Genius of Leonardo da Vinci
$15.99
40 pages
- Release Date
1 March 2016
Summary
Artist, engineer, pacifist, inventor: Leonardo da Vinci was a genius of a very particular kind. This introduction to his life and work is vividly retold through the eyes of his young apprentice, Giacomo, making it easy for young readers to relate to his story. AGES: 6-10 AUTHOR: Guido Visconti is an Italian writer and philosopher. In 1985, he and his wife moved from Italy to India, where they now direct a village school. ILLUSTRATOR: Bimba Landmann is a highly acclaimed Italian illustrator whose ‘A Boy Named Giotto’ was a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children. She lives in Milan SELLING POINTS: English edition of an international bestseller: New in paperback with luminous illustrations by award-winning Italian artist Bimba Landmann, this exceptional introduction to Leonardo da Vinci has become a bestseller in many languages Encourages a unique perspective: By incorporating da Vinci’s original words and drawings, readers can see inside the mind of a genius and be inspired to see the world in a more observant way Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths: Provides endless springboards for discussing and integrating the STEAM learning framework REVIEWS: “Thought-provoking and utterly fascinating, The Genius of Leonardo is also a stunningly beautiful book” Guardian “With innovative illustrations complementing the fascinating story, this truly beautiful book is appealing to all age groups” National Gallery, London
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781782852773 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1782852778 |
| Author: | Guido Visconti |
| Publisher: | Barefoot Books |
| Imprint: | Barefoot Books Ltd |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2016 |
| Weight: | 228g |
| Dimensions: | 5mm x 221mm x 309mm |
| Audience Age: | 7-10 |
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Guido Visconti
Dr. Guido Visconti is professor at the Department of Physcis at l’Aquila University, Italy. He is a leading scientist in the field of remote sensing and has written and edited several books, and made numerous other contributions to the field.
The other editors with a wealth of knowledge and experience are affiliated to respectively l’Aqulia University (Dr. Di Carlo), Penn State University (Dr. Brune), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Dr. Schoeberl) and Forschungszentrum JA1/4lich (Dr. Wahner).
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