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The Story Of ... Leonardo Da Vinci

The Story Of Series

Paperback

Published: 1st October 2006
For Ages: 6 - 12 years old
Ships: 7 to 10 business days
RRP $10.99
$10.50

A dramatic way to explore true-life stories from History. Each graphic novel in this brillian new series brings to life major historical events and key figures from the past.

Susie Hodge explores the life and the work of the 15th century artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci.

Packed with historical facts. Discover the extraordinary life of this great artist, from his incredible paintings to his amazing inventions, which included flying machines and weapons of warfare.

Setting The Scene
Italy In The 15th Century
A Young Artist
Growing Up In The Country
Moving To Florence With His Family
Joining Verrocchio's Workshop
Master Craftsman

A Man Of Many Talents
Painter, Sculptor, Architect And Engineer
Moving To Milan And Working For Duke Sforza
Painting, Sculpting, Designing Weapons And Other War Instruments
Becoming Famous
Scientist And Mathematicians
Studying The Human Body
The Virtruvian Man
The Last Supper

War And Water
Working In Venice
Designing Fortresses, Dams And Flying Machines

Maps And The Mona Lisa
Making Some Of The Earliest Maps
Painting The Mona Lisa, The Most Famous Picture In The World
Working In Florence And Milan
Leonardo’s Father Died

Rome And France
Working For The Pope In Rome
Rivalry Between Leonardo, Michelangelo And Raphael
Being Suspected Of Sorcery
Working For The King Of France

Timeline/ Did You Know?
Glossary
Index

ISBN: 9781846960437
ISBN-10: 1846960436
Series: Story of...
Audience: Children
For Ages: 6 - 12 years old
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 48
Published: 1st October 2006
Dimensions (cm): 22.9 x 15.2  x 0.7
Weight (kg): 0.143

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