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 Alaska accomplish this task.
1. Alaska - America the Beautiful Series
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From the American the Beautiful series, Alaska features full color photographs, maps, fast facts and is fully indexed. 144 pages, grades 4-8.
2. Alaska - Hello U.S.A. Series
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From the 'Hello U.S.A.' series, this book takes you on a tour of the history, geography, people, economy, and environment of Alaska. Features colorful photos, easy-to-read text, and fascinating facts sidebars. 84 pages, grades 3-6.
3. Alaska Facts and Symbols
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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. Moose Racks, Bear Tracks & Other Alaska Kidsnacks
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Cooking with Kids Has Never Been So Easy! An assortment of 25 kid-tested and kid-approved snack recipes featuring colorful illustrations of Alaska scenes by Shannon Cartwright. Recipes include such tasty treats as Totem Poles, Denali Peaks, Glacier Ice, and more.
