G is for Garden State: A New Jersey Alphabet

Discover America State By State

by Eileen Cameron, Doris Ettlinger (Illustrator)

Readers will be delighted to discover the many wonders of the Garden State, from her famous sons and daughters (inventor Thomas Edison and the Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher) to her beautiful sights (the Highlands, the Pinelands, and New Jersey's famous shoreline), and her unique institutions (The Seeing Eye training institute for seeing eye dogs and Haddy, the largest complete dinosaur skeleton of its time, found in 1858). G is for Garden State explores the places, people, and landmarks that make New Jersey a fascinating place to live in and to visit again and again. Written in the popular two-tier format for our Discover America State by State alphabet series, young readers will explore state facts through colorful illustrations, rhyming verses, and expository text. Used in schools throughout the country, this series effectively expands classroom curriculum.Author/preservationist Eileen Cameron is interested in protecting our natural and historical resources. She serves on the board of the Washington Association of New Jersey at Morristown National Historical Park. Eileen has hiked the Appalachian Trail at High Point, rafted on the Delaware River, and now lives in Morristown, New Jersey. Doris Ettlinger has illustrated numerous children's books including Springtime in the Big Woods and Mr. Edwards Meets Santa Claus , both adapted from the Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design. Doris lives and works in a 150-year old gristmill in western New Jersey with her family and a Welsh Corgi.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Nonfiction

40 pages, Hardcover

First published May 26, 2004

Reviews

[Karol · Rating 5 out of 5]

Informative alphabetical guide through the history of New Jersey.
Beautiful detailed illustrations fill the pages. Includes a Q&A section in the back.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

A New Jersey alphabet.

[Fran Becker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book that was written by a friend of mine, it's beautifully illustrated and shows off the many activities and beautiful sites that New Jersey has to offer. Fun, informative, colorful and a great tool for teaching children about the state.

[Theresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

pictures, history, facts, information and ideals about new jersey

[Lauri Meyers · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very informative. You can read the ABC & rhyming story text only or read the sidebars for more detailed information.