Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.0
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2839
Points per Word
0.000176
Page Count
41
Points per Page
0.012195
Description
The Genius of Leonardo is a middle grade biography that recounts the life and achievements of the Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. The narrative is told from the perspective of a mischievous young assistant who works in Leonardo's workshop and observes his painting, scientific studies, and invention sketches. The story covers Leonardo's major works such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, as well as his ambitious ideas for flying machines, tanks, and other inventions. Set in the Italian Renaissance, the book provides a factual overview of Leonardo's contributions to art, science, and engineering for young readers.