Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World Hardcover - 2012 - 1st Edition

When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism.
   While Temple’s doctor recommended a hospital, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead.
   Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. As an advocate for autism, Temple uses her experience as an example of the unique contributions that autistic people can make.
   This compelling biography complete with Temple’s personal photos takes us inside her extraordinary mind and opens the door to a broader understanding of autism.

Details

• Title Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World
• Author Sy Montgomery; Temple Grandin
• Binding Hardcover
• Edition number 1st
• Edition 1
• Pages 160
• Volumes 1
• Language ENG
• Publisher Clarion Books, Boston
• Date 2012-04-03
• Illustrated Yes
• Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index, Table of Contents
• ISBN 9780547443157 / 0547443153
• Weight 1.45 lbs (0.66 kg)
• Dimensions 10.1 x 7.3 x 0.6 in (25.65 x 18.54 x 1.52 cm)
• Ages 10 to 12 years
• Grade levels 5 - 7
• Reading level 960
• Themes
  • Chronological Period: 21st Century
  • Chronological Period: 1950-1999
  • Sex & Gender: Feminine
  • Topical: Heroes, Real-Life
  • Topical: Inspiration
  • Topical: Women's Interest
• Library of Congress subjects Animal welfare - United States, Grandin, Temple
• Library of Congress Catalog Number 2011039911
• Dewey Decimal Code B