I am Temple Grandin

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What is I am Temple Grandin about?

Temple Grandin sees the world in a unique way. As a child, she found some things difficult, but her remarkable way of thinking helped her understand animals and solve problems. She grew up to become a scientist, animal behaviourist and champion for autistic people. This lively picture-book biography follows Temple’s journey, showing how her originality became her strength. With child-friendly storytelling, illustrations, photographs, facts and a timeline, young readers can discover how one determined person made a lasting difference.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is an American author who writes exciting books for children and adults. He is best known for the Ordinary People Change the World series, including I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln. Created with illustrator Chris Eliopoulos, these colourful books show how famous people were once children, too, and inspire readers to be brave and kind.