Penguin Workshop

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Illinois with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the origins of the blues, gospel, and jazz to the history of the Chicago World’s Fair in this illustrated book for young readers.From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states!Did you know Illinois was the first state to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment? Are you aware that the Chicago River flows backwards? Or that the state is home to President Barack Obama? Including information on the Cahokia region and early French settlers, this book on Illinois history and culture will engage all readers, from the story of why the northern border of Illinois was altered twice to the deadly Great Chicago Fire.

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Ohio with Who HQ! Learn about everything from its crucial positioning in the Civil War to the Ohio State University in this illustrated book for young readers.From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states!Did you know that seven US presidents have been born in Ohio? Are you aware that the Ohio state flag is not a rectangle? Or that more than half of the state is made up of farmland? Including information on the region’s many Indigenous groups, this book explores how Ohio is truly at the heart of it all, from its roots as the new American frontier to its legacy as the home of rock and roll.