Colony of Georgia

The legacy of the 13 colonies is an essential building block for elementary social studies students as they develop an understanding of their civic heritage. The Colonial era was a dynamic crucible of politics, human drama, revolution, and resolution, in which the formative principles of American culture and government were born. Here are fact-filled, visually compelling stories of the 13 colonies -- from settlement to statehood -- plus the intriguing, but pivotal story of the thwarted, though valiant, colonial effort at Roanoke. The mysterious disappearance of the Roanoke settlers was never resolved. This mystery of history is sure to engage young readers!This dynamic introduction to the colonization of Georgia gives readers insight into the ideals of Georgia's founding father, James Oglethorpe. The economic and political development of Georgia, and the challenges and resources encountered by its early settlers are also presented.Coleman, Brooke is the author of 'Colony of Georgia', published 2000 under ISBN 9780823954742 and ISBN 0823954749.