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Leonardo da Vinci

2000
A biography of fifteenth-century artist and thinker Leonardo da Vinci, based on an investigation of his art, relationships, scientific studies, and manuscripts.

Galileo's daughter

a historical memoir of science, faith, and love
1999
Chronicles the life of Galileo Galilei, focusing on his relationship with his eldest child Virginia, and explaining how she helped influence her father's work.

Court and commedia

the Italian Renaissance stage
1975
Discusses the theatre of Renaissance Italy and its influence on the performing arts.

The Renaissance

a history of civilization in Italy from 1304-1576 A.D.
1981
A history of the Renaissance as it flowered through Italy. Emphasizes the contributions of characters famous in history.

Pigeon hero!

2003
Based on the true story of a carrier pigeon named GI Joe, who braved enemy fire and other hazards to deliver a crucial message that prevented the bombing of an Italian town during World War II.

Tony's bread

an Italian folktale
1996
A baker loses his daughter but gains a bakery in the grand city of Milano after meeting a determined nobleman and baking a unique loaf of bread.

Strega Nona

her story
2000
Grandma Concetta heals everyone with her remedies and advice, and when she retires, she leaves Nona her magic pasta pot with its secret ingredient.

The language of doves

1996
On her sixth birthday, Julietta's grandfather gives her one of his beautiful homing pigeons and tells her a story of his experience raising and training doves in Italy during the Great War.

Who was Leonardo da Vinci?

2005
Presents an introduction to the life and accomplishments of the famous Italian Renaissance inventor and artist Leonardo da Vinci.

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