The Extraordinary Ideas of Leonardo Da Vinci: Big Ideas for Curious Minds

Ages 8 to 12

Among the many inventors and engineers who have shaped our world, few have been as farsighted or revolutionary as the genius of the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci.

This beautifully illustrated book brings to life Leonardo's incredible technological marvels for a new generation of inquisitive readers.

Bright young minds will have no trouble understanding the technical details of his designs, thanks to the clear pictures and simple, easy-to-follow language.

- Explore Leonardo's life story, his years spent doodling sketches of early versions of the parachute, helicopter, diving suit, machine-gun, self-driving car and many more.

- Take a tour through the other achievements of this great polymath, his work in mathematics, anatomy, astronomy, geology and civil engineering, not to mention his world famous paintings.

- Uncover the world in which Leonardo lived, find out how his ideas were received, and how they influenced both contemporary and later scientists and inventors.

Readers aged 8+ will be drawn in by the lavish illustrations of Paula Zamudio, featured throughout.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Genius Ideas series introduces children to ground-breaking scientific theories from some of history's greatest minds, brought to life by delightful, full-color illustrations.

About the Author

Alex Woolf is the award-winning author of over eighty books of fiction and non-fiction, mainly for children and young adults. In 2019, he won the Fiction Express Award for his book Mystery at Moon Base One and in 2021 he won the Association for Science Education award for his non-fiction book Think Like a Scientist. His horror novel, Soul Shadows, was shortlisted for the Falkirk Red Book Award. He lives in North London, England.

Paula Zamudio is an illustrator and graphic designer from Mexico. She studied graphic design at university before taking a master's degree in illustration at UPV in Valencia, Spain. She is inspired by fashion from different eras, nature, fantasy, and antiques.