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1) Knight
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Be an eyewitness to what life was really like for a knight in medieval times -- from battles to banquets and from jousting to hunting. See how a knight put on his armor. Find out why knights decorated their shields. Discover deadly weapons known as caltrops.
2) Arms & armor
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A photo essay examining the design, construction, and uses of hand weapons and armor from a Stone Age axe to the revolvers and rifles of the Wild West.
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2022.
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"By taking the focus off of mining and building and placing it squarely on exploration and action, Minecraft Dungeons offers players a whole new way to enjoy the colorful world of Minecraft. In this book, readers will get a closer look at the armor, weapons, and other important gear they can use to conquer the game's challenges. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter"--
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2014.
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The Batsuit is more than just a clever disguise. It's a high tech suit of body armor that protects Batman from bullets, fire, and so much more. But Batman is a fictional superhero-- none of his gear, including his gadget-packed Utility Belt to his Batmobile, is real, right? Think again! Explore how the Batsuit's amazing features are actually rooted in real world science and engineering.--from back cover.
10) Arms and armor
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c1995
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A clearly presented history of warriors and their weapons from the bronze age Egyptians through medieval footmen and knights to the current soldier of today with Kevlar "armor".
11) Invulnerability
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2022.
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"Engaging images accompany information about invulnerability. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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2020.
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"The world can be a dangerous place. Over time, animals evolved many natural defenses to help them survive. Combat during wartime is extremely dangerous. Why not look to nature to find the best defenses for soldiers on the battlefield? Military forces have done just that for hundreds of years. From the armor of medieval knights to tomorrow's advanced camouflage, take a look at how military technology often mimics the traits of animals to help protect...
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2015.
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For those who've always wanted to live in a castle or become a knight, this engaging text presents 100 fun facts about these high-interest topics. Readers will find out what it was like to live in the Middle Ages, what it took to become a knight, and what happened on the battlefield. They'll love learning about the famous knights of fact and fiction as well as discovering the ins and outs of medieval castles, some of which are still standing today....
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