Leonardo Da Vinci's Life of Invention

The award-winning author and illustrator behind Darwin''s Voyage of Discovery and Really Remarkable Reptiles turns his attention to the Renaissance man: Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo da Vinci was a master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. Discover his relationship with the natural world, his futuristic inventions and the breadth of his artistic skill in this spellbinding celebration of his genius. Follow his early years - born to a poor mother and receiving no formal education, it is amazing that an innate fire of curiosity and imagination fuelled this man to achieve extraordinary success and a place amongst history''s elite. Learn about his legacy today - the bewitching power of the world''s most famous portrait, the Mona Lisa - as well as the influence of his inventions in modern daily life. This gorgeous hardback is filled with Jake Williams'' characteristically stylish illustrations.

About the author

Jake Williams is a Plymouth-based illustrator, designer and occasional animator. He creates shape-based vector illustration with bold and vibrant colours. Jake was awarded BDC's New Designer of The Year 2017.

Product details

• Authors: Jake Williams
• Publisher: Pavilion Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 7 to 10
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9781843654988
• ISBN: 978-1-84365-498-8
• Dimensions: 252 mm x 287 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Art, music; FICTION / Historical / General, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Technology / Inventions, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / History / General, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / General, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Technology / General, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Art, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Art / General, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Art / History, YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION / Science & Nature / General