Leonardo's Horse (Hardcover, New)

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"A scintillating sliver of history. . . . An inventive introduction to the Renaissance and one of its masters." ( Publishers Weekly, starred review)

"An unusual and surprisingly touching story . . . . An offbeat and intriguing read." ( The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review)

"At times sad, silly, and telling, this is a wholly entertaining book." ( School Library Journal, starred review)

"Filled with engaging details of Leonardo and his world. . . . Illustrations which range from utterly recognizable scenes of Florence to the ghostly horses at Leonardo's deathbed. . . . An unusual biography for young people, and one well worth poring over . . . . A unique way of picturing a unique world . . . . An extraordinary tribute." ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

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"A scintillating sliver of history. . . . An inventive introduction to the Renaissance and one of its masters." ( Publishers Weekly, starred review)

"An unusual and surprisingly touching story . . . . An offbeat and intriguing read." ( The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review)

"At times sad, silly, and telling, this is a wholly entertaining book." ( School Library Journal, starred review)

"Filled with engaging details of Leonardo and his world. . . . Illustrations which range from utterly recognizable scenes of Florence to the ghostly horses at Leonardo's deathbed. . . . An unusual biography for young people, and one well worth poring over . . . . A unique way of picturing a unique world . . . . An extraordinary tribute." ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review)

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Product Details

General

Imprint

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Country of origin

United States

Release date

October 2001

Availability

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First published

October 2001

Authors

Illustrators

Dimensions

295 x 215 x 13mm (L x W x T)

Format

Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / Picture book / With dust jacket

Pages

48

Edition

New

ISBN-13

978-0-399-23576-4

Barcode

9780399235764

Categories

LSN

0-399-23576-0



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