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Leonardo da Vinci by Nick E, Ryan K , and Riley W

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Leonardo's Inventions

Leonardo Da Vinci invented many tools we use today. He designed the first helicopter and plane, which he liked to call "flying machines". He also designed a tank, which was never even thought of until centuries later.The tank was designed to be a mobile war machine. Leonardo though that something like this should be powerful and mobile. He also made a triangular parachute, which was framed by wood. His friends called him a Renaissance Man. He was also a paintor, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist, and writer.

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Leonardo's Childhood

Leonardo Da Vinci is one of the most famous men to ever walk the earth. He was born just outside the village of Vinci. Da Vinci was an illegimate son raised by a man named Ser Piero. When Leo was in his teens he was an apprentice of Andrea del Verrocchio, this was when his young career started. He was a military engineer and sculpted many statues, also he designed artilary and fortresses for his home town. When Da Vinci was getting old he left Vinci and when he left, the French took over his hometown.

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Leonardo's Artwork

Leonardo Da Vinci was one of the greatest artist to walk the earth. He painted one of the most valuable paintings ever, the Mona Lisa. he started the Mona Lisa in 1503, and finished in 1519. Also the Mona Lisa was stolen in August 21, 1911. He painted many animals and humans, especially women. Leonardo sketched out his designs backwords so no one would steal his notes. He loved to sketch out war machines and helicopters. Lastly, he painted women with either babies or animals, like The Lady and the Ermine.

Resources: [] [] World Encyclopedia L 2007 Leonardo Da Vinci - Art For Children By Encot Rabott

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