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Born in 1452, Leonardo da Vinci is still, today, considered one of the most talent people to have ever lived. From his world famous paintings and drawings, such as the Mona Lisa and the Vitruvian Man, to his ingenious inventions of the parachute, the helicopter, and the military tank, da Vince was always a step ahead of his time. Discover the origins of a man who refused to be defined by just one vocation. Whether science and engineering or architecture and art, Leonardo da Vinci was the ultimate Renaissance Man.

'A Brief Illustrated History of Art' charts the history of art all the way from Prehistoric art through Classical art, through the Renaissance, to Cubism, Surrealism, and the modern art of today. With stunning stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate and charm the young reader.

'A Brief Illustrated History of Science' charts the history of scientific discoveries all the way through from prehistory to Aristotle, then through the works of Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Linnaeus, and right through to the incredible scientific breakthroughs of today. With stunning full-color images and illustrations, this beautiful book is sure to fascinate and charm the young reader.