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When Dorothy first meets the Witch of the North, all she can think about is getting back home. Even with magic, talking Munchkins, and silver shoes around her, Dorothy still says, “I am anxious to get back to my aunt and uncle.” And where is that home? Kansas.

You’ve already seen that Kansas is part of the prairie, but it’s also one of the 50 states in the United States. Kansas has wide open land, strong weather, and a long history of farming and hard work. It’s also known as the Sunflower State.

Let’s watch a video to learn more about what makes Kansas special.

What is one fact you learned about Kansas from the video that you didn’t know before?