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 Illinois accomplish this task.
1. Illinois - America the Beautiful Series
From the America the Beautiful series, Illinois features full color photographs, maps, fast facts and is fully indexed. 144 pages, grades 4-8.
2. Illinois - 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 Illinois. Features colorful photos, easy-to-read text, and fascinating facts sidebars. 84 pages, grades 3-6.3. Illinois - From Sea to Shining Sea Series
Illinois, 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. Illinois 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. Illinois - 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. Illinois - 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 Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet
The home of one of America's most revered Presidents is also home to American icons such as the Ferris wheel, Montgomery Ward stores, and John Deere tractors. Teachers, students and parents will enjoy the clever poems, rich illustrations and revealing text of L is for Lincoln: An Illinois Alphabet.8. State Shapes: Illinois
Presents the history, important people, and famous places of Illinois, as well as miscellaneous facts about the state today.9. Illinois from A to Z
Learning about Illinois history is as easy as ABC with this lively, attractive, alphabetical tour of the state.