As a boy, Leonardo was apprenticed to a famous artist. But his passions stretched beyond art. He also filled notebooks with plans for incredible inventions. An award-winning author and artist blends storytelling with illustrations to convey the stunning scope of Leonardo's genius.

As a boy, Leonardo was apprenticed to a famous artist. But his passions stretched beyond art. He also filled notebooks with plans for incredible inventions. An award-winning author and artist blends storytelling with illustrations to convey the stunning scope of Leonardo's genius.

In this magnificent addition to a distinguished series that includes Cleopatra, Joan of Arc,and Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare, award-winning author-artist Diane Stanley blends wonderful storytelling with gorgeous illustrations to convey the stunning scope of Leonardo da Vinci's genius in a book that has won many awards and earned two starred reviews. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.**A 1996 ALA Notable Book

A 1997* Boston Globe-Horn Book *Honor Book for Nonfiction

A 1997 Orbis Pictus Award

A 1996* Publishers Weekly * Best Books Award