2. History Kansas became a state on Jan. 29,1861. People are called Jayhawkers. Kansas was the 34th state. Because of the Civil War, it was so bloody, one of Kansas` nicknames is Bleeding Kansas. Since Kansas is right in the middle of the U.S.A., it has a nickname of Midway U.S.A. Kansas produces so much wheat, Kansas is now called The Wheat State. It is also called Jayhawker State, (It has nothing to do with mascots) and The Breadbasket of America.

3. Symbols State Amphibian: Tiger Salamander State Mammal: Buffalo State Flower: Sunflower State Motto: Ad Astra Per Aspera (To the Stars Through Difficulties) State Reptile: Box Turtle State Tree: Cottonwood State Insect: Honeybee

4. Economy Here are some main resources are: WheatCornSunflowerDairySorghumSoybeans Processed Foods Printed Goods Cattle And Aircraft

5. Famous People Amelia Earhart:First Woman to fly over the Atlantic Ocean. Amelia Earhart:First Woman to fly over the Atlantic Ocean. Kathleen Sebilius: Governor Kathleen Sebilius: Governor Dwight D. Eisenhower: President from Kansas Dwight D. Eisenhower: President from Kansas Laura Ingalls Wilder: Famous for “Little House on the Prairie” books. Laura Ingalls Wilder: Famous for “Little House on the Prairie” books. Buffalo Bill Cody: Sharp Shooter Buffalo Bill Cody: Sharp Shooter James Naismith: Inventor of basketball. James Naismith: Inventor of basketball. Carry Nation: Was known for hating saloons. Nobody would mess with her! Carry Nation: Was known for hating saloons. Nobody would mess with her!

6. Attractions Lewis and Clark Trail: Look where Lewis and Clark explored the new land. Oregon Trail: Explore the Oregon Trail Fort Scott: A historical city. John Brown Memorial State Park: Garden of Eden: Look at a wonderful garden with statues Kansas Cosmo sphere and space center: Go into a real space shuttle, and learn all about going into space and the first makings of the space shuttle. Fort Leavenworth: Stand in the exact middle of the U.S.A. Topeka: State capital

7. Facts and Websites Facts Facts In 1911 a Kansas farmer told John McGraw that if he pitched for the Giants, they would win the Pennat. They sure did! In 1911 a Kansas farmer told John McGraw that if he pitched for the Giants, they would win the Pennat. They sure did! Kansas has over 610 towns! Kansas has over 610 towns! Kansas has 105 counties. Kansas has 105 counties. Kansas remains a leading farm state. Kansas remains a leading farm state. The state bird was chosen by school children. The state bird was chosen by school children. Websites Websites Kaned.org Kaned.org Kansas.com Kansas.com