From the skyscrapers of St. Louis and Kansas City to the sprawling natural landscapes of the Ozarks and the Osage Prairie, Missouri is home to a breathtaking range of environments. Readers will learn how the area was first settled thousands of years ago by Native Americans and how it came to be part of the United States. They will also learn what it is like to live there today. This revised third edition takes an updated look at the geography, history, government, people, culture, and attractions of Missouri.