{"product_id":"i-am-temple-grandin-9780593405970","title":"I Am Temple Grandin","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show \u003ci\u003eXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.\u003c\/i\u003e One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIncluded in each book are: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e- A timeline\u003c\/b\u003e of key events in the hero's history \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Photos\u003c\/b\u003e that bring the story more fully to life \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Comic-book-style illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that are irresistibly adorable \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Childhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the hero \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- Facts\u003c\/b\u003e that make great conversation-starters \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e- A virtue this person embodies: \u003c\/b\u003eTemple Grandin's originality is highlighted in this. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrad Meltzer is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\u003ci\u003e Heroes for My Son\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHeroes for My Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lincoln Conspiracy\u003c\/i\u003e, and a number of suspense novels like \u003ci\u003eThe Escape Artist\u003c\/i\u003e. He also helped find the missing 9\/11 flag with his is History Channel television show \u003ci\u003eBrad Meltzer's Lost History\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Florida with his wife and their three children.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career at Marvel Comics, and has worked on thousands of comics, including the graphic novels \u003ci\u003eCosmic Commandos\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMonster Mayhem\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author\/illustrator of the picture books \u003ci\u003eThe Yawns Are Coming! \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Giggles Are Coming! \u003c\/i\u003eHe lives in New Jersey with his wife and their identical twin sons (when the boys are home from college).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Rocky Pond Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50602873651474,"sku":"9780593405970","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5e6d361a-c065-4b98-ad37-04e1d4cfc446.jpg?v=1732242967","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/i-am-temple-grandin-9780593405970","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}