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Leonardo Da Vinci (Scientists Who Made History)

Leonardo Da Vinci (Scientists Who Made History)

by StewartRoss (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

    $7.12
Synopsis

This book tells Leonardo's life story from his childhood near the Italian town of Vinci to his role as 'First Painter, Architect and Mechanic' of France during the reign of King Louis XII. It looks at his investigations into flying machines, submarines, tanks and hundreds of other devices centuries before they were invented. His method of working paved the way for modern science and the book explores the impact this had on world history. The science behind his investigations is explained with interesting diagrams, and quotes from Leonardo and his contemporaries give an insight into this 'Renaissance man's' mind.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 48
 Edition: New
 Publisher: Wayland
Published: 18 Mar 2004
ISBN 10: 075023976X
ISBN 13: 9780750239769
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
'A superb series...These books would be excellent both for a library and for children and teachers to read as part of a science course.' -- TES 20030110 This is an invigorating series... They are full of fascinating thumbnail details - da Vinci's parachute may have looked like a pyramid of cotton, but experiments today have proved it actually works... The authors humanise their subjects with imagined dialogue and the In their own words sections are revealing. -- The Daily Telegraph 20030110
Author Bio
Stewart Ross is a popular, prize-winning children's author. He has written over one hundred books for children, including many on 20th century history. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages. Stewart taught History, English and Politics for ten years to children of all ages.