Temple Grandin: how the girl who loved cows embraced autism and changed the world
(Book)
Author:
Published:
Boston : Houghton Mifflin Books for Children/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
148 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Lexile measure:
960L
Rating:
Middle School.
Status:
Description
When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple's doctor and father both recommended an institution, 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.
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Location
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Status
North Branford/Atwater Children's Biography
j Biography GRANDIN
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Animal scientists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Animal specialists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Animal welfare -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Autistic people -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Grandin, Temple -- Juvenile literature.
Livestock -- Handling -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Livestock -- Housing -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Women animal specialists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Animal specialists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Animal welfare -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Autistic people -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Grandin, Temple -- Juvenile literature.
Livestock -- Handling -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Livestock -- Housing -- United States -- Juvenile literature.
Women animal specialists -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780544339095, 0544339096
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 7, 4 Points
Level 7, 4 Points
Lexile measure:
960
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 134-138) and index.
Description
When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple's doctor and father both recommended an institution, 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.
Target Audience
Middle School.
Target Audience
960L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,7.0.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,7,4,149986.
Awards
Notable Children's Book 2013
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Montgomery, S. (2012). Temple Grandin: how the girl who loved cows embraced autism and changed the world. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Books for Children/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Montgomery, Sy. 2012. Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Books for Children/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Montgomery, Sy, Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Books for Children/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
MLA Citation (style guide)Montgomery, Sy. Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World. Boston, Houghton Mifflin Books for Children/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2012.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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bcec2f55-f65e-6ed4-e088-df95a828a521
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