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Calling All MInds..By Temple Grandin

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How do kites fly? Why do boats float? What are those dimples on golf balls for? Renowned autism spokesperson and scientist Temple Grandin answers these questions and more by examining the science and processes that created inventions such as these, and gives young inventors-in-the-making ways to think about and understand tinkering, fiddling, and innovating. She even gives insight into her own inventions from her childhood. Calling All Minds is more than a guide to invention, it’s a guide to the different ways we can look at the world.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Nicholas K. ★★★★★

The golf ball dimples section finally explained something I'd wondered about for years, and the kite chapter got my whole family talking at dinner. It's a science book that doesn't feel like homework, which is rare. We've read it three times already.

Scarlett ★★★★★

My 9-year-old is obsessed with asking "why" about everything, and this book finally gives me solid answers about things like kite aerodynamics and golf ball dimples in a way that actually makes sense to both of us. I love how Grandin connects each topic to real-world observations, making science fee

Alexander J. ★★★★★

The way Temple Grandin breaks down everyday questions like why golf balls have dimples makes complex science feel totally approachable. I’ve already caught myself reading passages aloud to the family just because they’re so interesting. This one’s a keeper for curious minds of any age.