All About Ohio (Armchair Reader)

All About Ohio takes readers on a journey through the culture, sports, people, and landscape that make up the state of Ohio. From the popular Armchair Reader series, this collection of Ohio anecdotes, legends, and secrets is designed to entertain readers of all ages.
Ohio s proximity to Lake Erie, rich soil, and natural resources fueled its growth into an industrial giant. The Buckeye State s industrial might included steel, cars, building materials, and rubber products. Plus, Ohio is the home of eight U.S. presidents and many other distinguished Americans. Readers can discover the many sides of Ohio as they learn about its unique historical events, culture, urban legends, food, and mysteries.
Each topic in All About Ohio spans just a few pages, so you can pick up the book anywhere, anytime to learn interesting trivia about the state. All About Ohio features:
A wide variety of Ohio trivia presented in a concise and entertaining format.
Information on Ohio celebrities, from Annie Oakley to John Glenn to Cy Young.
Ohio s urban legends, detailing stories of the Little Bo Peep Killer, the Hatchet Man, and Crybaby Bridge.
Fast facts pages that give a quick rundown of unusual statistics on Ohio sports, politics, history, and more.
Buckeye State culinary contributions, including Chef Boyardee, the Hungarian hot dog, and the Hanky Panky.
You Can Thank Ohio, paying homage to the automatic dishwasher, the ice cream bar, and other contributions from the state.
Ludicrous Laws on Ohio s books, like the one against selling corn flakes on Sunday in Columbus.
Timelines that clarify important and not so important dates in Ohio history.