Florence

Find out how the genius Michelangelo spent his childhood in Florence, quit school at 13 to paint, broke his nose, lived and worked at the Medici palace, and sculpted exquisite marble pieces. (Picture book)

Ever wondered about the story behind the towering sculpture of David by Michelangelo? In Florence, a huge block of marble was purchased to make a city statue, but no one could carve it. Michelangelo asked for the job, and it took him three years to create this masterpiece, a "stone giant." (Picture book)

Pictorial biography of Michelangelo, with details of his work in Florence - learning to paint in Ghirlandaio's studio, carving the monumental sculpture of David and Medici tombs, designing city walls, plus 21 activities to do: make an antique statue or sugar sculpture, write Renaissance poems, make homemade paint, and more. Excellent historical illustrations. (Activity book)

Before you visit the Duomo, find out about Filippo Brunelleschi (nickname Pippo), the architect who designed and built the great dome of the cathedral. Pippo's designs in the 15th century were extraordinary, and the red brick dome still stands today! (Picture book)

Fat little book, perfect for small hands, full of artworks from the Uffizi – portraits of dukes and duchesses, paintings of knights in armor, lovely scenes of the Madonna and child, Botticelli's Primavera. (Mini-picture book)

Engaging story of Leonardo da Vinci – his fascination with nature as a child, busy years painting, his inventions, scientific studies, sculptures, pageants and costume designs. Rich, detailed illustrations bring Leonardo to life. (Picture book)

Also chapter book Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?

Put together five models of Leonardo's inventions – a flying machine, paddle boat, armored tank, automated cart, mechanical knight, plus detailed drawings and descriptions in da Vinci's own words. Cardboard models are easily assembled, no glue or mechanical genius required. (Activity book)

Elisabetta falls in love with Giuliano de' Medici, son of Lorenzo the Magnificent. But Florence is divided by war and a tyrannical monk – Leonardo da Vinci, not Giuliano, captures her smile, the portrait of Monna Lisa. (Chapter book)

Annie and Jack are whirled back in time to Florence, to find Leonardo da Vinci, help him with his inventions, and enable Leonardo to fly. (Easy reader)

Botticelli (a nickname, that means "little barrel,") was a celebrity artist in Florence in his time, and you won't want to miss his ethereal Birth of Venus in the Uffizi today. Get the scoop about his life and times, growing up and painting in Florence. (Picture book)

This pocket-sized book is a scavenger hunt for Florence. Find portraits in the museums, get your photo taken in front of the "Gates of Paradise," rub the bronze boar, count the towers (torres) in Florence, visit a panetteria, and more. Fun for everyone in the family! (Activity book)