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Art of the Catapult, Gurstelle
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 1556525265
- EAN
- 9781556525261
- Publication Name
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- Type
- Paperback
- Release Title
- Art of the Catapult
- Artist
- Gurstelle
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Product Information
Whether playing at defending their own castle or simply chucking pumpkins over a fence, wannabe marauders and tinkerers will become fast acquainted with Ludgar, the War Wolf, Ill Neighbor, Cabulus, and the Wild Donkey--ancient artillery devices known commonly as catapults. Building these simple yet sophisticated machines introduces fundamentals of math and physics using levers, force, torsion, tension, and traction. Instructions and diagrams illustrate how to build seven authentic working model catapults, including an early Greek ballista, a Roman onager, and the apex of catapult technology, the English trebuchet. Additional projects include learning how to lash and make rope and how to construct and use a hand sling and a staff sling. The colorful history of siege warfare is explored through the stories of Alexander the Great and his battle of Tyre; Saladin, Richard the Lionheart, and the Third Crusade; pirate-turned-soldier John Crabbe and his ship-mounted catapults; and Edward I of England and his battle against the Scots at Stirling Castle.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Chicago Review Press, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1556525265
ISBN-13
9781556525261
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30222590
Product Key Features
Book Title
Art of the Catapult : Build Greek Ballistae, Roman Onagers, English Trebuchets, and More Ancient Artillery
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Science & Nature / Experiments & Projects, Military / Weapons, Technology / How Things Work-Are Made
Publication Year
2004
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
History, Juvenile Nonfiction
Intended Audience
Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
12.3 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Reviews
"A fascinating look at world history, military strategy, and physics, related with an engaging yet lighthearted touch." -- School Library Journal. "This book is a hoot . . . the modern version of Fun for Boys and Harpers Electricity for Boys." -- Natural History. "Fascinating." -- Seattle Post-Intelligencer. "Puts the weapons in context of their times." -- Sacramento Bee.
Dewey Edition
22
Grade from
Fourth Grade
Lccn
2004-004866
Target Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Decimal
623.4/41
Lc Classification Number
U875.G87 2004
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- r***9 (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseitem came extremely warped and bent. a piece of the front cover was completely ripped off. the authors name and the title were all crooked and wonky.
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- r***9 (2)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseitem came extremely warped and bent. a piece of the front cover was completely ripped off. the authors name and the title were all crooked and wonky.
- r***1 (2042)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseBook is in great condition...even better than described! Fast shipping!
- l***u (203)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAAA seller - as advertised, and quickly shipped. Thanks!