American Temple Grandin is a rewned scientist, champion for animal rights, and an advocate for people with autism. This book highlights the achievements of this inspirational woman who lives with high-functioning autism. Grandin overcame language and social challenges to become one of the worlds most influential minds in animal welfare and in autism education, exposing the incredible, and sometimes unackwledged, potential of people who have special needs. Primary sources, sidebars, and discussion and writing prompts highlight her remarkable story.