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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
OUR PRICE: $18.69  

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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