The Natural History of New York

"The Natural History of New York - Second edition" is a comprehensive guide to the nature of New York. It contains more than 400 full-color photographs, maps and illustrations covering everything from bears and beavers to snakes and spiders to whales and wildflowers. Learn about the state's geology, its weather and its rivers and mountains. Find out how it was shaped by the ice age and volcanic activity. Learn about the first human residents. There are charts showing when wildflowers bloom and when butterflies are on the wing. And there's a month-by-month calendar showing when events in nature happen in the state.Reviews for the 2002 edition “Every once in a while, there comes along a book that aims to educate children but is actually entertaining and educational for adults, as well. Such a book is 'The Natural History of New York.' ... The book is a treasure chest of information for students of elementary and middle school age, and forward-looking parents ought to put it on their must-get list ... Easy-to-understand charts and tables and concise prose enable the young reader to enjoy learning about the natural world.” – The Staten Island Advance “Informative graphics, maps and charts load the pages of 'The Natural History of New York' ... The book, aimed at older elementary and middle school students, is an easy-to-read and visually appealing look at the wildlife, wildflowers, geology, ecosystems, weather and the early humans in New York state ... 'The Natural History of New York,' told in an uncomplicated and easy way, would be a smart addition to classrooms and homes alike.” – The Albany Times Union

Stan Freeman spent nearly 30 years as a journalist, most of that time as the science writer for The Republican newspaper in Springfield, Mass. However, his articles have appeared in more than two dozen publications. He won awards for both science and environmental writing, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s award for environmental reporting in New England and the “Audubon A” award from the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s highest award for contributions to environmental conservation. He is a graduate of Cornell University and a native of New York. Mike Nasuti has been an art director for newspapers and magazines for nearly 30 years. He is currently the art director for BusinessWest, which covers business issues in Western Massachusetts. He began as a staff illustrator for the Springfield Republican in 1985. In 1995, Mike won a first place in illustration from the New England chapter of the Associated Press. He is a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and a native of Massachusetts.