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

nThis beautifully illustrated full-color hardback brings to life Leonardo da Vinci's incredible technological marvels for a new generation of inquisitive readers. n nFrom 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. n nReaders can: n - 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. n n - 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. n n - 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. n nSupporting STEM learning, this wonderful introduction to Leonardo da Vinci will inspire young readers to follow their own creative and scientific curiosity.n