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 Texas accomplish this task.
1. Texas - America the Beautiful Series
From the America the Beautiful series, Texas features full color photographs, maps, fast facts and is fully indexed. 144 pages, grades 4-8.
2. Texas - 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 Texas. Features colorful photos, easy-to-read text, and fascinating facts sidebars. 84 pages, grades 3-6.3. Texas - From Sea to Shining Sea Series
Texas, 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. Texas 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. Texas - 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. Texas - 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. L is for Lone Star: A Texas Alphabet
There are enough special people, wildlife, and natural wonders in the Lone Star State to fill several alphabet books, and Sleeping Bear Press has picked out the finest to represent Texas in L is for Lone Star: A Texas Alphabet.