Books like Leonardo da Vinci for kids by Janis Herbert

From armored 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 notebooks; kids examine some of these original sketches and learn about the models he made of his inventions. From there they delve into detailed step-by-step instructions, diagrams, and templates for each project, which are interpersed 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, aluminum foil, and cardboard boxes. Background about the Renaissance as a period of remarkable achievement in art and science appears throughout the book.

A concise biography of Leonardo da Vinci for young readers, outlining his life as an artist and inventor and his early work on notebooks that reveal his remarkable mind.

Travel back in time to see what life was like in ancient Greece and Rome while having fun with hands-on activities such as making a star gazer; chiseling a clay tablet; weaving Roman sandals; making a Greek mosaic; creating Roman jewelry; throwing Greek pottery; casting a vote in a Roman-style election; and much more. Learn how these civilizations contributed to our present-day world by participating in art, math, cooking, science, and geography activities. Interesting facts and trivia are included throughout. Helpful illustrations explain project steps.

Inspired by the deaf Thomas Edison, this biography shows how a young man with a disability turned into America's greatest inventor.

Discovering Great Artists guides children ages 4‑8 through the works, styles, and techniques of art masters with more than 150 hands‑on activities.

Children explore the world of science through art with these open-ended experiments categorized by scientific topic. Hundreds of art activities amaze and delight children as they discover the magic of crystals, light, constellations, plants, and more. A unique approach to learning basic science concepts.

Discover how Leonardo da Vinci’s notebooks reveal a 15th‑century scientific mind that pushed the boundaries of his time.

In graphic novel format, tells the life story of Christopher Columbus and his discovery of the Americas.

Graphic novel biography of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.