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Famous Hoosiers for Kids

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A look at an interesting group of the Indiana born or raised who have contributed to the history and life of the state and the nation from a millionaire businesswoman to a Disney animator to a lighthouse keeper (in Indiana!) as well as a U.S. President. #indyplkids

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Bill Peet

Bill Peet

An Autobiography

by Peet, Bill

Book - 1989

Picture book author and illustrator Bill Peet tells his life story, including his years with Disney, when he worked on movies like Lady and the Tramp and Dumbo. Picture book author and illustrator Bill Peet tells his life story, including his years with Disney, when he worked on movies like Lady and the Tramp and Dumbo. Show less

Picture book author and illustrator Bill Peet tells his life story, including his years with Disney, when he worked on movies like Lady and the Tramp and Dumbo. Picture book author and illustrator Bill Peet tells his life story, including his years with Disney, when he worked on movies like Lady and the Tramp and Dumbo. Show less

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John Green

John Green

Star Author, Vlogbrother, and Nerdfighter

by Braun, Eric

Book - 2015

Biography of best selling author of several award-winning books including The Fault in Our Stars which became a motion picture. Together with his brother, Hank John created a performs on the youtube channel VlogBrothers. Biography of best selling author of several award-winning books including The Fault in Our Stars which became a motion picture. Together with his brother, Hank John created a performs on the youtube channel VlogBrothers. Show less

Biography of best selling author of several award-winning books including The Fault in Our Stars which became a motion picture. Together with his brother, Hank John created a performs on the youtube channel VlogBrothers. Biography of best selling author of several award-winning books including The Fault in Our Stars which became a motion picture. Together with his brother, Hank John created a performs on the youtube channel VlogBrothers. Show less

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Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist

Major Taylor, Champion Cyclist

by Cline-Ransome, Lesa

Book - 2004

Introduces the life of the African American cyclist who won the 1899 World Championship title. Major Taylor was from Indianapolis, whose velodrome is named in his honor. Introduces the life of the African American cyclist who won the 1899 World Championship title. Major Taylor was from Indianapolis, whose velodrome is named in his honor. Show less

Introduces the life of the African American cyclist who won the 1899 World Championship title. Major Taylor was from Indianapolis, whose velodrome is named in his honor. Introduces the life of the African American cyclist who won the 1899 World Championship title. Major Taylor was from Indianapolis, whose velodrome is named in his honor. Show less

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Seed by Seed

Seed by Seed

The Legend and Legacy of John "Appleseed" Chapman

by Codell, Esmé Raji

Book - 2012

Tells the story of the life of John Chapman who is better known as Johnny Appleseed. Tells the story of the life of John Chapman who is better known as Johnny Appleseed. Show less

Tells the story of the life of John Chapman who is better known as Johnny Appleseed. Tells the story of the life of John Chapman who is better known as Johnny Appleseed. Show less

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Miss Colfax's Light

Miss Colfax's Light

by Bissonette, Aimée M.

Book - 2016

The interesting story of Harriet Colfax who was the lighthouse keeper for the Michigan City, Indiana lighthouse off of Lake Michigan. She started in 1861 and retired 43 years later at the age of 80. The interesting story of Harriet Colfax who was the lighthouse keeper for the Michigan City, Indiana lighthouse off of Lake Michigan. She started in 1861 and retired 43 years later at the age of 80. Show less

The interesting story of Harriet Colfax who was the lighthouse keeper for the Michigan City, Indiana lighthouse off of Lake Michigan. She started in 1861 and retired 43 years later at the age of 80. The interesting story of Harriet Colfax who was the lighthouse keeper for the Michigan City, Indiana lighthouse off of Lake Michigan. She started in 1861 and retired 43 years later at the age of 80. Show less

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Tecumseh

Tecumseh

by Laxer, James

Book - 2012

The story of the life of the Shawnee chief Tecumseh. The story of the life of the Shawnee chief Tecumseh. Show less

The story of the life of the Shawnee chief Tecumseh. The story of the life of the Shawnee chief Tecumseh. Show less

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Benjamin Harrison

Benjamin Harrison

by Gunderson, Megan M.

Book - 2017

Discusses the life and political career of the grandson of the ninth president of the United States, William Henry Harrison. Benjamin was himself elected to the presidency in 1888. Discusses the life and political career of the grandson of the ninth president of the United States, William Henry Harrison. Benjamin was himself elected to the presidency in 1888. Show less

Discusses the life and political career of the grandson of the ninth president of the United States, William Henry Harrison. Benjamin was himself elected to the presidency in 1888. Discusses the life and political career of the grandson of the ninth president of the United States, William Henry Harrison. Benjamin was himself elected to the presidency in 1888. Show less

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The Soldiers' Voice

The Soldiers' Voice

The Story of Ernie Pyle

by O'Connor, Barbara

Book - 1996

A biography of the World War II journalist Ernie Pyle who was well known for bringing the voices of the soldiers home from the front. A biography of the World War II journalist Ernie Pyle who was well known for bringing the voices of the soldiers home from the front. Show less

A biography of the World War II journalist Ernie Pyle who was well known for bringing the voices of the soldiers home from the front. A biography of the World War II journalist Ernie Pyle who was well known for bringing the voices of the soldiers home from the front. Show less

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Madam C.J. Walker

Madam C.J. Walker

Entrepreneur

by Bundles, A'Lelia Perry

Book - 2008

The story of the life of the African American businesswoman whose beauty products resulted in a successful financial empire. It also details her devotion to many social and political causes. The story of the life of the African American businesswoman whose beauty products resulted in a successful financial empire. It also details her devotion to many social and political causes. Show less

The story of the life of the African American businesswoman whose beauty products resulted in a successful financial empire. It also details her devotion to many social and political causes. The story of the life of the African American businesswoman whose beauty products resulted in a successful financial empire. It also details her devotion to many social and political causes. Show less

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President of the Underground Railroad

President of the Underground Railroad

A Story About Levi Coffin

by Swain, Gwenyth

Book - 2001

The story of Levi Coffin whose work on the Underground Railroad in Indiana and Ohio helped thousands escape slavery. The story of Levi Coffin whose work on the Underground Railroad in Indiana and Ohio helped thousands escape slavery. Show less

The story of Levi Coffin whose work on the Underground Railroad in Indiana and Ohio helped thousands escape slavery. The story of Levi Coffin whose work on the Underground Railroad in Indiana and Ohio helped thousands escape slavery. Show less

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Gus Grissom

Gus Grissom

The Tragedy of Apollo 1

by Greenberger, Robert

Book - 2004

A biography of the Air Force test pilot Gus Grissom who became one of the first astronauts in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs. He also was ...Show more A biography of the Air Force test pilot Gus Grissom who became one of the first astronauts in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs. He also was one of the astronauts killed in the tragic fire during a pre-flight test on the Apollo 1 spacecraft. Show less

A biography of the Air Force test pilot Gus Grissom who became one of the first astronauts in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs. He also was ...Show more A biography of the Air Force test pilot Gus Grissom who became one of the first astronauts in the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo space programs. He also was one of the astronauts killed in the tragic fire during a pre-flight test on the Apollo 1 spacecraft. Show less

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Anthony Wayne

Anthony Wayne

American General

by Grabowski, Patricia A.

Book - 2002

The story of the life of this Continental Army general who fought for independence from Great Britain. The story of the life of this Continental Army general who fought for independence from Great Britain. Show less

The story of the life of this Continental Army general who fought for independence from Great Britain. The story of the life of this Continental Army general who fought for independence from Great Britain. Show less

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Jeff Gordon

Jeff Gordon

by Scheff, Matt

Book - 2013

Shares the life and career of the NASCAR legend. Shares the life and career of the NASCAR legend. Show less

Shares the life and career of the NASCAR legend. Shares the life and career of the NASCAR legend. Show less

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Larry Bird

Larry Bird

Hall of Fame Basketball Superstar

by Kavanagh, Jack

Book - 2014

The life of Hall of Fame basketball player Larry Bird and one of the best players in NBA history. The life of Hall of Fame basketball player Larry Bird and one of the best players in NBA history. Show less

The life of Hall of Fame basketball player Larry Bird and one of the best players in NBA history. The life of Hall of Fame basketball player Larry Bird and one of the best players in NBA history. Show less

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Ryan White, My Own Story

Ryan White, My Own Story

by White, Ryan

Book - 1992

The story of the young man who battled fear and hatred during his fight to educate people about AIDS. The story of the young man who battled fear and hatred during his fight to educate people about AIDS. Show less

The story of the young man who battled fear and hatred during his fight to educate people about AIDS. The story of the young man who battled fear and hatred during his fight to educate people about AIDS. Show less

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Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Ultimate Music Legend

by Krohn, Katherine E.

Book - 2010

A biography of the life of entertainer Michael Jackson. A biography of the life of entertainer Michael Jackson. Show less

A biography of the life of entertainer Michael Jackson. A biography of the life of entertainer Michael Jackson. Show less

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Indiana Legends

Indiana Legends

Famous Hoosiers From Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman

by Price, Nelson

Book - 2005

Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman. Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman. Show less

Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman. Famous Hoosiers from Johnny Appleseed to David Letterman. Show less

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19 Stars of Indiana

19 Stars of Indiana

Exceptional Hoosier Women

by Maurer, Michael S.

Book - 2009

The stories of 19 outstanding Hoosier women. The stories of 19 outstanding Hoosier women. Show less

The stories of 19 outstanding Hoosier women. The stories of 19 outstanding Hoosier women. Show less

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Indiana Biographical Dictionary

Indiana Biographical Dictionary

People of All Times and All Places Who Have Been Important to the History and Life of the State

Book - 1993

Biographical information about many people who have been important to the history of Indiana. Biographical information about many people who have been important to the history of Indiana. Show less

Biographical information about many people who have been important to the history of Indiana. Biographical information about many people who have been important to the history of Indiana. Show less

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Indiana Women

by Georgiady, Nicholas P.

Book - 1968

Profiles of several women in early Indiana history. Profiles of several women in early Indiana history. Show less

Profiles of several women in early Indiana history. Profiles of several women in early Indiana history. Show less

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Indiana Men

by Georgiady, Nicholas P.

Book - 1968

Profiles of several men in early Indiana history. Profiles of several men in early Indiana history. Show less

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