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 New Jersey accomplish this task.
1. New Jersey - America the Beautiful Series
From the America the Beautiful series, New Jersey features full color photographs, maps, fast facts and is fully indexed. 144 pages, grades 4-8.
2. New Jersey - 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 New Jersey. Features colorful photos, easy-to-read text, and fascinating facts sidebars. 84 pages, grades 3-6.3. New Jersey - From Sea to Shining Sea Series
New Jersey, 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. New Jersey 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. New Jersey - 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. The Thirteen Colonies - New Jersey
Overshadowed by its neighbors in Pennsylvania and New York, colonial New Jersey became a bloody meeting ground of the British and Continental armies during the American Revolution. This volume untangles the busy settlement and complex history of New Jersey, the melting pot of colonial America.7. New Jersey - 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.8. The 18 Penny Goose
The British are coming! The American Revolution is being fought in the hills around Letty Wright’s family’s farm, and the Wrights must flee to safety.