Leonardo Da Vinci
Description:
With an eye towards the era in which he lived, this lively, well-narrated biography of Leonardo da Vinci focuses on his scientific studies, and how these were informed by his artistic training. Krull explores many aspects of Leonardo`s life, from his fatherless childhood and its effect on his adult life, to his advances in anatomy and notebooks filled with backwards writing. Leaving no stone unturned, there is also a careful, plain-spoken discussion of the artist`s sexuality. Accompanied by illustrations, this is the first book in the Giants of Science series. Named both a Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews Best Children`s Book of 2005.
Reviews...
Kirkus
(06/15/2005)
"Debuting a new series, Krull presents a compelling argument that the great painter of the Renaissance was one of the West`s first real modern scientists."
Publishers Weekly
(08/22/2005)
"With an inviting, conversational narrative and Kulikov`s...occasional atmospheric pen-and-inks, this series launches with an impressive start."
School Library Journal
(10/01/2005)
"Readers will come away from this accessible volume with an understanding of who Leonardo was and a desire to know more about this fascinating, brilliant man."
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ISBN-10: 067005920X
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Biography & Autobiography / Science & Technology
History / Medieval
Biography
Juvenile literature
Scientists
Leonardo da Vinci 1452-1519
Science, Renaissance
