An illustrated introduction to Kansas, providing information about the land and climate, natural resources, plants and animals, tourism, industry, goods and services, history, population, politics and government, cultural groups, sports, and arts and entertainment of the state.

Includes index. In pre-publication, Jennifer Nault was given as the author.

Where is Kansas -- Mapping Kansas -- The land -- Climate -- Natural resources -- Plants -- Animals -- Tourism -- Industry -- Goods and services -- American Indians -- Explorers and missionaries -- Early settlers -- Notable people -- Population -- Politics and government -- Cultural groups -- Arts and entertainment -- Sports -- National averages comparison -- How to improve my community -- Exercise your mind!