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With an eye towards the era in which he lived, this lively, well-narrated biography of Leonardo da Vinci focuses on his scientific studies, and how these were informed by his artistic training. Krull explores many aspects of Leonardo's life, from his fatherless childhood and its effect on his adult life, to his advances in anatomy and notebooks filled with backwards writing. Leaving no stone unturned, there is also a careful, plain-spoken discussion of the artist's sexuality. Accompanied by illustrations, this is the first book in the Giants of Science series. Named both a Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews Best Children's Book of 2005.
| Details | | Series: | Giants of Science (Viking) | | Illustrator: | Boris Kulikov |
| Size | | Length: | 124 pages | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 5.8 in | | Thickness: | 0.8 in | | Weight: | 10.4 oz |
Industry Reviews
"Debuting a new series, Krull presents a compelling argument that the great painter of the Renaissance was one of the West's first real modern scientists."
Kirkus (06/15/2005)
"With an inviting, conversational narrative and Kulikov's...occasional atmospheric pen-and-inks, this series launches with an impressive start."
Publishers Weekly (08/22/2005)
"Readers will come away from this accessible volume with an understanding of who Leonardo was and a desire to know more about this fascinating, brilliant man."
School Library Journal (10/01/2005)
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