The marriage of art and science is celebrated in this beautifully illustrated four-color biography and activity book. Kids will begin to understand the important discoveries that da Vinci made through inspiring activities like determining the launch angle of a catapult, sketching birds and other animals, creating a map, learning to look at a painting, and much more. Includes a glossary, bibliography, listing of pertinent museums and Web sites, a timeline, and many interesting sidebars.
Young Leonardo da Vinci was very curious. He would closely observe the world around him and pay great attention to details. If you look at his work, you will notice a keen sense of details. It’s as if he memorized and replicated every little thing he sees. This art history lesson for kids will give you a glimpse into the curious mind of Leonardo. Grab a copy today!
Leonardo da Vinci was an artist, scientist, and inventor during the Italian Renaissance. He is considered by many to be one of the most talented and intelligent people of all time. This famous peoples books Learn will teach kids all about the lives and times of Leonardo da Vinci commonly called Leonardo. Enjoy!
Young Leonardo da Vinci was very curious. He would closely observe the world around him and pay great attention to details. If you look at his work you will notice a keen sense of details. It's as if he memorized and replicated every little thing he sees. This art history lesson for kids will give you a glimpse into the curious mind of Leonardo. Grab a copy today!
ABOUT 'SMART READS for Kids'...”Love Art, Love Learning” Welcome. Designed to expand and inspire young minds; this is a range of short educational books (with supporting free online resources) for ages 7+. Although one great artist's life and work are always the central theme, wider learning is encouraged as follows: • Geography & History. Locations or events mentioned are always accompanied by a colourful map or a snippet of history so that the opportunity to learn some general knowledge does not pass the young reader by. • Vocabulary. A manageable number of new words are introduced and reused. They are always in bold with clear definitions and pronunciations. There is also a Glossary. • Maths. At least one maths statement and its accompanying calculation is always included. • Concentration. Each book is in the friendly first person and a trail of footprints always leads to a cartoon animal at the end. The author asks questions of the reader and there is always a quiz. These features keep children engaged and encourage them to form their own opinions. There is a high ratio of images to text. ABOUT JUNIOR LEONARDO DA VINCI Da Vinci was of course far more than a great artist. The full journey of his life is covered including: an account of everyday Renaissance Italy with its tyrannous leaders, the historically precocious and inquisitive nature of Leonardo's mind, his inventions, the story of his secret mirror writing (which provides an opportunity to learn a little about shapes with symmetry) and the mysteries of the Mona Lisa. There's also a simple recipe for Renaissance paint and some dragon hunting! On this journey children will encounter all of da Vinci's most famous paintings and drawings—no child will fail to be inspired. DETAILS: Locations Mapped: Present day and Renaissance Italy, Greece, France and The Ottoman Empire.Paintings and Drawings: 30 including: The Mona Lisa, The Last Supper, Vitruvian Man, sketches of flying, hydraulic and combat machines, The Baptism of Christ, Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel, The Virgin & Child with St. Anne and John the Baptist. Vocabulary Defined: Anatomy, Apprenticeship, Baptism, Blood Vessels, Catapult, Circa, City state, Curiosity, Engineer, Euro, Genius, Infinite, Luxuries, Observe, Obsessed, Orbit, Polymath, Renaissance, Ridiculous and Symmetry. New Artists Introduced: Michelangelo and Ingres. Broader Topics: Why the Renaissance occurred, the importance of freethinking and the modern scientific method, the value of pursuing many interests and seeing projects through to the end. Online Resources: -Printable colouring sheets (including the Mona Lisa) and a children's fun design challenge. -A colour slide show containing all the images used. This is accessed via a password which is given at the back of the book. (A test version is available to try before you buy. Visit theportraitplace.co.uk and select 'Hardware Solutions' in the 'SMART READS for Kids' dropdown menu.) Words: 3900 NOTE: THIS BOOK IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON AMAZON IN US ENGLISH OTHER BOOKS FROM 'SMART READS FOR KIDS' Junior Vincent van Gogh (paperback and Kindle). Learn 20 French Words with Junior Claude Monet (currently Kindle only). Junior Edgar Degas (currently Kindle only). What do you do in a Drawing Room? (Fiction). Enjoy Leo's adventures in a world of magical and mischievous art (currently Kindle only). REVIEWS OF BOOKS IN THIS SERIES "Love, love, love this book! Great addition to our homeschool art books. I hope this becomes a series of books, would love to get more!"-Customer, Iowa "I wanted to do some painting myself after I read this book, I've learnt so much”-Customer, UK "This story was fabulous. Our son couldn't stop reading it."-Customer, Canada
Discover the life of Leonardo da Vinci—a story about uncovering new things for kids ages 6 to 9 Leonardo da Vinci was a famous artist and thinker. He created well-known paintings like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and even had ideas for modern-day inventions like cars and contact lenses. Before he amazed the world with his creative mind, he was a bright kid who loved asking questions. As a teenager, he studied under an expert artist who taught him different ways to create, like painting and sculpting. Explore how Leonardo went from being a thoughtful young boy to an artistic genius whose artwork still hangs in museums all over the world. Independent reading—This Leonardo da Vinci biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Leonardo da Vinci's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy—Discover more about how Leonardo da Vinci changed the world for future generations, including you! How will Leonardo's unstoppable imagination inspire you? Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, the Wright Brothers, Marie Curie, and Albert Einstein.
Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself introduces readers to the life, world, and incredible mind of Leonardo da Vinci through hands-on building projects that explore his invention ideas. Most of Leonardo's inventions were never made in his lifetime—they remained sketches in his famous notebooks. Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself shows you how to bring these ideas to life using common household supplies. Detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for creating each project combine with historical facts and anecdotes, biographies and trivia about the real-life models for each project. Together they give kids a first-hand look into the amazing mind of one the world’s greatest inventors.
