New Jersey

by Moragne, Wendy; Orr, Tamra B.

• ISBN13: 9780761430063
• ISBN10: 0761430067
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-09-01
• Publisher: Benchmark Books

Summary

New Jersey is ... a gem. Rich in beauty and rich in history, the Garden State has proven itself special through the years. This state is a place of extremes, including the largest seaport in the United States and the most diners. It draws people from all over the world to live and to visit. In fact, New Jersey is the most densely populated American state, averaging thirteen times more people per square mile than the national average. These people have brought with them their cultures, their talents, and their dreams. They have shaped the way of life in New Jersey just as they have shaped the soil, and they have made New Jersey the great state it is today. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

New Jersey Is ...	p. 6
Geography: Hills, Valleys, and Beaches	p. 9
The Rugged Northwest
The Piedmont
The Atlantic Coastal Plain
New Jersey Wildlife
Changing Seasons
Protecting the Environment
History: Mighty New Jersey	p. 27
The Lenape
The Explorers
The Settlers
England Rules
A Settler's Life
Growth Means Change
The Revolutionary War
Becoming an Industrial Leader
The Civil War
Flourishing Industries
Wars and Depression
New Jersey Today
People: A Melting Pot	p. 51
Suburbs and Small Towns
Big Cities
Celebrating Diversity
Many People, Little Land
A Religious Mix
Favorite Pastimes
Government: Rules and Roles	p. 69
Inside Government
Laws for Young People
Economy: An Economic Tapestry	p. 77
Services and More
New Jersey in the Global Economy
Coping with Hard Times
Landmarks: A Garden State Tour	p. 85
Northern New Jersey
Central New Jersey
Southern New Jersey
Coastal New Jersey
State Survey	p. 105
Find Out More	p. 139
Index	p. 141
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