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  • Published: 9 May 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593405970
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $34.99

I am Temple Grandin



"I hope this book inspires you to overcome challenges and make a positive difference in the world," —Prominent autistic American scientist and animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, 30th hero in this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9.

"I hope this book inspires you to overcome challenges and make a positive difference in the world," —Prominent autistic American scientist and animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, 30th hero in this 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 embodies: Temple Grandin's originality is highlighted in this.

You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!

  • Published: 9 May 2023
  • ISBN: 9780593405970
  • Imprint: Rocky Pond Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 40
  • RRP: $34.99

About the author

Brad Meltzer

Brad Meltzer is the New York Times bestselling author of Heroes for My Son, Heroes for My Daughter, The First Conspiracy, and a number of suspense novels like The Escape Artist. He also helped find the missing 9/11 flag with his is History Channel television show Brad Meltzer’s Lost History. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.

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Praise for I am Temple Grandin

Accolades for Ordinary People Change the World New York Times Best Sellers: I am Abraham Lincoln, I am Amelia Earhart, I am Rosa Parks, I am Martin Luther King, Jr., I am George Washington, I am Jane Goodall, I am Jim Henson, I am Walt Disney, I am Anne Frank Indie Next List Pick: I am Abraham Lincoln Hudson Booksellers Best Books of the Year: Ordinary People Change the World (series)