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Leonardo Da Vinci Book

Leonardo Da Vinci : Paperback : HarperCollins Publishers Inc : 9780688161552 : 0688161553 : 01 Sep 2000 : An award-winning author-artist blends wonderful storytelling with gorgeous illustrations to convey the stunning scope of Leonardo Da Vinci's genius.Read More

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    Older children will certainly appreciate the wealth of information in this complete and fascinating biography of Leonardo da Vinci. Illustrated in an Old Masters style, the book follows the life of da Vinci from birth to death and gives a detailed account of his extraordinary achievements, not only in his painting but also as an engineer, scientist, and inventor who is centuries ahead of his time. The treatment of da Vinci's famous notebooks usefully conveys the power of the man's imagination. His practice of writing in a backward script from right to left, requiring a mirror to decipher it, will intrigue children. (The dust jacket bears such lettering on the back, which should immediately prompt a run to the bathroom mirror.) An accomplished and engaging biography for children.

  • Product Description

    An unwanted child. A brilliant genius.

    Born in 1452 to a peasant woman and a country gentleman, Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most amazing people who ever lived. He grew up to be a great painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, and inventor.

    As a boy, Leonardo was apprenticed to a famous artist. But he quickly became more skillful than his teacher, and his passionate interests went far beyond art. Fascinated with the human body, he carried out his own experiments in secret. He filled thousands of pages with plans for incredible inventions including a submarine, an air-cooling system, "glasses to see the moon large," and even a flying machine!

    In this magnificent addition to a distinguished series that includes Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare, award-winning author-artist Diane Stanley blends wonderful storytelling with gorgeous illustrations to convey the

    A 1996 ALA Notable Book
    A 1997 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book for Nonfiction
    A 1997 Orbis Pictus Award
    A 1996 Publishers Weekly Best Books Award

    00-01 Land of Enchantment Book Award Masterlist (Gr. 3-6)

  • 0688161553
  • 9780688161552
  • Diane Stanley
  • 1 September 2000
  • Morrow Junior Books
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 48
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