I am Leonardo da Vinci (Ordinary People Change the World)

The famous Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci is the 20th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.

Leonardo da Vinci was one of the greatest artists and inventors the world has ever known. From childhood, he loved science and nature, building, music, math . . . and always art. He spent hours and hours practicing drawing, painting, and sculpting, or jotting down new, strange-sounding ideas (like flying machines and underwater gear). Today, more than 500 years later, all of his inventions actually work, and his Mona Lisa is the most famous painting in the whole world. He knew that new ideas are beautiful.
 
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
 
   • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
   • Photos that bring the story more fully to life
   • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
   • Childhood moments that influenced the hero
   • Facts that make great conversation-starters
   • A virtue this person embodies: Leonardo da Vinci's creativity is seen in everything he accomplished in his life 
 
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!