Leonardo's Horse Contributor(s): Fritz, Jean (Author), Talbott, Hudson (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0399235760 ISBN-13: 9780399235764 Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Binding Type: Hardcover Published: October 2001 * Out of Print * Annotation: Leonardo da Vinci always dreamed of sculpting a horse in motion--made of bronze and standing three times larger than any living horse. Although he never realized his dream, 500 years after da Vinci's death, an enterprising American, Charles Dent, resolved to make the dream come true. Illustrations. Die cut. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Art - Sculpture |
Dewey: 730.92 |
LCCN: 00041550 |
Age Level: 6-9 |
Grade Level: 1-4 |
Lexile Measure: 760(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.46" H x 8.5" W x 10.62" L (0.98 lbs) 48 pages |
Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: North Carolina Children's Book Award, Nominee, Junior Book, 2003 Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Intermediate, 2005 South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 2003 Charlotte Award, Nominee, Intermediate, 2004 Michigan Notable Books, Winner, Notable Book, 2002 Sequoyah Book Awards, Nominee, Children's, 2003 Beehive Awards, Winner, Informational, 2004 Bluebonnet Awards, Nominee, Children's, 2004 Bookseller's Choice, Winner, Nonfiction, 2002 |
Review Citations: School Library Journal 09/01/2001 pg. 214 Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/2001 pg. 1357 Publishers Weekly 09/17/2001 pg. 80 Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2001 pg. 609 Booklist 10/15/2001 pg. 394 New York Times 11/18/2001 pg. 44 ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2002 pg. 1234 Christian Home & School 05/01/2002 pg. 28 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2001 pg. 161 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 161 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw School Library Journal 10/01/2004 |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 54098 Reading Level: 4.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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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