ABOUT WHO WAS LEONARDO DA VINCI?

From a town called Vinci
An inventor
Painted the world-famous Mona Lisa

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 during the Renaissance.

A series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders.This chapter book series has done a phenomenal job of making biographies of famous people from the past, and who are still living, interesting and engaging to young readers. Kids will enjoy reading about the background and what made the person famous in an easy-to-read format with some black and white illustrations throughout.