The Story of Leonardo da Vinci: A Biography Book for New Readers
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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.
The Story of Leonardo da Vinci includes:
- Core curriculum standards―Learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Leonardo’s life, and test your knowledge with a fun quiz.
- His lasting legacy―Discover more about how Leonardo da Vinci changed the world for future generations, including you!
- A visual timeline―Explore a timeline marking the major milestones of Leonardo’s life so you can watch him progress from a little kid to a brilliant artist.
How will Leonardo’s unstoppable imagination inspire you?
From the Publisher
Learn more about the life of Leonardo da Vinci:
Leonardo was born curious
He asked a million questions as a child. Can people fly? Why do boats float? How does the human heart work?
His imagination made him an amazing artist
Leonardo didn’t let failure or fear stop him from trying new things. His ideas forever changed the way artists painted.
Leonardo’s curiosity also made him a scientist
He helped discover so many things, from how the human body works to why the sky is blue and how rivers flow.
He changed the world for the better
Without Leonardo, we might not have things like cars or robots! To this day, people study Leonardo’s journals and experiment with his ideas.
