Little Guides to Great Lives: Leonardo da Vinci

Meet Leonardo da Vinci, the visionary Italian Renaissance artist and thinker whose curiosity connected art, science, engineering, anatomy, music and mathematics. This colorfully illustrated children’s biography introduces young readers to the creator of the Mona Lisa while exploring his notebooks, observations, experiments and imaginative machine designs.

Accessible writing and lively illustrations show how Leonardo studied nature, investigated how things worked and developed ideas that were centuries ahead of his time. Designed for readers ages seven and older, this 64-page hardcover offers an engaging introduction to Renaissance history, creativity, art, science and innovation.

• Illustrated children’s biography of Leonardo da Vinci
• Explores his art, scientific observations and engineering ideas
• Introduces the story behind the Mona Lisa
• Discusses his notebooks and imaginative flying-machine designs
• Connects art, history, science, engineering and creativity
• Part of the Little Guides to Great Lives series
• 64-page hardcover format
• Recommended for ages 7 and older
• Written by Isabel Thomas
• Illustrated by Katja Spitzer
• DImensions 7.5 × 6 × 0.5 inches