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Build it! Make it! Mini battle machines, by Rob Ives ; illustrated by John Paul de Quay

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Build it! Make it! Mini battle machines

by Rob Ives ; illustrated by John Paul de Quay

Transform your kitchen table into a battle ground with working mini models of historic battle machines. Make your own medieval battlements and towers, then prepare to defend your castle with mini-launchers and siege engines. Get ready to trick your friends with sneaky traps and triggers. You can make: a spring-armed catapult, a medieval siege tower, a ninja throwing star, a marshmallow trigger, and much more! All you need are some simple household items. Mini Battles is packed with fun illustrations, clear step-by-step instructions and helpful tips. What's more, each project comes with bitesize facts explaining how the weapons and defences were used through the ages. So, what are you waiting for? Let battle commence!

Prepare for battle! -- Knights -- Round tower -- Drawbridge -- Portcullis -- Siege tower -- Collapsing tower -- Trebuchet -- Onager -- Catapult -- Ballista -- Air musket -- Simple catapult -- Crossbow -- Blowpipe -- Rubber band launcher -- Exploding ninja star -- Rocket launcher -- Laminated bow -- Clothespin launcher -- Mint launcher -- Finger trap -- Whirling helicopters -- Book trap -- Spiderbox -- Marshmallow trigger -- The finished models

juvenile

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