Leonardo da Vinci. English-Chinese Parallel Text

Author: (USA) O'Connell
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Publishing Date: 2006-01-01
Features: As one of the most celebrated artists of the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci created many of the world's most famous paintings. His Mona Lisa and The Last Supper profoundly influenced and transformed the European art scene. Leonardo was not only a master painter and sculptor but also an outstanding scientist and inventor. His research covered everything from the human body to the movement of light. He invented flying machines, weapons, and drainage systems. His creative talent led to numerous groundbreaking achievements.
The Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Biographical Series is an excellent collection of biographies for young readers, introduced by FLTRP from the U.S. Lerner Publishing Group. Designed for high school and first- and second-year university students, the series features authentic English with English-Chinese parallel text, detailed annotations for easy reading and learning. The complete series consists of 13 volumes, featuring prominent figures such as Benjamin Franklin, the founding father of the United States; Martin Luther King Jr., a renowned leader of the Black civil rights movement; the literary giant William Shakespeare; Leonardo da Vinci, a master of the Italian Renaissance; highly charismatic sports stars like Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali, and Magic Johnson; legendary figures in film and music such as Charlie Chaplin, Steven Spielberg, Marilyn Monroe, and The Beatles; business genius Bill Gates; and the beloved Princess Diana.
Reading the extraordinary lives of these famous individuals can help young readers understand the social and historical context of different eras in the West, while also inspiring them to set lofty goals and face life's challenges with a positive attitude. This volume is part of the FLTRP Biographical Series, titled Leonardo da Vinci. As one of the most celebrated artists of the Italian Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci created many of the world's most famous paintings. His Mona Lisa and The Last Supper profoundly influenced and transformed the European art scene. Leonardo was not only a master painter and sculptor but also an outstanding scientist and inventor. His research covered everything from the human body to the movement of light. He invented flying machines, weapons, and drainage systems. His creative talent led to numerous groundbreaking achievements.
The Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (FLTRP) Biographical Series is an excellent collection of biographies for young readers, introduced by FLTRP from the U.S. Lerner Publishing Group. Designed for high school and first- and second-year university students, the series features authentic English with English-Chinese parallel text, detailed annotations for easy reading and learning. The complete series consists of 13 volumes, featuring prominent figures such as Benjamin Franklin, the founding father of the United States; Martin Luther King Jr., a renowned leader of the Black civil rights movement; the literary giant William Shakespeare; Leonardo da Vinci, a master of the Italian Renaissance; highly charismatic sports stars like Tiger Woods, Muhammad Ali, and Magic Johnson; legendary figures in film and music such as Charlie Chaplin, Steven Spielberg, Marilyn Monroe, and The Beatles; business genius Bill Gates; and the beloved Princess Diana.
Reading the extraordinary lives of these famous individuals can help young readers understand the social and historical context of different eras in the West, while also inspiring them to set lofty goals and face life's challenges with a positive attitude. This volume is part of the FLTRP Biographical Series, titled Leonardo da Vinci.