Georgia

ISBN: 9780531185728
ISBN: 0531185729
Physical Description: 144 pages :. print
Publisher: New York : Children's Press : 2008.

Summary: Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Georgia.

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Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	From the Sea Islands to the Blue Ridge Mountains, from loggerhead turtles to black bears, and the Okefenokee Swamp to dense pine forests; there's a lot to explore -- Early Americans found inventive ways to use resources. find out how early Georgians built houses and gathered food -- European settlers brought a new way of life, starting a new colony and then a new nation -- Cotton became king, Indians were pushed out, and war brought destruction -- The twentieth century brings hard times, new freedoms, and an economic powerhouse -- Who's who? read about Georgians who made their mark on the state and the world -- Find out about how Georgia's legislative, executive, and judicial branches work -- Peaches, peanuts, carpets, and airplanes; they're all grown or made here -- Climb Indian mounds, take a dip in a swimming hole, see whale sharks and kangaroos, or visit a plantation -- Project room -- Timeline -- Fast facts -- Biographical dictionary.
Target Audience Note:	1010L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:	Accelerated Reader MG 7.5 3 3 122021