models and modelmaking

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models and modelmaking

Model buildings and how to make them

1979
Includes instructions for making model buildings using cardboard and wood.

Exploring pyramids around the world

making models of geometric solids
2004
Explains how to make models of geometric solids as a means of understanding the history of pyramids around the world, and their construction.

Model railways

1980
Briefly explains how to choose the rolling stock for a model railway, how to make buildings and scenery, and how to put it all together in a permanent or portable layout.

Model rockets

1983
Includes instructions for building a model V-2 rocket, a satellite, a space shuttle, and a cruise missile.

Great medieval projects you can build yourself!

2008
Contains hands-on projects, which can be made from commonly found items, designed to help students ages nine through twelve better understand the medieval world; and includes related trivia and side bars.

Model rockets

1982
Discusses the history, principles, and practical aspects of rocketry; presents experiments that illustrate rocket principles; and explains how to participate in model rocketry.

The kids' fort book

1982
Includes directions for building indoor and outdoor forts from blankets, boxes, leaves, sand, snow, and logs, as well as instructions for making model forts and toy weapons.

Plastic model kits

1992
Information about plastic model kits, how they originated, their components, how to put them together, how to display them, and how to join with other groups of modelmakers.

Water transportation

1992
Discusses different types of water transportation, including rafts, sailboats, and amphibious craft, and gives step-by-step instructions on building models and performing related activities.

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