[[wiki-architecture]] · [[Architectural Concepts and History]] · [[ARCHITECTURE]] · [[000]] # Backyard Ballistics Backyard Ballistics is a how-to book by William Gurstelle that was published in 2001. It is full of experiments that can be done relatively inexpensively and can be easily executed. It also includes the history and mechanical principles of some of the inventions and projects. From catapults to rockets, this book describes accessible ways to create these at home or in the classroom. In addition to recreational use by individuals, teacher's guides have been developed and science fair projects designed around this book. It has been cited in several educational and scientific journals. == References == - [[Building Construction]] - [[Building Construction/Area Programming]] - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials]] - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials/Building Material]] - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials/Building Material/Concrete and Cement]] - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials/Building Material/Glass and Glazing]] - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials/Building Material/Insulation Materials]] - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials/Building Material/Metals and Alloys]] - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials/Building Material/Natural Stone]] - [[Building Construction/Construction & Materials/Building Material/Polymers and Composites]] == External links == Author William Gurstelle's website Backyard Ballistics Teacher's Guide Backyard Ballistics website William Gurstelle presentation on the Art of Living Dangerously