All About Ohio (Armchair Reader) - Softcover
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.
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.
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About the Author:
Donald Vaughan has made his living with words for more than 30 years. His work has appeared in an eclectic array of publications, including Military Officer Magazine, Nursing Spectrum, Cat Fancy, Mad Magazine and the Weekly World News.
Mary Fons-Misetic works as a freelance writer while performing as a slam poet, actress, and ensemble member of Chicago's longest-running theater show, the Neo-Futurist's ""Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind."" Check out maryfons.com for more on Mary.
James A. Willis is the founder of The Ghosts of Ohio and has spent over 25 years seeking out all things strange and spooky. He has also co-authored or been a contributing author to 9 books, including Weird Ohio and Weird Indiana.
Phil Trexler is a reporter with the Akron Beacon Journal and the author of Yesterday & Today: Cleveland Indians. He has won more than two dozen awards in a 20-year newspaper career and has appeared as an analyst on NBC, CNN and other cable news programs.
Randy McNutt's stories have appeared in dozens of newspapers and magazines, including USA Today, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and the Farmers' Almanac. He was also once a reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer and a contributing editor for Ohio Magazine. He is the author of fifteen national and regional books, including the award-winning Lost Ohio and its companion Ghosts: Ohio's Haunted Landscapes, Lost Arts, and Forgotten Places.
Susan McGowan is a poet who, despite her best efforts, has found employment as a freelance writer and functionality expert.
Laurie L. Dove is a multiple award-winning journalist and published author. Her work has appeared in dozens of well-known publications, where she has covered everything from celebrity travel to archeological discoveries. Learn more about her travels at LaurieDove.com.
J.R. Raphael is a syndicated writer with Midwestern roots and little repute. His work has appeared in dozens of publications, including PC World, The Washington Post, and MSNBC.com. When not scouring the banks of Ohio for web-footed human-frog hybrids, JR loiters around the banks of his own Web site, jrstart.com.
J.K. Kelley has a BA in History and has contributed to over a dozen Publications International books, including Armchair Reader: World War II, Armchair Reader: Origins, and Armchair Digest: The Fascinating Book of History.
Mary Fons-Misetic works as a freelance writer while performing as a slam poet, actress, and ensemble member of Chicago's longest-running theater show, the Neo-Futurist's ""Too Much Light Makes The Baby Go Blind."" Check out maryfons.com for more on Mary.
James A. Willis is the founder of The Ghosts of Ohio and has spent over 25 years seeking out all things strange and spooky. He has also co-authored or been a contributing author to 9 books, including Weird Ohio and Weird Indiana.
Phil Trexler is a reporter with the Akron Beacon Journal and the author of Yesterday & Today: Cleveland Indians. He has won more than two dozen awards in a 20-year newspaper career and has appeared as an analyst on NBC, CNN and other cable news programs.
Randy McNutt's stories have appeared in dozens of newspapers and magazines, including USA Today, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, and the Farmers' Almanac. He was also once a reporter for the Cincinnati Enquirer and a contributing editor for Ohio Magazine. He is the author of fifteen national and regional books, including the award-winning Lost Ohio and its companion Ghosts: Ohio's Haunted Landscapes, Lost Arts, and Forgotten Places.
Susan McGowan is a poet who, despite her best efforts, has found employment as a freelance writer and functionality expert.
Laurie L. Dove is a multiple award-winning journalist and published author. Her work has appeared in dozens of well-known publications, where she has covered everything from celebrity travel to archeological discoveries. Learn more about her travels at LaurieDove.com.
J.R. Raphael is a syndicated writer with Midwestern roots and little repute. His work has appeared in dozens of publications, including PC World, The Washington Post, and MSNBC.com. When not scouring the banks of Ohio for web-footed human-frog hybrids, JR loiters around the banks of his own Web site, jrstart.com.
J.K. Kelley has a BA in History and has contributed to over a dozen Publications International books, including Armchair Reader: World War II, Armchair Reader: Origins, and Armchair Digest: The Fascinating Book of History.
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- PublisherWest Side Publishing
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1605531006
- ISBN 13 9781605531007
- BindingPerfect Paperback
- Number of pages288
- EditorEditors Of West Side Publishing
- IllustratorCover By Simon Fenton
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