Elementary
Celebrating Georgia: 50 States to Celebrate – Jane Kurtz
Overview
Join Mr. Geo on a lively tour of Georgia’s geography, history, and culture—from farms and festivals to Savannah and Atlanta—packed with maps, fun facts, and colorful illustrations.
Good For
Late Elementary readers beginning to explore state history and families looking for an engaging introduction to Georgia.
About the Author
Jane Kurtz was born in Portland, Oregon, but when she was two years old her parents moved their family to Ethiopia to work for the Presbyterian Church there. Jane Kurtz is the author of novels, picture books, and chapter books. After living in North Dakota (where she survived a natural disaster), Colorado, Illinois, and Kansas, she moved back to Portland, Oregon, where she now lives with her husband, the Reverend Leonard L. Goering, H.R.
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