A spectacular gift book for children interested in how things work. This beautifully engineered glimpse into the world and works of Leonardo da Vinci is a spectacular 3-D celebration of one of the world's most creative minds. Presented as if it were the master's previously undiscovered private journal, it recreates his original notes, drawings and astonishing inventions.
Product Key Features
Book Title
Inventions: Pop-Up Models from the Drawings of Leonardo Da Vinci
Author
Not Available
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Children & Young Adults
Number of Pages
12 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
285mm
Item Width
235mm
Item Weight
755g
Item description from the seller
A spectacular gift book for children interested in how things work.
This beautifully engineered glimpse into the world and works of Leonardo da Vinci is a spectacular 3-D celebration of one of the world's most creative minds. Presented as if it were the master's previously undiscovered private journal, it recreates his original notes, drawings and astonishing inventions.
Notes
The superlative paper-engineering allows Leonardo da Vinci's prophetic visions to literally leap off the page in full working splendour. David Hawcock is the pop-up engine engineer for many titles including New York Pop-up Book and The California Pop-up Book.
Author Biography
David Hawcock is the pop-up engineer for many titles including The New York Pop-up Book and The California Pop-up Book. He lives with his wife Claire and their two children in Bath and runs his own paper engineering company.
Review
Children should encounter Da Vinci's great mind, and this book provides the most entertaining means via intricate paper engineering * Junior Education Plus+ * Beautiful! * The Independent on Sunday * 'packed with fascinating information which will intrigue children and adults.' * Parents in Touch *
