Bibliograph

Leonardo da Vinci, by Stephen Krensky ; illustrated by Charlotte Ager

Type

Label

Leonardo da Vinci, by Stephen Krensky ; illustrated by Charlotte Ager

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

7+ years

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Leonardo da Vinci

Responsibility statement

by Stephen Krensky ; illustrated by Charlotte Ager

Series statement

DK life stories

Summary

Discover the inspiring story of Leonardo da Vinci, the artist, inventor, and engineer of the Italian Renaissance, in this fascinating kids' biography. 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

Target audience

juvenile

Classification