I am Leonardo da Vinci

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What is I am Leonardo da Vinci about?

Discover how Leonardo da Vinci became one of history’s greatest artists, inventors and thinkers. As a child, Leonardo was endlessly curious, asking questions and carefully observing the world around him. His interest in birds inspired designs for flying machines, while his creativity led to remarkable paintings, scientific studies and inventions. This lively biography explores the imagination, determination and curiosity that shaped his life, with comic-style illustrations, fascinating facts and a timeline of important events.

About the author

Brad Meltzer is an American author who writes exciting books for children and adults. He is best known for the Ordinary People Change the World series, including I Am Amelia Earhart and I Am Abraham Lincoln. Created with illustrator Chris Eliopoulos, these colourful books show how famous people were once children, too, and inspire readers to be brave and kind.