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Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his - as for the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganised notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time - Italy during the Renaissance.
WHO WAS GANDHI 9780448482354, WHO WAS MOTHER TERESA 9780448482996, WHO WAS J.R.R. TOLKEIN 9780448483023 and WHO WAS BEATRIX POTTER 9780448483054
A series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders.