Ever wonder why the sky is blue, or how water flows, or what makes things fly? Well, Leonardo da Vinci certainly did. From childhood until the day he died, he was in search of these and so many other answers. Leonardo dedicated his life to becoming a scientist…and engineer…and inventor…and architect…and artist…and sculptor. Do you think he stopped there? Think again.

CK Curriculum Alignment: CKLA Grade 5 (download only); CKHG Grades 5 & 8

Voices in History™ is a Core Knowledge Biography Series that encourages young readers to learn about real superheroes in history. As a result of acts of extraordinary bravery, ingenuity, strength, and determination, these people made a difference and changed the world. Perhaps their remarkable stories will inspire young readers to become the superheroes of the future.