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Heroes
of Ohio: : 23 True Tales of Courage and Character
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are the true stories of 23 Ohioans who defied the odds. They
are men and women, young and old, of many races. Some lived
long ago and some are still in the news today. They are our
pioneers, our defenders, our inventors, our angles of mercy.
When they were told "it couldn't be done," they
did it - showing us all how courage and character really do
count.
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"You introduce our youth to extraordinary
Ohioans ... and remind us all of Ohio's proud history!"
-- Hon. Bob Taft, Governor of Ohio (read more kudos
here)
"These are the thrilling stories of
real
American heroes - every one of them an Ohioan.
Rick Sowash, a brilliant storyteller and gifted actor,
brings them to life the way no one else can.
You'll be amazed - (and inspired)!"
-James Hope, author of Bountiful Ohio.
The 28 Ohioans featured in "Heroes of
Ohio":
(Click on a name to learn more about Our Heroes)
- John Chapman ("Johnny Appleseed")
- Simon Kenton, frontiersman
- Tecumseh, Shawnee chief
- Oliver Hazard Perry, naval hero
- John Parker, rescuer of slaves
- a nameless male slave (accompanying Parker)
- a nameless female slave (accompanying Parker)
- Harriet Beecher Stowe, author
- Jacob Parrott, Yankee soldier
- Mary Ann Bickerdyke, Civil War nurse
- a nameless wounded Yankee soldier (accompanying Bickerdyke)
- Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War general
- Thomas Edison, inventor
- Granville Woods, inventor
- Wilbur Wright, pioneer aviator
- Orville Wright, pioneer aviator
- Katherine Wright, sister of the pioneer aviators
- Januarius MacGahan, The Liberator of Bulgaria
- Annie Oakley, markswoman
- Jane Edna Harris Hunter, urban reformer
- Elizabeth Hauser, suffragette
- Jesse Owens, Olympic athlete
- Rodger Young, WWII infantryman
- Emma Gatewood, senior citizen backpacker
- Neil Armstrong, astronaut
- Toni Morrison, author
- Baldemar Velasquez, labor union leader
- Dr. Henry Heimlich, The Maneuver Man
Photos from Rick Sowash's "Ohio Heroes" school
performances. To book Rick for your school, click
here.
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NEW!
Heroes of Ohio: Coloring Book
Here is a one-of-a-kind coloring book, based on Rick Sowash’s
celebrated book, “Heroes of Ohio: 23 True Tales of Courage
and Character.” The coloring book shows what the heroes
looked like, how they dressed and the scenes in which they
appeared, and is meant to give young readers a glimpse of
these colorful heroes —and prompt them to want to learn
more! Each of these thrilling heroes has a tale and each tale
is told as only Rick Sowash can tell it in the 160-page book...“Heroes
of Ohio.”
Buy it online
For More information about hosting Rick Sowash in your school,
click here.
Rick Sowash with Dr. Henry Heimlich, in the WCET studio with
fifth and sixth graders form Bethany School, Glendale. |
