Temple Grandin: Autism and Animal Welfare Activist

Series Name: Blue Delta Books® Biographies

At age two, Temple Grandin was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Though this led to many challenges throughout her life, Grandin views her disability as a gift. ASD allowed her to see the world in a different way and make a connection between two seemingly unrelated areas: animal welfare and autism. Today, Grandin works to educate people on animal behavior and humane treatment. She is also a renowned advocate for people with ASD.

Blue Delta Books® Biographies are Hi-Lo Books™ about people who have changed our world in profound ways. This series features a diverse group of people. Some are more well-known than others, but all deserve to be highlighted for the positive impact they have had. Each Blue Delta Book features full-color images on every page and tells the person’s story from childhood throughout their life. Sure to inspire readers, these impactful biographies are each 48 pages and include a glossary of key vocabulary words.

ISBN: 9781638890034
Format: Paperback
Grade Level: 6 to 12, Teen and YA
Approximate Grade-Level Equivalent for Series: 3.0 to 3.9
Lexile Level: HL410L

Key Words/ Themes: Animal Rights, Autism, Biographies, Changemakers, Nonfiction, Tween, Teen, Young Adult, Hi-Lo, Hi-Lo Books, Hi-Lo Solutions, High-Low Books, Hi-Low Books, ELL, EL, ESL, Struggling Learner, Struggling Reader, Special Education, SPED, Newcomers, Reading, Learning, Education, Educational, Educational Books