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Books : Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series)In association with Amazon.comby: Maxine Anderson  
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 620.0092 EAN: 9780974934426 ISBN: 0974934429 Label: Nomad Press Manufacturer: Nomad Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: January 01, 2006 Publisher: Nomad Press Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: Nomad Press Sales Rank: 17200 Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: From armored tanks and gliders to "plastic glass" and drawing machines, this interactive book explores the incredible mind of Leonardo da Vinci through hands-on building projects and activities. Most of Leonardo's inventions were never made in his lifetime and remained sketches in his famous notebooks; kids examine some of these original sketches and learn about the models he made of his inventions. From there they delve into detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for each project, which are interspersed with historical facts, biographical anecdotes, and trivia. Most of the building can be done using simple household supplies: construction paper, tape, markers, glue, cardboard tubes, aluminum foil, and cardboard boxes. Background about the Renaissance as a period of remarkable achievement in art and science appears throughout the book. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Great Book!I purchased this book after I saw the "Leonardo di Vinci" exhibit at my local museum. This particular exhibt showcased his inventions, not his artwork. There were many full size replicas of machines that he thought of that were actually built for this exhibit. I was intrigued by the bridge that could be built with just a few stick and got stronger the more weight you put on it. After putting the dowel sized replica together at the exhibit, I had to have one for myself to build. That's the primary ... Read More Rating: - Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series) I purchased this book as a cross curricular lesson. Although I teach science there is history, strategies, art, and exposure to building simple machines. I am using the book to make shoe box activities for me students and update myself on the wonders of Leonardo. Rating: - Hands on HistoryWe are homeschoolers using this book in part of a unit on Inventors. My eight year old is able to read and enjoy the history behind the different inventions. I thought it would just be a "how to" book, but we are both really enjoying the well written historical information in this book. It really makes Leonardo and the world he lived in come alive. I like to just browse through the book and look at all of Leonardo's sketches as well. The pictures and instructions are fairly easy to follow. ... Read More Rating: - Amazing factsWonderful book for kids who love to learn. Great info and facts even for adults. Highly recommend. Browse for similar items by category:
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