Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.