models and modelmaking

Discusses the use of scientific models to represent concepts in Earth science, astronomy, biology, physics, and chemistry.

Presents directions for constructing simple houses, bridges, and other structures from drinking straws. These projects illustrate fundamental engineering principles.

Describes how to construct and use a variety of toy theaters, including spinning-disk theaters, Punch and Judy theaters, shadow theaters, and Victorian toy theaters.

Step-by-step instructions for using LEGO to make models of animals.

Instructions for making 11 different boats from common items. When finished, each boat will float.

An introduction to the hobby of model railroading, with advice on gauge and scale, sets and kits, laying track, power packs and wiring, and landscaping.

Simple text, illustrations, and diagrams explain how to set up model trains and scenery, accessories, and how model trains work.

An illustrated introduction to the craft of modelmaking for students of architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and related fields; discussing both study and presentation models, with information on tools, equipment, materials, and techniques.

Provides detailed step-by-step instructions for creating a skeleton of an apatosaurus from chicken bones and includes information about the dinosaur, a list of fifty discussion questions, and recipes for the leftover chicken meat.

Provides step-by-step illustrated instructions for making models of prehistoric animals out of materials such as ice cream, coat hangers, cardboard, and sand. Also includes a dinosaur quiz, instructions for making a dinosaur diary, and information on how prehistoric animals lived long ago.