Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World

When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. Temple's doctor recommended institutionalizing her, but her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin, a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University, is an autism advocate and her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. This compelling biography and Temple's personal photos take us inside her extraordinary mind and open the door to a broader understanding of autism.
Target age group 10-12

Title details

- ISBN-13
  9780544339095
- Weight
  0.94 lbs
- ISBN-10
  0544339096
- Item #
  59097
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Age Group
9 to 12 yrs
Grade Level
3-5
Language
English
Binding
Paperback
Theme 1
Biography & Autobiography
Theme 2
Science & Nature
Detailed (BISAC) Subject/Theme
Health & Daily Living
Awards
Author
Montgomery, Sy & Grandin, Temple
Lexile Level
960
AR Level
7.0
Dewey
b
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Publication Date
10/7/2014
Pages
160
Dimensions
0.5 H × 9.9 L × 7.0 W
Case Qty
34