Description |
1 online resource |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Handheld shooters. Many-thing shooter ; PVC slingshot rifle ; Crossbow ; Bow and arrow -- Mini siege engines. Pyramid catapult ; Enhanced mousetrap catapult ; Floating arm trebuchet ; Da Vinci catapult -- Hydraulic + pneumatic power. Hydraulic and pneumatic systems: the basics ; Pneumatic magic box ; Extending grabber ; Robot arm ; Hydraulic fighting robots -- Flight. Improvised darts ; Slingshot rocket ; Rubber band helicopter -- Other gadgets + contraptions. Paper plane launcher ; Wire loop game ; Propeller-powered car. |
Summary |
"Discover unexpected ways to turn common materials into crafty contraptions that range from surprisingly simple to curiously complex. In vivid color photos, you'll be guided to create slingshot rockets, unique catapults, and even hydraulic-powered machines. Whether you build one or all 19 of these designs, you'll feel like an ingenious engineer when you're through."-- Amazon.com. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Rubber bands.
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Rubber bands. |
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Toy making.
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Toy making. |
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Catapult.
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Catapult. |
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Toy guns.
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Toy guns. |
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Implements, utensils, etc.
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Implements, utensils, etc. |
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Rubber bands. |
Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Akiyama, Lance. Rubber band engineer. Beverly, Massachusetts : Rockport Publishers, 2016 9781631591044 1631591045 (OCoLC)921166374 |
ISBN |
1631591800 (electronic book) |
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9781631591808 (electronic book) |
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1631591045 |
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9781631591044 |
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