Over the past 150 years, many of the consumer goods sold and used across the country were either manufactured in Kansas City, Kansas, or passed through this industrial center. From the westbound trail
What are the state's outstanding landforms, and where are they found?How were Kansas rocks and minerals formed? Why is Kansas world famous among fossil collectors? How does one "read the rocks" to fin
Daniel Dancer moves through the four seasons, capturing first the vast, spare grandeur of prairie and sky, then focusing closer to illuminate the more intimate pieces of the Kansas landscape - the icy
This reference for ornithologists and recreational bird watchers focuses on the 203 species that breed in the state of Kansas. The text compiles the results of a six year study carried out by 180 volu
Color photos by Steve Mulligan some full page, but many smaller work in conjunction with the text to convey an understanding of the diverse natural heritage of the state. The absence of references an
In this illustrated, 8.75x11" history, Shortridge (geography, University of Kansas) offers a scholarly treatment of the city's responses to national, regional, and local economic factors. A wealth of
Note-for-note guitar transcriptions in standard notation and tab for 13 of their best: Carry on Wayward Son * Dust in the Wind * Fight Fire with Fire * Hold On * Icarus (Borne on Wings of Steel) * Jo
An introduction to the geography, history, government, politics, economy, resources, people, and culture of Kansas, including maps, charts, and a recipe.
"In his introduction to Dan Dancer's The Four Seasons of Kansas, bestselling author William Least Heat-Moon reflects upon the Great Kansas Passage of those who race their cars westward across Intersta
"Elizabeth Miller Watkins was the greatest benefactress of the University of Kansas. Her innovative vision for a women's scholarship hall was the first of its kind in the nation. Watkins Hall, built
Kansas City Chiefs 101 is required reading for every Chiefs fan! Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing football and share the excitement of the NFL!
Fiction. In simple, rhythmic, nail-sharp prose, the cast of unnamed characters in THE STATE OF KANSAS survive a flood, brush their teeth, drink, attend a sinister dinner party, try to love others, thi
Chronicles the first four decades of Manhattan, Kansas, as it grew from tent to town. Captures the origins and early life of this quintessential Kansas city in an engaging and informative history. Rep
The University of Kansas basketball team has the most winning seasons of any team in college basketball. The history of KU basketball goes back 115 years. This describes many unbelieveable game-stoppi
From The Atlantic: "Bauer's portrait of life in rural Kansas from the 1930s to the 1950s conjures with extraordinary thoughtfulness and grace a world we have lost." ()
The Civil War started in Kansas in 1856. It was initially fought in towns like Lecompton, Lawrence and Osawatomie. It was fought on battlefields like Black Jack. It was fought along creeks such as
