Following Baxter

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the idea that being 'wrong' is a failure, or when they are fascinated by how humans uncover the mysteries of the natural world. It is a perfect selection for the student who feels discouraged by mistakes, as it frames scientific error not as a blunder, but as a necessary stepping stone toward deeper understanding. Following Baxter tells the captivating true story of the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs: the world's first life-sized prehistoric models. While these sculptures look quite strange to us today, they represented the cutting edge of science in the 1850s. The book celebrates the curiosity and artistic vision of Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins while gently teaching children that science is a living process where new evidence constantly reshapes what we know. It is an inspiring look at history, art, and the evolving nature of human knowledge.