Children all over America are required to study the history and geography of their state, usually in the 4th grade. Here are books to help homeschoolers of Massachusetts accomplish this task.
1. Massachusetts - America the Beautiful Series
From the America the Beautiful series, Massachusetts features full color photographs, maps, fast facts and is fully indexed. 144 pages, grades 4-8.
2. Massachusetts - Hello U.S.A. Series
From the 'Hello U.S.A.' series, this book takes you on a tour of the history, geography, people, economy, and environment of Massachusetts. Features colorful photos, easy-to-read text, and fascinating facts sidebars. 84 pages, grades 3-6.
3. Massachusetts - From Sea to Shining Sea Series
Massachusetts, part of the 'From Sea to Shining Sea' series discusses the geography, history, industries, and famous people. Features full color photographs, 64 pages. (for grades 3-5)4. Massachusetts Facts and Symbols
"Jam-packed with information, these books are an ideal resource for report writing and teaching. Fast Facts highlight each state's capital city, largest city, physical size, population, natural resources, and primary manufactured goods." 24 pages, grades 3-5.5. Massachusetts - Portrait of America Series
If you want an in-depth portrait of a state, you have to look beyond the basic facts. Portrait of America fills in the facts of history, economy, and culture with vignettes of individual residents, special events, and featured industries. 48 pages, grades 3-12.6. Massachusetts - Fun Facts & Games
Fun Facts & Games is a series of interactive workbooks that entertain, teach, and stimulate children to learn more about the area where they live, will visit, or would like to visit.7. Massachusetts - One Nation Series
Each book in the 'One Nation' Series discusses the state flag and symbols, statistics, history, land features, population makeup, historic landmarks, economy, and fascinating sites of the state. Back-of-the-book sections include a listing of famous citizens of the state and a time line of historical events.8. The Thirteen Colonies - Massachusetts
From the battles of Lexington and Concord to the Boston Tea Party, the colony of Massachusetts was the center of the American Revolution. This books traces the colony's history before the Revolution, its role in the Revolution, and the challenges it faced afterward.9. The Witchcraft of Salem Village
Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy as they accused townsperson after townsperson of being witches.