Temple Grandin - by Sy Montgomery & Temple Grandin (Paperback)
Similar Products
Products of same category from the store
All
Product info
<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A Sibert Medal-winning author delivers this biography of Dr. Grandin, groundbreaking scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University who is a designer of cruelty-free livestock facilities and a noted autism advocate. Includes photographs, many from Grandin's personal collection.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>-NYPL 100 Titles for Reading & Sharing, 2012 </p><p>A well written, admiring and thought-provoking portrait.--Kirkus </p><p> </p><p>Montgomery's book not only tells the powerful story of one amazing woman's life journey, but also has potential to help readers understand autistic people and animals.--Horn Book </p> <p>It isn't easy to describe how the mind of someone with autism works, but Montgomery's biography effectively breaks the disorder down for a younger audience while introducing the extraordinary life of activist Temple Grandin.--Booklist <p>Lively, well-worded narrative...For librarians who struggle to find well-written biographies of women, this is a must-buy.--School Library Journal, starred review<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>The Sibert medalist<b> Sy Montgomery</b> writes for adults and children about animals all over the world. From tarantulas in French Guiana, to pink dolphins in the Amazon, Sy explores the shared connections between humans and nature. Like Temple, Sy counts cows among her favorite animals. Sy lives in Hancock, New Hampshire. Visit her at www.symontgomery.com.</p><p> </p>
Price History
Cheapest price in the interval: 9.59 on November 8, 2021
Most expensive price in the interval: 9.59 on December 20, 2021
Price Archive shows prices from various stores, lets you see history and find the cheapest. There is no actual sale on the website. For all support, inquiry and suggestion messagescommunication@pricearchive.us