Great Lives in Graphics: Leonardo Da Vinci - by Button Books (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Great Lives in Graphics: Leonardo da Vinci is a graphic retelling of da Vinci's story which gives children a visual snapshot of his life and creative genius, while educating them on everything from his incredible inventions to his artistic innovations.

You may already know that Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, one of the most famous paintings of all time, but did you know that he also came up with the idea for an early version of a tank and a helicopter? Or that he never went to school? Or that he liked to dissect corpses and draw them to better understand the workings of the human body? And that he could write backwards?

Great Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolor, presenting 250+ biographical facts in a new and exciting way. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person's life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia, and uses infographics to show them in a fresh visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colorful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person's life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book but also about the cultural background of the time in which they lived.

Review Quotes

The Tiny Activists https: //thetinyactivist.com/2020/11/29/great-lives-in-graphics-series/ and https: //www.instagram.com/p/CIMlso_nR-P/

"This series is so cool! It combines history and an almost graphic novel layout to teach readers about different well-known figures throughout history."

Mid-West Book Review http: //www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/jan_21.htm#Series

"Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, all four volumes in this new 'Great Lives in Graphics' series for young readers are especially and unreservedly recommended for elementary school, middle school, and community library biography collections."

The Week Junior
"Leonardo da Vinci is famous for painting the Mona Lisa - but did you know he also came up with the idea for an early version of a helicopter? Part of the Great Lives in Graphics series, this book explores the life and work of the artist, inventor and genius through facts and infographics."

@picturebookplaydate https: //www.instagram.com/p/C-LSdPKvq4i/?img_index=1
"Whether you want to learn about historical figures, an ancient people, or an entirely made up legend... I'm thrilled with the newest releases on Leonardo da Vinci and Greta Thunberg. How amazing that their newest releases encompass such different people!"

@samgoldsworthy_childminding https: //www.instagram.com/p/C6QkvbDslM6/
"We love this set [Great Lives in Graphics as it teaches the children about famous people in such a fun way."

@books.on.a.piano https: //www.instagram.com/p/C69VPOiq7zT/?img_index=1
"I have heard so many people say that this series [Great Lives in Graphics] gets kids interested and "into" reading. They are packed with interesting facts about each person, presented in a colourful and exciting way! What's not to love? These graphic retellings of Leonardo's and Greta's story gives children great insight into their life whilst also educating about Renaissance era and the Climate Emergency of our current time."

Toddle About https: //www.toddleabout.co.uk/reviews/great-lives-in-graphics-book-series-from-button-books/

"These are brilliant books, both eye-catching and informative...The illustrations are bright and colourful, and there is a lot of variety in the way each of the pages are presented, making each page interesting to look at and a pleasure to read. These books are a great way to introduce children to some of the most influential people in world history in a visual and engaging way, whilst also explaining about the times and places in which they lived. We really liked the timelines and interesting facts, and we particularly enjoyed the amusing anecdotes that were included too! The books themselves have a lovely feel to them with matt, textured covers, and nice thick pages, giving them the feel of a high-quality book."

Red Reading Hub https: //redreadinghub.blog/2020/10/11/great-lives-martin-luther-king-jr-anne-frank-stephen-hawking-cleopatra/

"Each book has an introductory page of narrative, a timeline, details of family life and spreads detailing the subject's key achievements; and each brings to life through its stylish, easily understood infographics, the person and the accomplishments of a memorable human being. Well worth adding to primary school topic boxes and libraries."

@giftbookblogger, Twitter and Instagram review https: //twitter.com/bookgiftblogger/status/1405273929095081984 and https: //www.instagram.com/p/CQLAOqegGeF/

"Further additions to the #greatlivesingraphics series by @GMCbooks #fridakahlo #mozart #nikolatesla. Engaging #nonfictionbooksforkids which pack a punch. Bold graphic design coupled with compelling facts make this series a must-have for shelves everywhere."