The document discusses several state symbols of Kansas including the bison as the state mammal since 1955, the ornate box turtle as the most common reptile, and the barred tiger salamander being named the state amphibian in 1994. It also mentions the western meadowlark as the state bird since 1937, sunflowers that are loved by one student and their nana, and the Kansas flag first being displayed at Fort Riley in 1927. Wheat has also been an important Kansas crop since early settlers.

1. KANSAS By 2B

2. Bison The buffalo became the Kansas state mammal in 1955. Jevin

3. Ornate Box Turtle Ornate box turtle is the most common reptile in Kansas.

4. THE BARRED TIGER SALAMANDER The barred tiger salamander became the state amphibian in 1994. Dylan

5. Sunflowers My nana and me love sunflowers. Nikole

6. Western Meadowlark The western meadowlark became our state bird in 1937. Destiny

7. THE KANSAS FLAG In 1927 the Kansas flag was displayed for the first time at Fort Riley. Grant

8. Honeybee They are called the three banded Italian because of the three bands of brown and yellow on its body, and they were brought over from Italy. Aylin

9. Bison/ Buffalo The buffalo became the Kansas state mammal in 1955. Jericho

10. Wheat Wheat has been an important Kansas crop since early settlers first planted it. Karlissa

11. Kansas Map Kansas is in the center of the United States. Trinity

12. Barred Tiger Salamander The barred tiger salamander became the state amphibian in 1994. This friendly-look creature is found all across Kansas. James