I am Temple Grandin
I am Temple Grandin by Brad Meltzer is a picture book biography published by National Geographic Books on March 28, 2023. This 40-page edition is designed for children ages 5 to 9 and focuses on the life of Temple Grandin, a prominent autistic American scientist and animal behaviorist. The book highlights her unique experiences on the autism spectrum, showcasing how they have informed her advocacy and professional work in animal behavior.
Readers will find a friendly and engaging portrayal of Temple Grandin, celebrating her pride in being different and the impact it has had on her life. The biography includes a timeline of key events, photos, and comic-book-style illustrations that enhance the narrative. Additionally, it features childhood moments that influenced Grandin, along with facts that serve as conversation starters. This edition aims to inspire young readers to dream big and recognize the value of originality through the story of a remarkable role model.
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Prominent autistic American scientist and animal behaviorist Temple Grandin is the 30th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9.
This book spotlights female scientist Temple Grandin, whose experience being on the autism spectrum has informed her advocacy and her work as an animal behaviorist. Temple Grandin’s pride in being different and how it shaped her world is celebrated in this biography.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person emobdies: Temple Grandin’s originality is highlighted in this.
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
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