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 Delaware accomplish this task.
From the America the Beautiful series, Delaware features full color photographs, maps, fast facts and is fully indexed. 144 pages, grades 4-8.
From the 'Hello U.S.A.' series, this book takes you on a tour of the history, geography, people, economy, and environment of Delaware. Features colorful photos, easy-to-read text, and fascinating facts sidebars. 84 pages, grades 3-6.
Delaware, 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)
"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.
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.
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.
Delaware was a prosperous colony in the 18th century, and its people played an important role in the American history. Delaware explores the colony's origins, the daily life of its people, its role in the American Revolution.