This is a nice STEM activity, with clear instructions on how to make a catapult. My students would enjoy this book!

A nice solid lesson in a book. It’s not boring, the pictures are great, and the project is fun and easy. Well done all around.

A book on catapults for young students! I was very excited to take a look at it. The part of the book that demonstrates how to build a catapult, the questions for further understanding and the links and resources for more information was the best part of the book. The actual facts about the different types of catapults, kinetic and potential energy, and the how and why catapults are designed was presented dryly and in a somewhat disjointed fashion. The knowledge seemed more fitting for middle schoolers, but the actual making of one seemed more appealing to 3rd - 5th/6th graders. Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to preview.

Thank you very much, NetGalley, for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book. This children’s nonfiction book is very useful for young readers. It explains a little bit of the history of a catapult as well as detailed step-by-step instructions for how to build one. It also teaches growth mindset and perseverance as the students are encouraged to make it better in the last page. It would definitely be a valuable addition to the school library. On one hand, it adds to a weaker, older portion of our collection, and on the other, it will be immediately useful in maker space and small group work.

Introduction is perfect for this - caution for safety.

The use of potential and kinetic energies is both defined and exhibited. Could be applied at any level of science. Most likely 3rd grade and up through basic HS science. Like the glossary; great for a quiz.