Publisher Description

Born in 1452 Leonardo da Vinci is still today considered one of the most talent people to have ever lived. From his world famous paintings and drawings such as the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man to his ingenious inventions of the parachute the helicopter and the military tank da Vince was always a step ahead of his time. Discover the origins of a man who refused to be defined by just one vocation. Whether science and engineering or architecture and art Leonardo da Vinci was the ultimate Renaissance Man.

Table of Contents

The Madonna of the Carnation -- Florence and the Medici -- The Bronze Horse -- The last supper -- Rivalry between masters -- Leonardo's legacy -- Timeline -- Who was Leonardo da Vinci? -- Leonardo and the movies -- Italy and the Renaissance -- Glossary -- Discussion questions -- Writing prompts -- About the author -- About the illustrator -- Read more, internet sites, index.

Review

These graphic novels detail the lives of the titular historical figures, with emphasis on events that garnered each the most notoriety. The comic-book format makes the volumes feel more like stories than typical biographies, which may appeal to reluctant history readers.-- "Horn Book, Nonfiction Notes"

Review Quote

These graphic novels detail the lives of the titular historical figures, with emphasis on events that garnered each the most notoriety. The comic-book format makes the volumes feel more like stories than typical biographies, which may appeal to reluctant history readers.

Promotional "Headline"

full-color graphic novels; biographies of influencial historical figures adapted to comic book format; discussion and writing prompts; additional background information about the life the featured historial figure; author and illustrator biographies; glossary; safe for kids

Feature

Discussion Questions, Glossary, Illustration(s)/Drawing(s), More Resources/Suggestions for Further Reading, Table of Contents, Writing Prompts

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