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 Michigan accomplish this task.
1. Curious Kids' Activity Guide to Michigan
The Curious Kids' Activity Guide to Michigan allows you to learn about Michigan while having fun doing crosswords, mazes and other activitites. Each page explores a special aspect of Michigan. Featured topics include Michigan's cities, lakes, parks, islands, bridges, highways, recreation, festivals, museums, symbols, inventors, college sports, sailboat racing and more.
2. Michigan - America the Beautiful Series
From the America the Beautiful series, Michigan features full color photographs, maps, fast facts and is fully indexed. 144 pages, grades 4-8.
3. Michigan - 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 Michigan. Features colorful photos, easy-to-read text, and fascinating facts sidebars. 84 pages, grades 3-6.4. Michigan - From Sea to Shining Sea Series
Michigan, 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)5. Michigan 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 3-5.6. Michigan - 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 3-12.7. Michigan - 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.8. M is for Mitten: The Michigan Alphabet Book
Where was the first mile of highway paved? Who was the 38th President of the United States? What is the nation's most remote National Park? What was the first bottled soda pop in this country? Find the answers to these questions and many more in M is for Mitten: The Michigan Alphabet Book.9. The Michigan Reader
Harking back to the turn of the last century, this early reader for grades 1-4 is sure to charm students, teachers, and parents alike. In a compact format, The Michigan Reader features poems, short stories, and word games to involve students while educating and encouraging them about their state.10. Michigan - 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.