Building on the success of The Da Vinci Code--a bestseller in 48 countries--this book brings inventions from the artist"s original coded notebooks alive. There"s more interest than ever in Leonardo Da Vinci, and here readers will find a rare glimpse into the innovator"s brilliant mind, with: -Gorgeous color artwork that breathes life into Leonardo"s inventions--from flying and war machines to musical instruments -Annotated diagrams that show exactly how each contraption would have worked -A look at how the inventions would be used in modern life With incredible detail and mechanical accuracy, Leonardo"s Machines unlocks the mystery of the artist"s notebooks in a way that"s both fascinating and educational!