Leonardo da Vinci

Discover the incredible story of Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance genius whose boundless curiosity and creativity changed the world. Born in 1452 in the small village of Vinci in Florence, Italy, little Leonardo grew up fascinated by the world around him, studying nature, sketching animals and dreaming of machines that could fly. At the age of 15 he became an apprentice to an artist and trained in painting and sculpture. As an artist, Leonardo created some of the most famous paintings in history, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. But his talents didn't stop there? Throughout his life, Leonard set himself challenges. Lacking any real formal education, at the age of 30 he taught himself Latin. Around this time, he moved to Milan to work for the ruling Sforza family as an engineer, sculptor, painter and architect. From designing flying machines to sketching the first ideas for submarines and robots, Leonardo's brilliant and technical mind meant he was always thinking centuries ahead of his time. A timeless genius, Leonardo's work continues to influence art, science and innovation today. His story teaches children to embrace their curiosity, explore their passions, and never stop learning. By showing how one person's imagination can shape the future, this inspiring book will spark creativity in young readers and encourage them to see the world through curious, questioning eyes, just like Leonardo This powerful book features detailed illustrations and?extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of Leonardo's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.