Discover the inspiring story of Leonardo da Vinci, the artist, inventor, and engineer of the Italian Renaissance...
Leonardo was a creative genius who wanted to understand how things worked. This book traces his life, from his birth in a hilltop village near Florence, Italy, through to his work as a painter, sculptor, and engineer. Leonardo made hundreds of drawings and paintings, including the Mona Lisa - probably the most famous painting in the world. Learn how Leonardo made detailed sketches of the human body and designs of parachutes, helicopters, and armoured tanks - many years before the technology existed to build them.
This new kids' biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting and inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.
This is Book 12 in the DK Life Stories Series. See all DK Life Stories books here.
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Stephen Krensky is the author of more than 50 children's books, including Pins and Needles , Clara Barton , and Play Ball, Jackie!
Kristyna Litten is a freelance illustrator who lives in a lovely Yorkshire village in England.
