"I have always felt it is my destiny to build a machine that would allow man to fly," wrote Leonardo da Vinci in his journal alongside a sketch for an impossibly ingenious invention he called his Flying Machine. Though never built, it takes flight here in "Journal of Inventions: Leonardo da Vinci." This fascinating book is an exquisite collection of elaborate 3-D pop-ups and detailed illustrations based on the personal notebooks and sketches of the Renaissance's most influential mind. Discover da Vinci's Mechanical Man, ...
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"I have always felt it is my destiny to build a machine that would allow man to fly," wrote Leonardo da Vinci in his journal alongside a sketch for an impossibly ingenious invention he called his Flying Machine. Though never built, it takes flight here in "Journal of Inventions: Leonardo da Vinci." This fascinating book is an exquisite collection of elaborate 3-D pop-ups and detailed illustrations based on the personal notebooks and sketches of the Renaissance's most influential mind. Discover da Vinci's Mechanical Man, coil-spring clock mechanisms, hydraulic contraptions, and designs for armored vehicles--the precursor to modern tanks. Each invention is brought to life as a movable 3-D pop-up, with da Vinci's own words and illustrations to provide further insight. This endlessly fascinating book is sure to inspire young readers and adults alike.
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New. No Dust Jacket As Issued. No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality. 9.5 by 11.25 inches; In Publishers clear bag with loose descriptive sheet. Ages 8-12 and collectors. This fascinating book is an exquisite collection of elaborate 3-D pop-ups and detailed illustrations based on the personal notebooks and sketches of the Renaissance's most influential mind. Discover da Vinci's Mechanical Man, coil-spring clock mechanisms, hydraulic contraptions, and designs for armored vehicles the precursor to modern tanks. Each invention is brought to life as a movable 3-D pop-up, with da Vinci's own words and illustrations to provide further insight.
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Near Fine with No dust jacket as issued. 1592239080. Color Pop-Ups; 4to 11"-13" tall; 12 pages; 2009 Silver Dolphin Books. Oversize HC in glossy color pictorial paper covered boards with magnetic flap closure. 1st edition, 1st printing with complete 1-10 printing line. Bright fresh copy with pop-ups and mechanicals in perfect working order. Spine edge perhaps a trifle sunned; all else as new. NF...Oversize book may require additional charges for expedited or international shipping.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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