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Leonardo Da Vinci

Little Guides to Great Lives
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Leonardo Da Vinci by Isabel Thomas is a children's book that introduces young readers to the life and achievements of the legendary artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. The book explores his many talents, from painting masterpieces to designing innovative machines, and highlights his curiosity and creativity. It's an engaging journey through the Renaissance period that inspires kids to explore their own creativity.
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You might like this book if you're curious about the life and amazing achievements of one of history's most brilliant minds. Perfect for young readers, it offers an exciting exploration of creativity, art, and invention, sparking curiosity and inspiring kids to pursue their passions.

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Leonardo Da Vinci

Most famous as the painter who created the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci is also one of history’s greatest geniuses – he was a mathematician, architect, astronomer, scientist and musician...and he even invented the helicopter!

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Most famous as the painter who created the Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci is also one of history's greatest geniuses. He was a mathematician, architect, astronomer, scientist, and musician... and he even invented the helicopter!

From artists to aviators and scientists to revolutionaries, Little Guides to Great Lives is a brand new series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way.

Launching with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela, and Amelia Earhart, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colourful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

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Leonardo Da Vinci by Isabel Thomas is praised for introducing young readers to the life and works of the iconic polymath, blending engaging storytelling with vibrant illustrations. It provides a simple yet insightful look into Leonardo’s innovative mind, sparking curiosity and creativity in children. Reviewers often commend its ability to convey complex ideas in an accessible manner for young audiences.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786271877

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 June 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Laurence King Publishing

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Katja Spitzer

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

About the Author

Isabel Thomas (Author)

Isabel Thomas studied Human Sciences at the University of Oxford. She is a science writer and children's author who has been shortlisted for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize, the ASE Science Book of the Year, and the Blue Peter Book Awards. Isabel also writes for children's science magazines Whizz Pop Bang and The Week Junior Science + Nature, and for science outreach projects. She is a primary school governor and parent of three young sons.

Katja Spitzer (Illustrator)

Katja Spitzer was born 1979 in a small town in Eastern Germany. Having completed an undergraduate degree in arthistory and history, Katja moved on to study illustration and graphic design in the Academy of Visual Arts in Leipzig. Today she works as a freelance illustrator in Berlin. Quodlibet, her final major project at the Academy of Visual Arts, won her the prestigious 3 x 3 illustration Gold Medal in 2010.

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