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Leonardo da Vinci

Hardback

Main Details

Title Leonardo da Vinci
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Karen Ball
Illustrated by Christa Unzner
SeriesYoung Reading Series 3
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 199,Width 139
ISBN/Barcode 9780746074428
ClassificationsDewey:759.5
Audience
Children's (6-12)

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 31 May 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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.

Reviews

'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme' - Julia Eccleshare