Launchers, Lobbers, and Rockets Engineer
Make 20 Awesome Ballistic Blasters with Ordinary Stuff
by Lance Akiyama
Quarto Publishing Group – Rockport Publishing
Rockport Publishers
Pub Date 19 Jun 2018
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Quarto Publishing Group – Rockport Publishing
Rockport Publishers
Pub Date 19 Jun 2018
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Description
After the huge successes of Rubber Band Engineer and Duct Tape Engineer, we finally take away the boundaries of a single category and let author Lance Akiyama create twenty devious weapons of backyard warfare.
Each of these launchers are made from PVC, soda bottles, rubber bands, hairspray cans, and anything you might find in the junk drawer, and are capable of firing marshmallows, poker chips, tennis balls, sponges, and plenty more.
This book is written for adults, but kids and teens can get in on the fun, too. Projects range from simple shooters to be built by novice crafters, to the more complicated Slide Action Rubber Band Gun, A Wrist-Mounted Crossbow, and even a Desk Drawer Booby Trap.
Each of these launchers are made from PVC, soda bottles, rubber bands, hairspray cans, and anything you might find in the junk drawer, and are capable of firing marshmallows, poker chips, tennis balls, sponges, and plenty more.
This book is written for adults, but kids and teens can get in on the fun, too. Projects range from simple shooters to be built by novice crafters, to the more complicated Slide Action Rubber Band Gun, A Wrist-Mounted Crossbow, and even a Desk Drawer Booby Trap.
After the huge successes of Rubber Band Engineer and Duct Tape Engineer, we finally take away the boundaries of a single category and let author Lance Akiyama create twenty devious weapons of...
Description
After the huge successes of Rubber Band Engineer and Duct Tape Engineer, we finally take away the boundaries of a single category and let author Lance Akiyama create twenty devious weapons of backyard warfare.
Each of these launchers are made from PVC, soda bottles, rubber bands, hairspray cans, and anything you might find in the junk drawer, and are capable of firing marshmallows, poker chips, tennis balls, sponges, and plenty more.
This book is written for adults, but kids and teens can get in on the fun, too. Projects range from simple shooters to be built by novice crafters, to the more complicated Slide Action Rubber Band Gun, A Wrist-Mounted Crossbow, and even a Desk Drawer Booby Trap.
Each of these launchers are made from PVC, soda bottles, rubber bands, hairspray cans, and anything you might find in the junk drawer, and are capable of firing marshmallows, poker chips, tennis balls, sponges, and plenty more.
This book is written for adults, but kids and teens can get in on the fun, too. Projects range from simple shooters to be built by novice crafters, to the more complicated Slide Action Rubber Band Gun, A Wrist-Mounted Crossbow, and even a Desk Drawer Booby Trap.
Marketing Plan
Campaign Focus:
Feature this as a step-by-step guide for creating twenty deviously fun launcher, lobbers, and shooters devised specially for backyard warfare. This ingenious author uses PVC, soda bottles, rubber bands, hair spray, grill lighters and everything you may find in the junk drawer to outfit an armory capable of firing marshmallows, poker chips, tennis balls, sponges, and more.
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Key Campaign Activity
Publicity - Long lead print as well as online craft websites and bloggers in the Craft market as well as DIY mediaSocial media outreach thru the authors platforms as well as QuartoConsumer:
Quarto Knows social media – especially Pinterest, Instagram and FacebookQuarto Knows B2C email campaignLeverage Author his website, Instagram and YouTubePublicity/Media:
Primary craft focus outlets including Make, Popular Mechanics, Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, Better Homes & GardensKey Craft Websites and Bloggers including Artsy, Crafted, craft Foxes DIY Network Online, Makezine, Brit + Co, and Craft GossipTrade Review: Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, Booklist, Bookish, Shelf Awareness, Kirkus, BookTribCampaign Focus:
Feature this as a step-by-step guide for creating twenty deviously fun launcher, lobbers, and shooters devised specially for backyard warfare. This ingenious author uses PVC, soda...
Marketing Plan
Campaign Focus:
Feature this as a step-by-step guide for creating twenty deviously fun launcher, lobbers, and shooters devised specially for backyard warfare. This ingenious author uses PVC, soda bottles, rubber bands, hair spray, grill lighters and everything you may find in the junk drawer to outfit an armory capable of firing marshmallows, poker chips, tennis balls, sponges, and more.
Key Selling Points:
Key Campaign Activity
Publicity - Long lead print as well as online craft websites and bloggers in the Craft market as well as DIY mediaSocial media outreach thru the authors platforms as well as QuartoConsumer:
Quarto Knows social media – especially Pinterest, Instagram and FacebookQuarto Knows B2C email campaignLeverage Author his website, Instagram and YouTubePublicity/Media:
Primary craft focus outlets including Make, Popular Mechanics, Family Circle, Good Housekeeping, Better Homes & GardensKey Craft Websites and Bloggers including Artsy, Crafted, craft Foxes DIY Network Online, Makezine, Brit + Co, and Craft GossipTrade Review: Library Journal, Publisher's Weekly, Booklist, Bookish, Shelf Awareness, Kirkus, BookTribAvailable Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781631594274 |
| PRICE | US$24.99 (USD) |
Available on NetGalley
| Download (PDF) |
Featured Reviews
Account D, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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On my best days, I’m a klutz. On my worst, I’m dangerous. Imagine what I’ll be now that l’ve read the ultra cool Launchers, Lobbers, and Rockets Engineer: Make 20 Awesome Ballistic Blasters with Ordinary Stuff. All kidding aside this is the perfect read for any teen or adult who wants to have devious — and ultra safe — fun by following author Lance Akiyama’s easy guide for creating launchers, lobbers, and shooters for backyard warfare. PVC, soda bottles, rubber bands, and the stuff in your junk drawer become the fulcrums for firing marshmallows, poker chips, tennis balls, sponges, and much much more. Stand back, I have a marshmallow! 5/5 Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group – Rockport Publishing, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine. #Launchers,lobbers,andRocketsEngineer #NetGalley |
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Julia G, Reviewer
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I was sceptical opening this book. I'm a mother of two, I should not get excited about straw blowguns and rubber band rockets. But I did! I want to build them all, with and without my children. Pictured instructions guide you through the construction process of some seemingly difficult projects made from simple materials that can be bought at any DIY store. A book I will certainly come back to play with for a long time. |
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Barb P, Bookseller
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My Recommendation
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Is it wrong that I want to make several of the items in this book AND USE THEM? I was the only girl in a family of 4 kids. This would have been the best book to have. had a little trouble with the download but was still able to see enough to have an idea. The items required to build most of the projects can be found around the house (or office). The instructions were clear and concise. The pictures were extremely helpful and went well with the instructions. I would recommend this book. |
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Lisabeth R, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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Pictured instructions guide you through the construction process of some seemingly difficult projects made from simple materials that can be bought at any DIY store. A book I will certainly come back to play with for a long time |
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Literary R, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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“Launchers, Lobbers, and Rockets Engineer” is a fun guide for using household items to create shooters, lobbers and launchers for backyard warfare. Rubber bands, soda bottles and your junk drawer treasures can serve as launchers for shooting off tennis balls, sponges, poker chips and much more. Highly recommended for safe family fun. Grateful to the Quarto Publishing Group - Rockport Publishing and NetGalley for the early copy, in exchange for my true review. #Launchers,lobbers,andRocketsEngineer #NetGalley |
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Emille W, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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I reviewed this copy with the thought that it would provide inspiration to a teenage engineer. With clear pictures and descriptions my daughter was impressed with the selection of items that could be made from simple household parts. Broken down into three sections, from simple concepts to a more extravagant project designs. This book has proved a definite hit with her and her college friends. (all are 16+ and most are studying engineering) |
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Jennifer L, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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Launchers, lobbers and rockets engineer provide 20 amazing projects to try at home. As an crafts person and aspiring engineer I found these projects really nice and handson. The projects range easy to more complex, rewarding us with a fun contraption in the end. The graphics are easy to follow and I found this a great read. Would totally recommend to kids who are itching to make their own rockets |
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Charity H, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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Fun and creative ideas with simple as a little more extensive supplies. My guys were eager to make many of these creations some they were surprised about and some I thought really did need some parent supervision. A favorite it the bow and arrow. The photos and instructions are great -- it really does make it easy to make this creative items. |
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Adam W, Bookseller
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My Recommendation
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Fun for Parents and Kids alike. Some have the potential to cause inury or damage though so supervision is a must. That said, there are lots of cool gadgets to make and fire here. Lots of projects for parents and kids to make together on a rainy day and to test out when the sun is shining. |
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Stephen W, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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I am a big child at heart, so when i saw this i immediatly thought i need it. This was interesting and the instructions on how to make the various launchers were clear and easy for me and my stepson to use. He loved it and so did i, brilliant book all round. Crafty parents and children alike, especially boys, this ones for you. |
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Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781631594274 |
| PRICE | US$24.99 (USD) |
Available on NetGalley
| Download (PDF) |
Featured Reviews
Account D, Reviewer
|
My Recommendation
|
|
On my best days, I’m a klutz. On my worst, I’m dangerous. Imagine what I’ll be now that l’ve read the ultra cool Launchers, Lobbers, and Rockets Engineer: Make 20 Awesome Ballistic Blasters with Ordinary Stuff. All kidding aside this is the perfect read for any teen or adult who wants to have devious — and ultra safe — fun by following author Lance Akiyama’s easy guide for creating launchers, lobbers, and shooters for backyard warfare. PVC, soda bottles, rubber bands, and the stuff in your junk drawer become the fulcrums for firing marshmallows, poker chips, tennis balls, sponges, and much much more. Stand back, I have a marshmallow! 5/5 Thanks to the author, Quarto Publishing Group – Rockport Publishing, and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are mine. #Launchers,lobbers,andRocketsEngineer #NetGalley |
My Recommendation
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Julia G, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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I was sceptical opening this book. I'm a mother of two, I should not get excited about straw blowguns and rubber band rockets. But I did! I want to build them all, with and without my children. Pictured instructions guide you through the construction process of some seemingly difficult projects made from simple materials that can be bought at any DIY store. A book I will certainly come back to play with for a long time. |
My Recommendation
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Barb P, Bookseller
|
My Recommendation
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|
Is it wrong that I want to make several of the items in this book AND USE THEM? I was the only girl in a family of 4 kids. This would have been the best book to have. had a little trouble with the download but was still able to see enough to have an idea. The items required to build most of the projects can be found around the house (or office). The instructions were clear and concise. The pictures were extremely helpful and went well with the instructions. I would recommend this book. |
My Recommendation
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Lisabeth R, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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Pictured instructions guide you through the construction process of some seemingly difficult projects made from simple materials that can be bought at any DIY store. A book I will certainly come back to play with for a long time |
My Recommendation
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Literary R, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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“Launchers, Lobbers, and Rockets Engineer” is a fun guide for using household items to create shooters, lobbers and launchers for backyard warfare. Rubber bands, soda bottles and your junk drawer treasures can serve as launchers for shooting off tennis balls, sponges, poker chips and much more. Highly recommended for safe family fun. Grateful to the Quarto Publishing Group - Rockport Publishing and NetGalley for the early copy, in exchange for my true review. #Launchers,lobbers,andRocketsEngineer #NetGalley |
My Recommendation
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Emille W, Reviewer
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My Recommendation
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|
I reviewed this copy with the thought that it would provide inspiration to a teenage engineer. With clear pictures and descriptions my daughter was impressed with the selection of items that could be made from simple household parts. Broken down into three sections, from simple concepts to a more extravagant project designs. This book has proved a definite hit with her and her college friends. (all are 16+ and most are studying engineering) |
My Recommendation
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Jennifer L, Reviewer
|
My Recommendation
|
|
Launchers, lobbers and rockets engineer provide 20 amazing projects to try at home. As an crafts person and aspiring engineer I found these projects really nice and handson. The projects range easy to more complex, rewarding us with a fun contraption in the end. The graphics are easy to follow and I found this a great read. Would totally recommend to kids who are itching to make their own rockets |
My Recommendation
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Charity H, Reviewer
|
My Recommendation
|
|
Fun and creative ideas with simple as a little more extensive supplies. My guys were eager to make many of these creations some they were surprised about and some I thought really did need some parent supervision. A favorite it the bow and arrow. The photos and instructions are great -- it really does make it easy to make this creative items. |
My Recommendation
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Adam W, Bookseller
|
My Recommendation
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|
Fun for Parents and Kids alike. Some have the potential to cause inury or damage though so supervision is a must. That said, there are lots of cool gadgets to make and fire here. Lots of projects for parents and kids to make together on a rainy day and to test out when the sun is shining. |
My Recommendation
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Stephen W, Reviewer
|
My Recommendation
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|
I am a big child at heart, so when i saw this i immediatly thought i need it. This was interesting and the instructions on how to make the various launchers were clear and easy for me and my stepson to use. He loved it and so did i, brilliant book all round. Crafty parents and children alike, especially boys, this ones for you. |
My Recommendation
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