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| Author: Thomas F. Yezerski |
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Product Summary
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux
ISBN-10: 0374349134
ISBN-13: 9780374349134
Buy.com Sku: 216794923
Publish Date: 3/1/2011
Dimensions:
(in Inches) 9.25H x 10.25L x 0.5T
Pages:
40
Age Range:
10 to 13
| The history of the Meadowlands, from its pristine state, to its gradual transformation by European settlers, to the pollution caused by industrialization, and the changes brought by environmental organizations striving to protect it. |
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The history of the New Jersey Meadowlands estuary is complex. Once teeming with flora and fauna, the 20,000 acres of nature began a decline once European explorers arrived. The 19th-century brought the logging industry, eventually destroying the once glorious estuary with pollution in the form of sewage, garbage, and the like. Following the story of the Meadowlands' revival through the tireless work of all kinds of people and organizations, this fascinating picture book is accompanied by gorgeous watercolor and ink illustrations.
The history of the New Jersey Meadowlands estuary is complex. Once teeming with flora and fauna, the 20,000 acres of nature began a decline once European explorers arrived. The 19th-century brought the logging industry, eventually destroying the once glorious estuary with pollution in the form of sewage, garbage, and the like. Following the story of the Meadowlands' revival through the tireless work of all kinds of people and organizations, this fascinating picture book is accompanied by gorgeous watercolor and ink illustrations.
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