Written by a two-time Newberry medal winning author, this book creates an intriguing answer to the puzzle behind the most famous painting, the Mona Lisa. 

￼The Mona Lisa... Why did Leonardo da Vinci lavish three years on a painting of the second wife of an unimportant merchant when all the nobles of Europe were begging for a portrait by his hand? 
No one knows for sure. But this story of Leonardo, his wayward apprentice Salai, and the Duke of Milan's plain young wife, Beatrice d'Este, may hold the clue to the most famous -- and puzzling -- painting of all time.


For ages 10-14.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Maryland

The Second Mrs. Gioconda

Virginia

Examines the controversial assertions of "The Da Vinci Code," arguing that many of them are based on inaccurate and unsupported claims that reveal a hidden agenda.

Cracking Da Vinci's Code

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Alabama

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Louisiana

The Flights of the Mind

Leonardo da Vinci is the most mysterious of all the great artists, continuing to inspire and intrigue centuries after his death. Who lies behind the legend of the 'Renaissance genius'? What is the real story behind his elusive masterpieces and tantalizing notebooks? Prize-winning author Charles Nicholl has immersed himself for five years in all the manuscripts, paintings and artefacts to produce an 'intimate portrait' of Leonardo. He uses these contemporary materials - his notebooks and sketchbooks, eye witnesses and early biographies, etc - as a way into the mental tone and physical texture of his life and has made myriad small discoveries about him and his work and his circle of associates. This compelling, lyrical biography explores Leonardo's life as never before, brilliantly illuminating the man behind the enigma.

Leonard Da Vinci #9

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James L. Garlow

Peter Jones

Texas

2004 Edition 

Huge Hardcover (6 to 8 lbs)

New York

Learn about Leonardo, the great scientist, inventor and artist. Illustrated throughout in full color. Chapters are arranged in chronological order by subject category.

Leonardo Da Vinci

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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

First Edition

Da Vinci's Tiger

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Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan

California

A science biography that examines the life and work of Leonardo da Vinci and offers kids the opportunity to make their own designs and inventions with hands-on activities! Leonardo da Vinci is famous for the Mona Lisa and other works of art. His other claim to fame? Being an inventor! During the Renaissance, inventors and other creative thinkers designed and constructed many new things. It was a time of discovery, wonder, and exploration. And one of the people on the forefront of that awakening was Leonardo da Vinci. In The Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci, readers ages 9 through 12 explore the life of one of the world''s most amazing minds. They discover what it might have been like to live in the seventeenth century, when work, entertainment, medicine, travel, and food were very different. They ponder the same kinds of questions that drove Leonardo to tinker and experiment endlessly, even while creating artwork that influenced entire generations who came after him. What is the inside of the body like? How might humans fly? How can geometry be used to design strong buildings? His dedication to invention, experimentation, and art, along with his insatiable curiosity, gave the world new insight into anatomy, botany, engineering, and much more. Kids gain these same insights through hands-on STEM activities, essential questions, text-to-world connections, and links to online resources, including primary sources, that encourage readers to take a closer look at the world of the Renaissance. Projects use materials already found in most homes, reimagining and repurposing everyday items, as well as those found in the recycling bin. Make career connections in the fields of engineering, art, medicine, and more! Aligns with Common Core State Standards Projects include Designing a parachute, Making a camera obscura, Working with perspective, Designing a water clock. Addresses disciplinary core ideas (e.g., "Structure and Properties of Matter") and crosscutting concepts (e.g., "Energy and Matter;" "Influence of Engineering, Technology, and Science on Society and the Environment") for NSTA''s NGSS curriculum. Numerous, direct connections to Dimension 2 of the C3 Framework ("History" Grades 3-5), providing opportunities for young readers to explore how a historically significant person evolved in context and engendered both scientific and social change. Additional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further learning, a selected bibliography, and index. About the Build It Science Biographies set and Nomad Press The Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci is part of a set of three Build It Science Biographies that capture the curiosity of three science revolutionaries who were able to glimpse beyond the limits of human experience and make discoveries that continue to resonate today. Other titles in this set include The Science and Technology of Ben Franklin and The Science and Technology of Marie Curie. Nomad Press books in the Build It series integrate content with participation. Combining content with inquiry-based projects stimulates learning and makes it active and alive. Nomad''s unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.

The Science and Technology of Leonardo Da Vinci

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Michigan

Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists

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Art, Music, Drama/Theater

Leonardo da Vinci

Leonardo Collection

The Fundanentals of Drawing

Leonardo

Edward McCurdy

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Florida

The Notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci

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Laura Morelli

This book is new I literally just bought it but noticed it does have a few blemishes on the cover.  I decided to read ut on Kindle instead so its looking for a new home.  It has never been read.

Pennsylvania

A Novel of World War II and Da Vinci's Italy

An exciting, dual-timeline historical novel about the creation of one of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous paintings, Portrait of a Lady with an Ermine, and the woman who fought to save it from Nazi destruction during World War II. Milan, 1492: When a 16-year old beauty becomes the mistress of the Duke of Milan, she must fight for her place in the palace--and against those who want her out. Soon, she finds herself sitting before Leonardo da Vinci, who wants to ensure his own place in the ducal palace by painting his most ambitious portrait to date. Munich, World War II: After a modest conservator unwittingly places a priceless Italian Renaissance portrait into the hands of a high-ranking Nazi leader, she risks her life to recover it, working with an American soldier, part of the famed Monuments Men team, to get it back. Two women, separated by 500 years, are swept up in the tide of history as one painting stands at the center of their quests for their own destinies.

The Night Portrait

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If you loved The DaVinci code, you won’t be disappointed in this book, which was written prior to The DaVinci Code.

The Lost Mysteries of Leonardo

The Da Vinci Codex is a priceless collection of Leonardo's original work-- or is it? When Da Vinci scholar Vance Erikson discovers that several of the Codex's pages are forgeries, the search is on for the genuine documents, which may hold startling secrets and revelations.

But Erikson is not the only one seeking the missing pages. He soon finds himself the target of a murderous conspiracy that dates back to the dawn of Christianity itself. For the Da Vinci Codex is more than just a precious document. It is also the key to a long-lost discovery of frightening importance. Now, not only Erikson's life but the future itself is at stake. Ultimate power is the prize for whomever seizes ...

The Da Vinci Legacy

First published in 1983, The Da Vinci Legacy is an engrossing international thriller.

The DaVinci Legacy

Fritjof. Capra

Minor shelving wear, inside is still big good condition.

Inside the Mind of the Great Genius of the Renaissance

The Science of Leonardo

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William Holmgren

Dr. Jayne Henry, a talented British archaeologist, is leading the restoration of Florence, Italy’s iconic Basilica of the Santissima Annunziata, when she uncovers a stunning secret—Leonardo da Vinci's fabled lost studio.

This groundbreaking find threatens to reshape history, prompting the Italian Historical Society to halt the project and exclude foreign involvement. Sidelined yet determined, Jayne embarks on a quest to retrace Leonardo's steps across Renaissance Europe to uncover the truth. Her focus shifts to a young Leonardo, who, at 28 years old, is burdened by debt and stuck in creative despair. His destiny changes when he meets a captivating woman who reignites his imagination on a streak of creativity the world has never seen.

The untold tale behind the smile of the mysterious Mona Lisa is pieced together, unlocking the secrets of the past and presenting Jayne with a new perspective on her own future.

The Untold Love Story of Leonardo and Lisa

Behind Her Smile

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Illinois

Ohio

The Lost Mysteries of Leonardo

The Da Vinci Codex is a priceless collection of Leonardo's original work-- or is it? When Da Vinci scholar Vance Erikson discovers that several of the Codex's pages are forgeries, the search is on for the genuine documents, which may hold startling secrets and revelations.

But Erikson is not the only one seeking the missing pages. He soon finds himself the target of a murderous conspiracy that dates back to the dawn of Christianity itself. For the Da Vinci Codex is more than just a precious document. It is also the key to a long-lost discovery of frightening importance. Now, not only Erikson's life but the future itself is at stake. Ultimate power is the prize for whomever seizes ...

The Da Vinci Legacy

First published in 1983,The Da Vinci Legacy is an engrossing international thriller.


The Da Vinci Legacy

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Dan Brown

Never opened but some very light wear on slipcover

A Novel

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon and French cryptologist Sophie Neveu work to solve the murder of an elderly curator of the Louvre, a case which leads to clues hidden in the works of Da Vinci and a centuries-old secret society.

The Da Vinci Code

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Janis Herbert

His Life and Ideas, 21 Activities

Presents a biography of this prolific artist and inventor through projects in cartography, animal art, bird observation, and mask making.

Leonardo Da Vinci for Kids

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Javier Sierra

Alberto Manguel

Utah

Milan, 1497: Leonardo da Vinci is completing his masterpiece, The Last Supper. Pope Alexander VI is determined to execute him after realizing that the painting contains clues to a baffling -- and blasphemous -- message, which he is determined to decode. The Holy Grail and the Eucharistic Bread are missing, there is no meat on the table and, shockingly, the apostles are portraits of well-known heretics -- none of them depicted with halos. And why has the artist painted himself into the scene with his back turned toward Jesus? The clues to Leonardo's greatest puzzle are right before your eyes....

The Secret Supper

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Anatomy for Artists

Mike Venezia

Colorado

Meet Artist Leonardo da Vinci Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bring to life the works of renowned artists, combining poignant anecdotes with important factual information for readers (Ages 8-9). Clever illustrations and story lines, together with full-color reproductions of actual paintings, give children a light yet realistic overview of Leonardo DaVinci's life and style.

Leonardo Da Vinci (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)

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