A Curious Child Once upon a time, in a small village called Vinci in Italy, a boy named Leonardo was born on April 15, 1452. Leonardo was a curious child who loved to explore and learn about everything around him. He was fascinated by nature, animals, and the way things worked. Learning from the World Leonardo didn't go to a formal school, but he learned a lot from observing the world. He watched birds fly, studied plants, and sketched everything he saw. His father noticed his talent for drawing and sent him to Florence to study with a famous artist named Verrocchio. The Many Talents of Leonardo As Leonardo grew up, he became known for his incredible talent in many fields. He was a painter, sculptor, inventor, scientist, and engineer. He painted beautiful pictures like the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, which are still famous today. His artwork was full of detail and life, making them look almost real. Inventing the Future Leonardo was also an inventor. He...