NEW JERSEY BOOK LIST

State History - Mentions evolution - 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.

Set in the State - In May of 1882, a large steamship ran aground off the coast of New Jersey. Elisa Carbone imagines what it was like for two boys on that ship.

State Figure - How did Thomas Edison grow up to be America's greatest inventor? Author Michael Dooling explores the beginnings of Edison's genius?

State Figure - Edison is most famous for inventing the incandescent lightbulb, but he also developed many other staples of modern technology.

Set in the State - The Acerra family had sixteen children, including twelve ball-playing boys. It was the 1930s, and many families had lots of kids. But only one had enough to field a baseball team.

State Figure - When two unlikely friends build a vessel capable of taking them to the bottom of the ocean find a missing treasure—the truth turns out to be far more amazing.

State Figure - When her husband joined General Washington’s army, Molly Hays went with him. All through the winter at Valley Forge, Molly watched and listened.

Set in the State - Chapter Books for Ages 8+ - Based on true events! It's the summer of 1916 and the Jersey shore is being terrorized by a Great White shark. Can 10-year-old Chet and his friends survive a swim in the local creek?