num_pages: 48
description: In this magnificent addition to a distinguished series that includes  Cleopatra, Joan of Arc,  and  Bard of 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 BookA 1997  Boston Globe-Horn Book  Honor Book for NonfictionA 1997 Orbis Pictus AwardA 1996  Publishers Weekly  Best Books Award
language: English
title: Leonardo da Vinci
titlecomplete: Leonardo da Vinci
genres: Art, Biography, Childrens, School, Juvenile, Medieval, Picture Books, Italy, Nonfiction, History
ratings_count: 332
awards: awardedAt: 883641600000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award, awardedAt: 852105600000
name: NCTE Orbis Pictus Award
publisher: HarperCollins