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Condition
Acceptable: A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. ...
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
Author
William Gurstelle
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

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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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