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

By Barbara Kerley, Brian Selznick (Illustrator)

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
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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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