This beautifully engineered glimpse into the world and works of Leonardo Da Vinci is a spectacular 3-D celebration of one of the world's most creative minds. Presented as the master's previously undiscovered private journal, it recreates his original notes, drawings, and astonishing inventions. Superlative paper engineering allows his prophetic visions to literally leap off the page in full working splendor to make this a book to treasure.
During the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci studied math, mapmaking, geography, and more. However, he may be best known as a painter and sculptor. The Mona Lisa remains a famous painting that is studied by art students and historians alike. Readers are introduced to this well-known work as well as The Last Supper and The Virgin of the Rocks. Da Vinci’s biography and influence are discussed throughout, supported by famous quotes and full-color photographs of his works. Readers learn how da Vinci worked, including his color palettes for various paintings.
" Young readers will find the book visually appealing, and those searching for factual information on Da Vinci will find it helpful..." --VOYA "This work is an attractive and friendly resource for students... The strengths of this biography are its attractive illustrations, the time line of Da Vinci's life across the bottom of each page, and the simple presentation of the facts of his life." - VOYA National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources. Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.