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These Kansas State Books for Kids are sure to please and fascinate your children as they learn all about the state of Kansas.
These books contain so much information about the long and varied History of this great State as well as stories about people from Kansas.
The following Kansas-themed books for kids cover all aspects of the home-school education coin – from picture books to workbooks; from learning to read up to chapter books!
Taking the time to learn about the state of Kansas is a great way to find out some super fun and interesting facts that no one in your family probably knew. With so many great Kansas book choices to read and learn, there’s more than enough for all to join in on the learning fun.
Enjoy reading these books about Kansas and furthering your knowledge about the state as well!
Check out these Kid Friendly Things to do in Lawrence!
What is Kansas best known for?
While the state of Kansas is known for many things, production of wheat is probably the largest.
What fruit is Kansas known for?
The state fruit of Kansas is watermelon so that is going to be the fruit that it is associated with.
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This is a great list for kids and families about Kansas books.
Echoes of Kansas Past (A Travel Through Time)
Travel back in time with fourth grade twins, Jack and Mollie, in this illustrated chapter book and meet those who are now part of Kansas history. Go with the twins as they travel through time and find themselves “walking in the moccasins of others.”
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Twister Twyla: The Kansas Cowgirl
Kansas cowgirl Twyla loves the wind and rides tornadoes in the Flint Hills Rodeo in this 32-page picture book illustrated with black-and-white line drawings. Extras include information on tornadoes, dust devils and rodeos, and a resource list of books and websites.
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Train Wreck: Kansas, 1892 (Survivors)
Can two kids survive the events that follow a dangerous circus train wreck? Find out in this eighth riveting tale of historical fiction, part of the Survivors series.
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Kansas (World Almanac Library of the States (Paperback))
Kansas (World Almanac Library of the States (Paperback))
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Our Kansas Home (Prairie Skies Book 3)
Papa is in danger for helping to rescue a free-state settler who was unjustly arrested by Kansas's proslavery sheriff. He has gone into hiding, and Momma and the Keller children are alone in their remote cabin while marauding border ruffians are roaming the countryside, looking for livestock to steal.
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What’s Great about Kansas? (Our Great States)
What's so great about Kansas? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Sunflower State! We'll explore Kansas's exciting museums, outdoor adventures, and fascinating history. The Kansas by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book.
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The Boy Who Became Buffalo Bill: Growing Up Billy Cody in Bleeding Kansas
The greatest entertainer of his era, Buffalo Bill was the founder and star of the legendary show that featured cowboys, Indians, trick riding, and sharpshooters.
But long before stardom, Buffalo Bill—born Billy Cody—had to grow up fast. While homesteading in Kansas just before the Civil War, his family was caught up in the conflict with neighboring Missouri over whether Kansas would enter the Union as a free or slave state.
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Kansas’s Sights and Symbols (Kid’s Guide to Drawing America)
Kansas's Sights and Symbols (Kid's Guide to Drawing America)
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The BIG Kansas Reproducible Activity Book-New Version (Kansas Experience)
The Big Kansas Activity Book! 100+ activities, from Kindergarten-easy to Fourth/Fifth-challenging! This big activity book has a wide range of reproducible activities including coloring, dot-to-dot, mazes, matching, word search, and many other creative activities that will entice any student to learn more about North Carolina.
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Good Night Kansas (Good Night Our World)
Welcome to the Sunflower State! From lions at the Sedgwick County Zoo to the Flint Hills Discovery Center, this charming board book will entertain and educate young minds. Featured attractions include Massachusetts Street, Kansas Speedway, Kansas Museum of History, Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, Botanica gardens, wheat farmers, cows, tractors, the State Capitol Building, and more.
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Have fun flipping through the pages and reading these great books about Kansas. Every book is going to tell a totally unique story!
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