{"product_id":"leonardo-da-vinci-paperback-1","title":"Leonardo Da Vinci - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDiane Stanley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDiane Stanley\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this magnificent addition to a distinguished series that includes \u003cem\u003eCleopatra, Joan of Arc, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare, \u003c\/em\u003eaward-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. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1996 ALA Notable Book\u003cbr\u003eA 1997 \u003cem\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e Honor Book for Nonfiction\u003cbr\u003eA 1997 Orbis Pictus Award\u003cbr\u003eA 1996 \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e Best Books Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unwanted child. A brilliant genius.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1452 to a peasant woman and a country gentleman, Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most amazing people who ever lived. He grew up to be a great painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, and inventor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a boy, Leonardo was apprenticed to a famous artist. But he quickly became more skillful than his teacher, and his passionate interests went far beyond art. Fascinated with the human body, he carried out his own experiments in secret. He filled thousands of pages with plans for incredible inventions including a submarine, an air-cooling system, glasses to see the moon large, and even a flying machine!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this magnificent addition to a distinguished series that includes \u003cem\u003eCleopatra, Joan of Arc, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare, \u003c\/em\u003eaward-winning author-artist Diane Stanley blends wonderful storytelling with gorgeous illustrations to convey the\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 1996 ALA Notable Book\u003cbr\u003eA 1997 \u003cem\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e Honor Book for Nonfiction\u003cbr\u003eA 1997 Orbis Pictus Award\u003cbr\u003eA 1996 \u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e Best Books Award\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e00-01 Land of Enchantment Book Award Masterlist (Gr. 3-6) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.16 x 10.94 x 9.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 22, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leonardo Da Vinci\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51765489926432,"sku":"9780688161552","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3501823eea1b66627f2cca57a1b49063.webp?v=1780271538","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/leonardo-da-vinci-paperback-1","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}