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Heroes of Ohio: 23 True Tales of Courage and Character

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This inspiring and fun-to-read book profiles 23 Ohioans who have exhibited outstanding character and courage. Some are quite famous, others not at all. Among the famous are the Wright Brothers, Tecumseh, Harriett Beecher Stowe, Toni Morrison, and Jesse Owens. Among the not-so-famous, but should be, are Jacob Parrott, Mary Ann Bickerdyke and Janarius MacGahan.

I put this book at the top of my Christmas giving list for these reasons: 1. All the stories make you appreciate the sacrifices and character of the individuals profiled ("Could I ever be that brave?"). 2. All the stories are well-researched. I thought I knew about all there was interesting to know about some of these Ohioans, but the book taught me otherwise. 3. It's written in story-telling fashion, making for a good read-aloud book for the family and an interesting read for the junior and senior high school set. 4. It well represents the diverse interests and ethnic backgrounds of Ohioans.

Heroes of Ohio is a terrific book that tells the stories of twenty-three brave and exceptional men and women from Ohio. These heroes include the well-known names such as Thomas Edison, Neil Armstrong, and Jesse Owens, as well as others like Emma Gatewood, Elizabeth Hauser, and Jane Edna Hunter. Each hero's story is told in such a way that it is interesting and fun to read. For the reader who would like to learn additional information, a list of suggested reading is included at the end of each chapter.

Heroes of Ohio is an excellent resource for children to use for school reports. It is also an inspirational read for those wishing to learn more about some of the great men and women from Ohio.