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Books with author John Paul de Quay

  • Colourama: Pop Up The Past: 3D Colouring Cards to Create and Complete

    John Paul de Quay

    Paperback (Michael O'Mara, Sept. 1, 2018)
    From an ancient Egyptian tomb to a medieval joust, and an Apollo moon landing to a towering Aztec temple, there are 15 incredible dioramas to complete. Each coloring card can be pulled out of the pad. Characters and objects within each scene can then be folded up to create a 3D effect. There are fun facts on the back of each page, so children can learn all about the iconic scenes and ancient civilizations they are coloring. Scenes include: Ice Age Settlement, Aboriginal Settlement, Ancient Egyptian Tomb, The City of Babylon, The Acropolis, Terracotta Army, Gladiatorial Arena, Viking Longboat, Medieval Joust, Samurai Warriors, The Black Death, Aztec City of Tenochtitlan, Native American Settlement, World War I Trenches and Apollo 11 Moon Landing.
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  • Break the Siege: Make Your Own Catapults

    Rob Ives, John Paul de Quay

    Paperback (Hungry Tomato ®, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Construct an arsenal of mini-models of large launchers, based on siege weapons used throughout history. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Wheel them out as you conduct a siege and load your catapults with raisins or marshmallows. Bite-sized facts explain how these siege weapons were used in history too!
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  • Stickmen's Guide to Aircraft

    John Farndon, John Paul de Quay

    Paperback (Hungry Tomato ®, Jan. 1, 2016)
    How do planes stay in the air? What is vertical takeoff? How does a pilot control altitude in a hot-air balloon? Join the Stickmen to find out how mechanisms work. Get an insider's view of these airborne wonders!
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  • Stickmen's Guide to Watercraft

    John Farndon, John Paul de Quay

    Paperback (Hungry Tomato ®, Jan. 1, 2016)
    How does a giant cruise ship stay upright? Just how big is an aircraft carrier? How are submarines powered? Join the Stickmen for a close look at how watercrafts work, though be careful―you may get into deep water!
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  • Surprise the Enemy: Make Your Own Traps and Triggers

    Rob Ives, John Paul de Quay

    Paperback (Hungry Tomato ®, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Make a set of traps and triggers powered by rubber bands and inspired by real-life devices. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Choose your target and area of operation, hide your traps and triggers, and wait. Bite-sized facts explain how these traps and triggers have been used through history too!
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  • Ready, Aim, Launch!: Make Your Own Small Launchers

    Rob Ives, John Paul de Quay

    Paperback (Hungry Tomato ®, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Make a battery of mini-launchers designed to fling small objects safely. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Then take aim and launch! Make several and use them on your own medieval battlefield. Bite-sized facts explain how these small launchers have been used through history too!
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  • Castle Attack: Make Your Own Medieval Battlefield

    Rob Ives, John Paul de Quay

    Paperback (Hungry Tomato ®, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Make models of castle buildings and little knights, and plan a medieval battle scene that uses the mini-launchers from other books in this series. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Deploy your launchers on both sides of the castle, jump to your stations, and attack. Bite-sized facts explain how these parts of a castle worked in history too!
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  • Stickmen's Guide to Aircraft

    John Farndon, John Paul de Quay

    eBook (Hungry Tomato ®, Jan. 1, 2016)
    How do planes stay in the air? What is vertical takeoff? How does a pilot control altitude in a hot-air balloon? Join the Stickmen to find out how mechanisms work. Get an insider's view of these airborne wonders!
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  • Break the Siege: Make Your Own Catapults

    Rob Ives, John Paul de Quay

    eBook (Hungry Tomato ®, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Construct an arsenal of mini-models of large launchers, based on siege weapons used throughout history. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Wheel them out as you conduct a siege and load your catapults with raisins or marshmallows. Bite-sized facts explain how these siege weapons were used in history too!
  • Surprise the Enemy: Make Your Own Traps and Triggers

    Rob Ives, John Paul de Quay

    eBook (Hungry Tomato ®, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Make a set of traps and triggers powered by rubber bands and inspired by real-life devices. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Choose your target and area of operation, hide your traps and triggers, and wait. Bite-sized facts explain how these traps and triggers have been used through history too!
  • Ready, Aim, Launch!: Make Your Own Small Launchers

    Rob Ives, John Paul de Quay

    Library Binding (Hungry Tomato ®, Aug. 1, 2016)
    Make a battery of mini-launchers designed to fling small objects safely. All you need are everyday items and some adult help. Then take aim and launch! Make several and use them on your own medieval battlefield. Bite-sized facts explain how these small launchers have been used through history too!
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  • Stickmen's Guide to Gigantic Machines

    John Farndon, John Paul de Quay

    Paperback (Hungry Tomato ®, Jan. 1, 2016)
    Join the Stickmen on a fascinating tour of monster vehicles, transporters, and construction tools. You'll discover some of the largest machines in existence and see the Stickmen (accidentally) test the limits of gravity!
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