Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan, which border the Great Lakes east of the Mississippi River, have rich histories, stunning scenery, and down-to-earth, good-hearted people. At the junction of East and West, the states of this region have connected cultures and industries via the Great Lakes, the Ohio River, and many railroad lines and highways. The Great Lakes states have been a land of opportunity, with large manufacturing centers located near some of the nations best weekend getaways. This book in the LETS EXPLORE THE STATES series provides information about these three intriguing states, from their geography, history, and government to their ecomy, population demographics, and major cities. Each title in this series contains color photos, maps, flags, state seals, graphics and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build kwledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich n-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build kwledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the readers com