Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions: You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself)

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Review ------ The New York Times Book Review "Anderson regales us with tales of Leonardo's brilliant, often mischievous nature, and the nearly unhomable range of his inventions." School Library Journal "A welcome addition to schools" Old Schoolhouse Magazine "Will keep the kids occupied with constructive activities and is sure to spur on their own creative inventions." Seattle Post-Intelligencer "More than an activity book, this nifty volume explores Leonardo's life, times and endless imagination." KLIATT "A pleasurable read. . . encourages the young reader to appreciate the unconventional pathfinder." Publishers Weekly "Bring[s] an immediacy to da Vinci's life and work." Science News "This educational guide gives children age 9 and up hands-on experience, using materials found readily around the house, with creating their own version of some of Leonardo's inventions." Calliope Magazine "Amazing Leonardo Inventions You Can Build Yourself by Maxine Anderson is a terrific resource, with its detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams and templates for creating projects that Leonardo designed. The accompanying text introduces the reader, in a personal way, to one of the world's greatest inventors" Curriculum Connections "Anderson offers an ingenious introduction [to Leonardo] that cross the curriculum." Science Books and Films "The book is perfect for capturing a middle schooler's attention! Highly Recommended." Chosen as one of "Our Favorite Things" for the 2006 holidays by Family Fun Magazine—"Decoding Da Vinci's sometimes ingenious, sometimes outlandish discoveries proves to be great fun in Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself " Children's Digest "Experience the ingenuity of Leonardo da Vinci firsthand." Children's Literature "This is a book of fun and creativity." Synopsis -------- For ages 9-12. From armoured 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 s; kids examine some of these original sketches, and learn about the models Leonardo 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, aluminium foil, and cardboard boxes. Background about the Renaissance as a period of remarkable achievement in art and science appears throughout the book.