The Story of Leonardo Da Vinci: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

Biographical Note:
CIARA O'NEAL is a mother of five, teacher, curriculum designer, and author of Flamingo Hugs Aren't for Everyone and The Truth About Life as a Pro Gamer. She loves reading, silly puns, and corgis. Follow her on Twitter @CiaraONeal2.

Review Quotes:
" The Story of Leonardo da Vinci is exactly the type of book I would have gobbled up as a kid, grabbed to read with my own children, and recommended to parents when I was teaching. Engaging, educational, and above all, inspiring--author Ciara O'Neal's words will spark curiosity and empower kids to believe in their own hopes and dreams and plans of what might be." --Vivian Kirkfield, Author of From Here to There: Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves, Sweet Dreams, Sarah: From Slavery to Inventor, and Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe

Review Quotes:
" The Story of Leonardo da Vinci is full of interesting facts and stories behind the creator of the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Readers will not only learn the historical background of this master artist but also about his life as a curious kid growing up during the Renaissance. Ciara O'Neal shares many of Leonardo's lesser-known roles such as scientist, cartographer, and mathematician. The author does a thorough job sharing the life of this inspiring man." --Shannon Anderson, Teacher and Author of The Story of Benjamin Franklin

Review Quotes:
"Little-known facts about Leonardo da Vinci fill the pages of this engaging and intriguing biography. As the daughter of an art teacher, and a former educator myself, I highly recommend this outstanding resource for kids." --Susan B. Katz, NBCT, bestselling author of more than a dozen books including The Story of: RBG, Frida Kahlo, Jane Goodall, Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Fred Rogers, and Gandhi

Publisher Marketing:

Discover the life of Leonardo da Vinci--a story about uncovering new things for kids ages 6 to 9

Leonardo da Vinci was a famous artist and thinker. He created well-known paintings like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and even had ideas for modern-day inventions like cars and contact lenses. Before he amazed the world with his creative mind, he was a bright kid who loved asking questions.

As a teenager, he studied under an expert artist who taught him different ways to create, like painting and sculpting. Explore how Leonardo went from being a thoughtful young boy to an artistic genius whose artwork still hangs in museums all over the world.

• Independent reading--This Leonardo da Vinci biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Leonardo da Vinci's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--Discover more about how Leonardo da Vinci changed the world for future generations, including you!

How will Leonardo's unstoppable imagination inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, the Wright Brothers, Marie Curie, and Albert Einstein.

Contributor Bio:O'Neal, Ciara

CIARA O'NEAL is a mother of five, teacher, curriculum designer, and author of Flamingo Hugs Aren't for Everyone and The Truth About Life as a Pro Gamer. She loves reading, silly puns, and corgis. Follow her on Twitter @CiaraONeal2.