This fascinating true story follows Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, a Victorian-era artist who brought dinosaurs to life for the first time. In 1853, he built the world's first full-scale dinosaur models for London's Crystal Palace, astonishing a public that had never imagined these prehistoric giants. His journey continues to New York City, where he plans an even grander exhibit, but faces a devastating setback. The book celebrates his passion, creativity, and perseverance in the face of both triumph and ruin.