I am Leonardo da Vinci

I am Leonardo da Vinci by Brad Meltzer is an illustrated biography published by Penguin on April 14, 2020. This engaging book is part of a bestselling picture book series that introduces young readers to influential figures through a lively and conversational narrative. It focuses on the life of Leonardo da Vinci, highlighting his journey as a Renaissance artist and inventor, and how his curiosity and dedication to his interests shaped his legacy.
Readers will discover how da Vinci’s explorations, from studying birds’ wings to sketching early designs of flying machines, reflect his creativity and passion for learning. The book includes a timeline of key events, photos that enhance the narrative, and charming comic-book-style illustrations. Aimed at juvenile nonfiction audiences, this edition encourages children to aspire to the traits that made da Vinci a remarkable figure in art and science, making it a valuable addition to any young reader’s collection.
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The famous Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci is the twentieth hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series.
This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great–the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero’s childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This book features Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance artist and inventor. He always followed his interests, no matter where they led! His quest to fly led him to study birds’ wings and his invention designs were the very earliest sketches of helicopters and other flying machines. Da Vinci’s hard work and dedication to his curiosities is why we still remember him today.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies: Leonardo da Vinci’s creativty is seen in everything he accomplished in his life
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
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