Lifelines: Leonardo da Vinci - Softcover

Augarde, Steve

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0753432242 ISBN 13: 9780753432242

Publisher: Kingfisher, 2011

Synopsis

Now available in paperback, this illustrated biography series combines non-fiction and fiction to introduce readers to famous historical characters. Each book begins with a diary, told from the point of view of a child who works for the famous person. At the end of each book there is an illustrated reference chapter.

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Product Description:

Leonardo Da Vinci Paolo, a fictional ten-year-old apprentice to Leonardo da Vinci, maintains a diary which tells of an exciting time in Renaissance Italy. Includes an illustrated reference chapter. Full description

Review:

Library Media ConnectionThis book would be a welcome addition to school library collections for both its art and its history focus... A book readers will continue to pick up. School Library JournalThis highly visual book includes reproductions of Leonardo's drawings and paintings and photographs from around Italy, and the journal portion is peppered with original full-color artwork depicting scenes from the apprentice's narrative. A fun glimpse into the life of one of the world's great artists. Kirkus Reviews[B]oth readers who take their history straight and those who prefer facts dished up in a fictional matrix will be equally drawn to appreciate the great artist's unique multiplicity of talents. Informational fiction. BooklistAugarde offers readers a fascinating glimpse of da Vinci at the height of his inventive prowess . . . as well as his creative apex (at work on The Last Supper) . . . . Brown's artwork, peppered with da Vinci's distinctive designs, adds liveliness and color to th

About this edition

• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0753432242
• ISBN 13: 9780753432242
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Illustrator: Brown Leo