Who Was Leonardo Da Vinci? |
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Author:
| Edwards, Roberta Who HQ, |
Illustrator:
| Kelley, True |
Series title: | Who Was? Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-448-44301-0 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2005 |
Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group
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Imprint: | Penguin Workshop |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $6.99 |
Book Description:
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Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time-Italy...
More DescriptionLeonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time-Italy during the Renaissance.