Description
Book SynopsisMeet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneer - Leonardo da Vinci - and discover his fascinating life story and inspirations.
Leonardo da Vinci tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his whole life's journey and his amazing legacy to science today. Read about and look at some of his finest achievements in fine art, engineering and science and his forward thinking inventions. From the Mona Lisa to helicopters - Leonardo's unique vision and skill is revealed in this fascinating book.
Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work is important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S.T.E.A.M. discoveries.
Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds.
Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today.
Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.
Titles in this series:
Rachel Carson
George Washington Carver
Marie Curie
Rosalind Franklin
Jane Goodall
Stephen Hawking
Katherine Johnson
Nikola Tesla
Leonardo da Vinci
Frank Lloyd Wright
Table of Contents
- 1: Who was Leonardo Da Vinci?
- 1: Early life
- 1: From Florence to Milan
- 1: Famous paintings (c. 1495–8)
- 1: Body sketches
- 1: Back to Florence (1500–6)
- 1: The Mona Lisa (c. 1503)
- 1: Nature sketches
- 1: Flight sketches
- 1: Military sketches
- 1: Engineering sketches
- 1: The later years (1506–19)
- 1: Remembering Leonardo
- 1: Glossary
- 1: Timeline
- 1: Further information
- 1: Index
