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Leonardo da Vinci Gets a Do-Over

Leonardo da Vinci Gets a Do-Over
Brain Child
Tillywig Award Winner 2015

Science, Naturally!
$12.95
10-14 yrs.

One of the many delights to be had in reading this blend of fact and fiction is the caliber of the writing, which proves to be as entertaining as it is illuminating. In it, the great Leonardo da Vinci finds himself brought back to life in the year 2000 upon the condition that he must 'invent or discover something that benefits all mankind.' Through interactions between Leonardo and his young present-day companions, readers are exposed to a broad range of topics - science, math, history, geography, and more - in a manner that not only holds their interest but awakens in them a hunger to delve deeper. As such, it is a boon that there is available for free download an extensive Teacher's Guide loaded with ideas and strategies for using the book as a teaching tool. With its richly drawn characters, compelling storyline, and well-researched facts, Leonardo da Vinci Gets a Do-Over proves to be a riveting page-turner that ignites in young people a passion for learning.