The Extraordinary Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci: Big Ideas for Curious Minds by Woolf, Alex
The Extraordinary Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci: Big Ideas for Curious Minds by Woolf, Alex

The Extraordinary Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

This beautifully illustrated full-color hardback brings to life Leonardo da Vinci's incredible technological marvels for a new...
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Author: Alex Woolf
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Language: English
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The Extraordinary Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci: Big Ideas for Curious Minds by Woolf, Alex

The Extraordinary Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

$33.63
The Extraordinary Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci: Big Ideas for Curious Minds by Woolf, Alex

The Extraordinary Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

$33.63
Author: Alex Woolf
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description

This beautifully illustrated full-color hardback brings to life Leonardo da Vinci's incredible technological marvels for a new generation of inquisitive readers.

From his remarkable flying machine to the Mona Lisa and even a robotic lion, Leonardo da Vinci's creations mark him as a true genius of the Italian Renaissance who continues to influence technology today. This inspiring guide introduces da Vinci's his life and extraordinary inventions for young readers, with scientific ideas explained in easy-to-follow language.

Readers can:
- Explore Leonardo's life story, his years spent doodling sketches of early versions of the parachute, helicopter, diving suit, machine-gun, self-driving car and many more.

- Take a tour through the other achievements of this great polymath, his work in mathematics, anatomy, astronomy, geology and civil engineering, not to mention his world famous paintings.

- Uncover the world in which da Vinci lived, find out how his ideas were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later scientists and inventors.

Supporting STEM learning, this wonderful introduction to Leonardo da Vinci will inspire young readers to follow their own creative and scientific curiosity.

Author: Alex Woolf
Publisher: Arcturus Editions
Published: 01/07/2025
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781398843271
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author

Alex Woolf is the award-winning author of over eighty books of fiction and non-fiction, mainly for children and young adults. In 2019, he won the Fiction Express Award for his book Mystery at Moon Base One and in 2021 he won the Association for Science Education award for his non-fiction book Think Like a Scientist. His horror novel, Soul Shadows, was shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award. He lives in North London, England.

Paula Zamudio is an illustrator and graphic designer from Mexico. She studied graphic design at university before taking a master's degree in illustration at UPV in Valencia, Spain. She is inspired by fashion from different eras, nature, fantasy, and antiques.
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