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.