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"He was history's most creative genius. What secrets can he teach us? The author of the acclaimed bestsellers Steve Jobs, Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin brings Leonardo da Vinci to life in this exciting new biography. Based on thousands of pages from Leonardo's astonishing notebooks and new discoveries about his life and work, Walter Isaacson weaves a narrative that connects his art to his science. He shows how Leonardo's genius was based on skills...

"Michelangelo created some of the world's most recognizable art, from the statue of David to the intricate ceiling fresco of the Sistine Chapel. Beyond his well-known painting and sculpting, he was a gifted poet and architect. Young readers can learn about the entirety of Michelangelo's life, from his time as a young apprentice, and his relationships with several Catholic popes and the Medici family, to his unwillingness to stop working into his late...

Illustrations and text portray the life of Leonardo da Vinci, who gained fame as a artist through such works as the Mona Lisa, and as a scientist by studying various subjects including human anatomy and flight.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the famous artist, scientist, engineer, and inventor.

Looks at the life and work of artist Leonardo da Vinci, in simple text with illustrations, providing information about his childhood, his education, and his accomplishments as an artist.

A biography of the Italian Renaissance artist and inventor who was recognized as one of the cleverest men of his time.

"Art historian Simonetta Carr draws on recent scholarship that challenges the traditional view of Michelangelo as a recluse. Readers will also learn about the complex and fluid era of the Italian Renaissance and how the times affected his life and work. Lavish photos, informative sidebars, a time line, glossary, and suggestions for further readings add value, while 21 hands-on activities help young readers identify with the artist and his work. Kids...

"A picture book biography of Leonardo da Vinci"-- Provided by publisher.

An in-depth look at the life of the greatest artist of the Renaissance, using over 100 actors and many of the actual locations where Da Vinci lived and worked.

Features a graphic novel-styled biography of artist Leonardo Da Vinci. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, text-related questions, and writing prompts.