Kansas: The Sunflower State Adventure (Making History: One Family's Quest to Visit Every State Book 34)
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Get ready for an unforgettable road trip through Kansas, the 34th state of the USA, with the adventurous Thompson family This exciting story takes young readers and their families on a journey across rolling prairies, historic trails, and vibrant sunflower fields, discovering the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of Kansas along the way.Perfect for kids ages 6-15, this educational and entertaining adventure brings The Sunflower State to life through pioneer stories, famous landmarks, and thrilling outdoor experiences.Exploring Kansas&8217Wild West HistoryThe adventure begins in Dodge City, where Timmy and his family step back in time to the days of the Wild West. As they watch a thrilling cowboy reenactment, Timmy learns about famous outlaws, lawmen, and the bustling cattle drives that made Dodge City famous. A stop at the Boot Hill Museum gives him a deeper look into what life was like in the Old WestNext, the family visits Fort Larned National Historic Site, where Timmy explores a real frontier fort used to protect travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. He even tries on a soldier&8217shat and learns how early pioneers traveled across the Great Plains.A Journey Along the Oregon and Santa Fe TrailsThe Thompsons follow in the footsteps of early settlers as they visit the Oregon and Santa Fe Trail ruts near Alcove Spring. Timmy is amazed to see the actual marks left by wagons over 150 years ago His parents explain how pioneers faced tough challenges like storms, hunger, and river crossings on their journey westward.Natural Wonders and Outdoor Fun in KansasIn the heart of Kansas, the family explores the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, one of the last remaining tallgrass prairies in the country. They spot bison grazing on the open plains and learn why this ecosystem is so important.Their next stop is the Monument Rocks, also called the Chalk Pyramids. These massive rock formations stand tall in the middle of the Kansas plains, and Timmy is amazed to learn that Kansas was once covered by an ancient seaDiscovering Kansas&8217Agricultural HeritageA visit to a Kansas sunflower farm is one of the highlights of the trip Surrounded by endless golden sunflowers, Timmy learns why Kansas is called The Sunflower State and how farmers grow crops like wheat, corn, and soybeans to feed the world.At the Kansas State Fair, the family enjoys classic fair foods like corn dogs and funnel cakes while watching livestock shows, rodeo events, and tractor pulls. Timmy even gets to milk a cow for the first timeKansas&8217Hidden Gems and Space ExplorationThe adventure wouldn&8217tbe complete without a stop at the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, a world-class space museum with real astronaut suits, rockets, and even a moon rock Timmy is fascinated by the history of space travel and learns about Kansas-born astronaut Amelia Earhart, one of the world&8217smost famous aviators.The family wraps up their journey in Topeka, where they visit the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and learn about