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Guide Picks - Top 8 New York History & Activity Books |
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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 New York accomplish this task.
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New York - America the Beautiful Series
From the American the Beautiful series, Alaska features full color photographs, maps, fast facts and is fully indexed. 144 pages, grades 4-8.
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New York - 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 New York. Features colorful photos, easy-to-read text, and fascinating facts sidebars. 84 pages, grades 3-6.
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New York - From Sea to Shining Sea Series
New York, 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)
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New York 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.
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New York - 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.
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New York Coloring Book
The New York Coloring Book offers a whimsical look at touring the Big Apple. Thirty ready-to-color drawings show the Beebledorf family visiting New York's most famous landmarks.
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New York - 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.
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Ultimate Sticker Book: New York
Children can create their own picture books as they learn about two exciting cities, their sights, customs, and culture. Each book is packed with informative text and 70 colorful, self-adhesive photo-stickers.
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-- Beverly Hernandez
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