Vividly describes the life of da Vinci, from his country childhood to his amazing legacy and explores many of his works of art, science, mechanics and architecture. The story of Leonardo da Vinci's life and works, for children ready to tackle longer and more complex stories. Illustrated with photographs of real-life locations, artwork illustrations by Christina Uzner and reproductions of Leonardo's most famous works. Developed in consultation with reading experts from Roehampton University and a distinguished art historian. With internet links to recommended websites.
Chapters in this book include:
- Village life
- Off to Florence
- Making it big in Milan
- Genius on the move
- Anatomy uncovered
- My life as a genius
This is Book 45 in the Young Reading Series 3 Series. See all Young Reading Series 3 books here.
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Dr Maureen Lewis is a reading and comprehension expert. Maureen's career in education has included time as a teacher, an advisor, a research fellow in education and a director in the National Strategies. Maureen has worked extensively with teachers to develop practical strategies that really work, and has written many books, articles and classroom materials
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