Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, The
Publication Information
Author:  Kerley, Barbara	Illustrator:  Selznick, Brian
Title:  Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins, The	Date:  2001
Publisher:  Scholastic Press	City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  9780439114943	ISBN, hardback:
Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes	ESOL:
Family:   Yes	Young Adult:   Yes
Picture:
General Information:
Book Type(s):    biography and autobiography, nonfiction
HSE Descriptor(s):    science| social studies
Summary:
A story in three parts about a Victorian artist, Waterhouse Hawkins, who brought dinosaurs to life for all to see, originally in England and later in New York City He devoted over three decades to building the first life-size models of these giant creatures. Author's and illustrator's notes at back of book offer more insights. Great look of the science at the time and how an author/writer/teacher researched dinosaurs to build actual models.
Teaching Ideas:
A good way to discuss how scientists are continually adjusting their theories. A good peek into the scientific method. Students can discuss how ideas in science change and scientific ideas/theories which have changed over time. Student could write their own life history in three parts like the book is written.
Teaching Strategies:
K-W-L Instruction Strategy    http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/k_w_l.pdf
Keywords: select any link below for a list of resources which also have that keyword
Construction/Engineering History > time period > 19th Century Science > dinosaurs Science > physical/earth science Science > prehistory Literature and Language > authors Art and Photography > art > artists Science > nature > naturalists Science > archaeology > prehistoric

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