A collection of surprising revelations and quirky stories about one of the most amazing people who ever lived. This engaging volume reveals Leonardo da Vinci''s phenomenal accomplishments: mathematical discoveries, investigations of the secrets of the human body, the invention of a robot . . . and even a plan to divert Italy''s Arno River. Packed with fascinating facts, the book also covers biographical details, modern reflections on da Vinci''s legacy, and historical insights—offering a new appreciation of just how remarkable this "Renaissance man" really was.