The girl who thought in pictures: the story of Dr. Temple Grandin

NSTA Best STEM Books for K-12 SelectionNSTA Outstanding Science Trade Books SelectionDolly Gray Children's Literature Award RecipientA Mighty Girl Book of the Year

If you've ever felt different, if you've ever been low, if you don't quite fit in, there's a name you should know. Meet Dr. Temple Grandin-one of the world's quirkiest science heroes! When young Temple was diagnosed with autism, no one expected her to talk, let alone become one of the most powerful voices in modern science. Yet, the determined visual thinker did just that. Her unique mind allowed her to connect with animals in a special way, helping her invent groundbreaking improvements for farms around the globe! The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin is the first book in a brand new educational series about the inspirational lives of amazing scientists. In addition to the illustrated rhyming tale, you'll find a complete biography, fun facts, a colorful timeline of events, and even a note from Temple herself!

Nominated for The Black-Eyed Susan Award of the Maryland Association of School Librarians for the 2018-2019 school year in the Picture Book category.Included in The Huffington Post article "17 Children's Books That Promote Understanding of Autism" - April 25, 2018

Story of Dr. Temple Grandin, biography, lyrical text, rhythm and rhyme, STEM: science, engineering and design, technology, math, story elements: setting, plot and character development, point of view, figurative language, Illustrations enhance meaning and tone, Comprehension strategies: sequence of events, cause and effect relationships, changes from beginning o end of the story, author's purpose. Themes: determination, autism, being different is NOT LESS. Back matter: Letter from Dr. Temple Grandin, Fun Facts from Interview, time line, About Temple Grandin narrative, photographs.

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