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 Rhode Island accomplish this task.
1. Rhode Island - America the Beautiful Series
From the America the Beautiful series, Rhode Island features full color photographs, maps, fast facts and is fully indexed. 144 pages, grades 4-8.
2. Rhode Island - 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 Rhode Island. Features colorful photos, easy-to-read text, and fascinating facts sidebars. 84 pages, grades 3-6.
3. Rhode Island - From Sea to Shining Sea Series
Rhode Island, 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. Rhode Island 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. Rhode Island - 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. Rhode Island - 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.7. The Thirteen Colonies - Rhode Island
Its founders called it a haven for religious dissenters. Its detractors called it "Rogues' Island". The men and women who forged the smallest and most independent of the thirteen colonies blazed a trail for separation of church and state, freedom of expression, and religious tolerance.8. Rhode Island A to Z
This coloring and learning book is a creative approach to the history & natural history of our nation's smallest state.