Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?

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.

Details:

• 7-12 years
• 112 pages
• Part of a series - Who HQ Now 
• Author: Roberta Edwards
• Illustrator: True Kelley
• Publisher/Date: Penguin Workshop/September 2005
• ISBN 0448443015