to read and understand, for us slower kids in the class ... brilliant photos, drawings, and graphics." - Tony Mateus, thepioneervalley.blogspot.com "Filled with color photos on just about every page ... enjoyable to read and educational ... Presented in a style that's accessible to young readers." - The Daily Hampshire Gazette Reviews for "The Natural History of Eastern Massachusetts" "If you buy a copy for your kids, you'll have a hard time putting it down yourself." - The Quincy Patriot Ledger "Chock full of gorgeous photographs ... It's also lots of fun." - The North Andover Citizen "A fascinating, richly illustrated guide ... A delight for naturalists of all ages." - The New England Wild Flower Society online book guide