{"product_id":"the-science-and-technology-of-leonardo-da-vinci-9781647410148","title":"The Science and Technology of Leonardo Da Vinci","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eA 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 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Leonardo da Vinci is famous for the Mona Lisa and other works of art. His other claim to fame? Being an inventor \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 fourteenth 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.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProjects use materials already found in most homes, reimagining and repurposing everyday items, as well as those found in the recycling bin.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMake career connections in the fields of engineering, art, medicine, and more  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAligns with Common Core State Standards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eProjects include Designing a parachute, Making a \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003ecamera obscura, Working with perspective, Designing a water clock.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cli\u003eAddresses 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. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNumerous, 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. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional materials include a glossary, a list of media for further learning, a selected bibliography, and index.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e About the Build It Science Biographies set and Nomad Press \u003ci\u003e The Science and Technology of Leonardo da Vinci\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Science and Technology of Ben Franklin \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Science and Technology of Marie Curie\u003c\/i\u003e. Nomad Press books in the \u003cb\u003eBuild It\u003c\/b\u003e 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.  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