Kansas

by Ann Heinrichs, Matt Kania (Illustrator)

Overview

Describes the history, geography, government, economics, and people of Kansas.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503870314
Publisher:	Child's World Stride
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	USA Travel Guides
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Ann Heinrichs grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She began playing the piano at age three and thought she would grow up to be a pianist. Instead, she became a writer. She is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults on Asian, African, and U.S. history and cultures, as well as grammar and natural history subjects. Ann has also written numerous newspaper, magazine, and encyclopedia articles. Ann has traveled to the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, and now lives in Chicago, IL.

Table of Contents

Kansas 4

Monument Rocks, Badlands, and Plains 7

Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge 8

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve 11

The Sternberg Museum in Hays 12

Pawnee Indian Museum 15

Santa Fe Trail Days at Fort Larned 16

Nicodemus, Bleeding Kansas, and the Civil War 19

Dodge City and Boot Hill 20

The Ag Center in Bonner Springs 23

Topeka's Fiesta Mexicana 24

The State Capitol in Topeka 27

Exploration Place in Wichita 28

Russell Stover Candies in Abilene 31

Racing with Pancakes in Liberal 32

Creepy-Crawlies at the Insect Zoo 35

Our Trip 36

State Symbols 37

State Flag and Seal 37

State Song 37

Famous People 38

Words to Know 38

To Learn More 39

Index 40