Temple Grandin
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Book Brief
160
Biography • Nonfiction
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Children`s Literature•
BiographyUnited States • 1950s
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Animals•
Equality•
Animals•
Agriculture2011
Clarion Books
Middle grade
10-14 years
960L
Super Short Summary
Temple Grandin by Sy Montgomery is a biography for young adults that follows animal behaviorist and autism advocate Temple Grandin from her early childhood, through the challenges posed by autism, to her innovations in humane animal treatment. It details her persistence, creativity, and significant contributions to both animal welfare and autism awareness. Topics include bullying, violence, and animal cruelty.
Informative
Inspirational
Emotional
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sy Montgomery's Temple Grandin is praised for its compelling portrayal of Grandin's life and contributions to animal science, offering insightful perspectives on autism and animal behavior. However, some critics feel the narrative occasionally lacks depth in exploring complex scientific concepts. Overall, it's a well-written, informative biography suitable for a wide audience.
Who Should Read Temple Grandin?
Readers who enjoy Temple Grandin by Sy Montgomery are typically fascinated by psychology, animal behavior, and inspirational biographies. Fans of Thinking in Pictures by Temple Grandin and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon will appreciate the insightful exploration of autism and its impact on human-animal relationships.
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Temple Grandin's mother, who fiercely supports and advocates for her daughter's education and integration into society, playing a crucial role in her development.
Temple Grandin's high school science teacher, who encourages and supports her interest in cattle chutes, fostering her academic success and research.
Temple Grandin's stepfather's sister, who allows her to experiment with a cattle chute on a ranch, helping to spark her lifelong interest in animal behavior.
160
Biography • Nonfiction
•
Children`s Literature•
BiographyUnited States • 1950s
•
Animals•
Equality•
Animals•
Agriculture2011
Clarion Books
Middle grade
10-14 years
960L
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