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Brooklyn Bridge
Elegant paintings, fascinating diagrams and compelling prose convey the tortuous creation of the New York and Brooklyn Bridge. Explaining both the drama and the engineering, "Brooklyn Bridge" captivates readers of all ages by documenting the technical challenge and human perseverance that resulted in a practical structure that serves as a metaphoric victory for civilization. Curlee provides a rich contextual view of the costs and triumphs inherent in the realization of great achievements.- Nonfiction, Technology
- Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal 2002 (Honor Title)
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- ISBN: 9780689831836
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The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
With a sense of showmanship echoing the spectacle of Waterhouse Hawkins's own public presentations, this dramatic biography brings the work of the nineteenth- century dinosaur artist to life. Using a rich palette, theatrical staging, and monumental dimensions, Selznick creates an exquisite balance between illustration and design in this distinguished marriage of science and art.- Nonfiction, History
- Randolph Caldecott Medal 2002 (Honor Title)
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- ISBN: 9780439114943