Leonardo Da Vinci

Kathleen Krull's biography of Leonardo da Vinci introduces young readers to the extraordinary life of the Renaissance polymath. The book delves into Leonardo's "unquenchable curiosity" and his relentless pursuit of knowledge through observation and experimentation, from art to anatomy and engineering. It highlights his secret dissections of human corpses to understand the body, an aspect that might warrant discussion with younger children. This engaging narrative aims to redefine children's perceptions of what it means to be a scientist, showcasing how art and science are deeply intertwined through the lens of one of history's greatest thinkers. Ideal for ages 4-11, it encourages a spirit of inquiry and perseverance.

Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks are mind-boggling evidence of a fifteenth-century scientific genius standing at the edge of the modern world, basing his ideas on observation and experimentation. This book will change children's ideas of who Leonardo was and what it means to be a scientist.