Leonardo da Vinci
By (Author) Karen Ball
Illustrated by Christa Unzner
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Usborne Publishing Ltd
31st May 2007
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
759.5
Hardback
64
Width 139mm, Height 199mm, Spine 11mm
250g
Spanning the life of the original Renaissance Man, from his country childhood to his influential legacy and explains his works of art, science, mechanics and architecture, many of which were far in advance of his time.
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.
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