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Immerse yourself in the world of the spellbinding genius Leonardo da Vinci, master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. From his futuristic inventions to the breadth of his artistic skill, discover the fascinating life and legacy of the Renaissance man.

The award-winning author and illustrator behind Darwin’s Voyage of Discovery and Really Remarkable Reptiles turns his attention to the Renaissance man: Leonardo da Vinci.

Leonardo da Vinci was a master of art, architecture, engineering, mathematics and more. Discover his relationship with the natural world, his futuristic inventions and the breadth of his artistic skill in this spellbinding celebration of his genius.

Follow his early years – born to a poor mother and receiving no formal education, it is amazing that an innate fire of curiosity and imagination fuelled this man to achieve extraordinary success and a place amongst history’s elite. Learn about his legacy today – the bewitching power of the world’s most famous portrait, the Mona Lisa – as well as the influence of his inventions in modern daily life.

This gorgeous hardback is filled with Jake Williams' characteristically stylish illustrations.

查尔斯·罗伯特·达尔文是英国著名的博物学家，进化论的奠基人。从小时候开始，达尔文就表现出了对大自然的热爱之情。22岁时，达尔文有幸登上“小猎犬号”，开始了长达五年的环球发现之旅。本书通过生动形象的图画介绍了“小猎犬”号的船只结构与装备，再现达尔文的探索足迹——从英国到佛得角，从巴西到加拉帕戈斯群岛，从塔希提岛到澳大利亚……以及沿途发现的会发声的蛤蟆蛱蝶、小美洲鸵、萤火虫、椰子蟹等神奇生物，为他后来的进化论研究提供了充分的依据。科学知识涵盖广泛，让孩子大开眼界，学习达尔文对科学的严谨态度，了解进化论的来龙去脉，培养孩子的探究精神。