Ohio Biographies for Grades 4-5
Posted on March 5, 2021
by Monique B
Be proud of our Ohio heritage! Here are true stories of noteworthy Ohioans from past to present times.
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Heroes of Ohio: 23 True Tales of Courage and Character By Sowash, Rick
This title is an inspiring look at some of Ohio’s best and brightest, including the Wright Brothers, Annie Oakley, and Baldemar Velasquez.
Virginia Hamilton: America’s Storyteller By Rubini, Julie K.
Learn about the life and times of one of the most beloved authors of children’s literature in the 20th century, known particularly for her portrayal of the lives of African Americans.
Kammie on First: Baseball’s Dottie Kamenshek By Houts, Michelle
Dorothy May Kamenshek of Norwood went on to become a professional baseball player on the nation’s first women’s league. She played first base for 10 years, becoming a seven-time all-star with two league batting titles.
People of Ohio By Schonberg, Marcia
Ohio is the birthplace of many well-known individuals, including U.S. presidents, astronauts, and inventors.
Ulysses S. Grant: 18th President of the United States By Rumsch, BreAnn
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A fascinating look at the life of the 18th president of the United States who also served as commander of Union forces in the Civil War.
Who is Gloria Steinem? By Fabiny, Sarah
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Born in Toledo, Steinem is a writer, political activist, and co-founder of Ms. Magazine.
Simone Biles By Fishman, Jon M.
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Simone Biles of Columbus is the world’s top gymnast. Read this book to get a glimpse of her life in and out of the gym.
Warren G. Harding By Elston, Heidi M.D.
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Explore the life and achievements of the 29th President of the United States.
Neil Armstrong By Jim Ollhoff
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Explore the achievements of this famous astronaut, the first man to walk on the moon.
James A. Garfield By Gunderson, Megan M.
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Learn all about the life of the 20th U.S president and his tragically short term of office.
Toni Morrison: Nobel Prize Winning Author By Kramer, Barbara
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A fascinating look at this highly successful novelist from Lorain, Ohio. She was the first African American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
LeBron James By Laura K. Murray
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Examine the life of this NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and philanthropist from Akron.
Halle Berry By Schuman, Michael A.
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Enjoy learning about this Cleveland-born, Academy Award winning superstar and how she overcame adversity to achieve stardom.
Maya Lin
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Maya Lin won a competition to design a memorial for Vietnam War veterans when she was only 21 years old. Read more about the fascinating life of this artist and architect.
Thomas Alva Edison By Roza, Greg
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Read more about the life of the famous inventor of the lightbulb, phonograph and motion picture camera.
To explore more Ohio biographies:
Library catalog keyword search: Use Ohio biographies
Biography Reference Bank: Limit your results, listing Ohio as Place of Origin.
CultureGrams: Click on States Editions. Click Ohio. Famous People is listed to the left on Ohio’s page.
Gale In Context- Elementary: Type Ohio in the search box. You will find Biographies on the bottom left of the Ohio page.
Ohio History Central Encyclopedia: Browse by topic. You’ll find biographies under many of the categories.
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