This highly engaging work combines full page painting illustrations with a lively biographical narrative detailing the life, ideas, and accomplishments of Leonardo da Vinci. The work emphasizes da Vinci’s boundless thirst for knowledge and his brilliance. Much of his knowledge and experimentation arose from both his great curiosity and his patience in his observance of the world around him. His countless achievements and contributions included work in art, invention, mathematics, zoology, botany, anatomy, and much more. Incorporating anecdotes, quotes, a timeline, sketches, and an abundance of detail, this work is a wonderful introduction to Leonardo da Vinci and his significant contributions. Rich with content, this work is best suited as an independent read or to be read aloud in sections.