Leonardo da Vinci

“Majestic…Isaacson takes on another complex, giant figure and transforms him into someone we can recognize…Enthralling, masterful, and passionate.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A building lost in the midst of a 5 000 hectare park, that's the equivalent of the surface of Paris, Chambord is the castle of all superlatives. Having required nearly 220,000 tonnes of stone to build, the Chateau de Chambord, in the Loir-et-Cher department, is an architectural gem.

Leonardo Da Vinci the meticulous scientist has brought in a magic into the world of science with his invention of the flying machine. His inventions created wonders in the air! This beautifully illustrated book retells the life of this brilliant scientist and his theories. Boosting an extensive glossary, the book is easy to read, has simplified fun facts, and a lot more for budding minds to explore and learn.

his is the original score for Ken Burns’s new two-part documentary, LEONARDO da VINCI, with new compositions by Caroline Shaw.