The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
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The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins

Written by Barbara Kerley & illustrated by Brian Selznick
Part of the Caldecott Honor Book Book Series
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4 - 8
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48
Page count
39
Words per page
AD760L
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Oct 1, 2001
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780439114943
    Publication Date
    October 1, 2001
    Publisher
    Scholastic Press
    Original Publication Date
    October 1, 2001
    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
    Page Count
    48
    Words Per Page
    39
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    00058376
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    44933519
    Lexile® Level
    AD760L
    Scholastic Level
    S
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    54449
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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