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When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple's doctor and father both recommended an institution, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. As an advocate for autism, Temple uses her experience as an example of the unique contributions that autistic people can make.

"With no goals of his own, Hachiken is devoted to helping his friends--especially Mikage--achieve theirs. To prepare her for the college entrance exams as promised, Hachiken swallows his pride and calls in a ringer: Tokyo U dropout and academic genius Shingo Hachiken. But collecting his brother's old notes means returning home for the first time since he started high school . . . Has everything he's learned at Ezo Ag readied him enough to face his past . . .?"--Back cover.

"November 30 looms large on the horizon-a day that will determine the path of Hachiken's and Mikage's futures! With their pasture-raised pork and meticulously selected ingredients, Silver Spoon is ready for their public pizza debut! Creating a good first impression is critical to securing new customers, not to mention certain investors! Meanwhile, Mikage's preparations (and nerves!) are tested to their limits as she sits for the college entrance exam. If only all the questions could be about horses!!"--Back cover.

"Funding continues to be a major obstacle as Hachiken tries to get his business up and running. Ookawa--still unemployed--has pinned all his hopes on Hachiken's new venture, so when proposal after proposal comes back rejected, he suggests a new source of funding: good, honest hard work. Picking up whatever part-time jobs he can, Hachiken pours every ounce of energy into realizing his goal. The year seems to fly by, but when spring comes again, will his efforts finally blossom into reality?"--Back cover.

"As their second year looms large, the first-years of Ezo Ag are taking a serious look at their future plans. A casual remark about starting a business gives Hachiken a spark of inspiration. He's already passionate about helping his friends achieve their goals: Could that become his goal? With only a half-formed not-quite-an-idea, Hachiken sets off to create a business plan that will meet not just his father's strict standards for approval, but also those of his equally fearsome consultant-Tamako!!"--Back cover.

"Year's end is traditionally the time when students return home to ring in the new year with their families--the very last thing Hachiken wants to do! He'll be the only one staying in the dorms, but after all, on a farm, someone always has to stick around to care for the animals. Little does he know that when the students are away, the teachers have their own tradition: a year-end feast of the bounties of Ezo Ag! Happy New Year, indeed!!"--Back cover.

The author discusses how climate change and the livestock industry effect each other.

The author discusses how climate change and the livestock industry effect each other.

"What can we spot on the farm? Shine a light behind the page and see... From feeding the animals in winter, to harvesting the crops in fall, let's take a look at what happens throughout a year on the farm"--Page 4 of cover.

Provides an overview of the experience of going to a farm.