The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

Written by Barbara Kerley · Illustrated by Brian Selznick

Part of the Caldecott Honor Book series

Discover the visionary who brought dinosaurs to life in the 19th century.

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48 pages· 1,870 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· AD760L
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In the 19th century, few knew what dinosaurs looked like until Waterhouse Hawkins, a Victorian artist, changed everything. He crafted the first life-size dinosaur models, captivating England and New York City. This tale of passion and perseverance reveals Hawkins' triumphs and losses, leaving a legacy that endures. Dive into a world where imagination meets science, and one man's vision reshapes history. What challenges did he face, and how did his creations impact the world? Explore the story of a pioneer who dared to dream big and brought prehistoric giants to life.

"He wanted to create such perfect models that anyone--a crowd of curious children, England's leading scientists, even the Queen herself!--could gaze at his dinosaurs and see into the past."

— from the book

From the publisher

Can you fathom a time when almost no one in the world knew what a dinosaur looked like? That was true in the mid-nineteenth century, until Victorian artist Waterhouse Hawkins built the first life-size models of dinosaurs, first in his native England and later in New York City, and dazzled the world with his awe-inspiring creations. With impeccable attention to detail, Barbara Kerley unearths a story of consuming passion, triumph, loss, and courage–and ultimately, of an extraordinary legacy that lives on today. Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick celebrates this complex and fascinating individual through luminous, soul-stirring paintings that form a visual masterpiece.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (2002)Orbis Pictus Honor (2002)
At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
1,870
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD760L
Themes & topics
Books about dinosaursBooks about historyBooks about prehistoric timesBooks about 19th centuryBooks about paleontology
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~R
Scholastic level
S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
54449
Publication
Published
October 1, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
The display type was set in 12-point Hoefler Text. The display type was set in Sign Painter's DeVinne, and Hoefler Engraved. Hand-lettering throughout was drawn by Brian Selznick.t
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439114943

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