"This book details the history, culture, geography and government of New Jersey."--Provided by publisher.

A biography of professional baseball player Derek Jeter, discussing his childhood, career highlights, years with the New York Yankees, and other related topics.

In this book find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Garden State! We'll explore New Jersey's historic parks, exciting museums, popular beaches, and rich history.

Looks at the history of the state of New Jersey from its beginnings as Dutch settlements to its entrance into the United States in 1787.

The 20,000 acres of wetlands in New Jersey now known as the Meadowlands were once home to hundreds of species of plants and animals. But people have dammed up, drained, built over, and polluted this formerly vibrant ecosystem, and all but destroyed it. Slowly, but surely, the resilient creatures of the Meadowlands are making a comeback, and the wetlands are recovering.

"On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-three-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water at Beach Haven, New Jersey--the first recorded shark attack in American history. Scientists claimed a shark could not be responsible, but more deadly attacks soon followed along the Jersey Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide panic that led the White House to declare a war on sharks"--...

Discusses the history of the basketball team, from its early days in the American Basketball Association to its current role in the NBA, and highlights prominent players and seasons of the team.