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 Nebraska accomplish this task.
1. Nebraska - America the Beautiful Series
From the America the Beautiful series, Nebraska features full color photographs, maps, fast facts and is fully indexed. 144 pages, grades 4-8.
2. Nebraska - From Sea to Shining Sea Series
Nebraska, 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)3. Nebraska 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 3-5.4. Nebraska - 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 3-12.5. My Face to the Wind
The Diary of Sarah Jane Price, a Prairie Teacher, Broken Bow, Nebraska, 1881. Dear America Series.6. Calling Me Home
Twelve-year-old Abbie and her family are finding the homesteader's life on the Nebraska plains harder than they ever imagined.