Who Is Temple Grandin?

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Who Is Temple Grandin?
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Patricia Brennan Demuth
By (author) Who HQ
Illustrated by Robert Squier
SeriesWho Was?
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:112
Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 135
ISBN/Barcode 9780451532510
ClassificationsDewey:636.0092
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Penguin Workshop
Publication Date 7 April 2020
Publication Country United States

Description

Autism did not stop her--in fact, it helped Temple Grandin become a brilliant scientist and inventor. Autism did not stop her--in fact, it helped Temple Grandin become a brilliant scientist and inventor. Temple Grandin wasn't officially diagnosed with autism until she was in her 40s, but she knew at an early age that she was different from her family and classmates. She couldn't show affection, she acted out when noises or other stimuli overwhelmed her, and she only felt comfortable when spending time with the animals on her aunt's ranch. But instead of seeing her differences as limitations, Temple used them to guide her education and career in animal science. She has become a leading advocate for the autistic as well as for the humane treatment of animals at meat packing companies. This inspiring biography by Patricia Brennan Demuth shines a light on Temple Grandin's intellect, creativity, and unique spirit.

Author Biography

Patricia Brennan Demuth is the author of several Who HQ titles, including Who Was Bill Gates?, What Was Pearl Harbor?, and What Was D-Day?