Table of Contents

A Quick Look at Alabama 4

1 The Heart of Dixie 7

Plants & Animals 18

2 From the Beginning 21

Making a Sachet 30

Important Dates 43

3 The People 45

Famous Alabamians 50

Calendar of Events 56

4 How the Government Works 59

Branches of Government 61

5 Making a Living 65

Recipe for Alabama Pecan Logs 66

Products & Resources 72

State Flag & Seal 75

Alabama State Map 76

State Song 77

More About Alabama 78

Index 79