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Leonardo da Vinci: Young Artist,Writer,and Inventor (Childhood of World Figures): George E. Stanley:

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Release Date: October 4, 2005 | Age Level: 8 and up | Series: Childhood of World Figures

Leonardo Da Vinci is best known as the Renaissance painter who created the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. he also made great contributions as a sculptor, architect, engineer. and scientist. But Leonardo wasn't always famous. Leonardo grew up in Vinci, a small town in Italy, and when he was only a few years old he was separated from his mother and sent to live with his grandparents and uncle Francesco. Although Leonardo only receiced a formal education for a few years, Francesco taught Leonardo about nature. Leonardo loved to sketch the world around him.

When he was a teenager, Leonardo moved to the city of Florence. It was here that his artistic talent was recognized and he became and apprentice to a famous artist. Leonardo worked hard at his trade and advanced quickly, but he wasn't interested in only art. To fuel his curiosity, he also studied science, mathematics, engineering and philosophy.

Read about the little boy from Vinci who became one of the most facscinating figures in world history.

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Product Details:

Reading level: Ages 8 and up
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Aladdin; Original edition (October 4, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416905707
ISBN-13: 978-1416905707
Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

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