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Boomerangs: How to Make and Throw Them (Dover Crafts: Dolls & Toys)

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"Easy to follow instructions help the reader successfully make and throw their own boomerang out of materials found fairly easily in most areas of the country. A truly fascinating read." — Texas Kitchen and Garden and More It only takes minutes to make a good, guaranteed-to-return boomerang. By following a few more simple steps you will learn how to throw it so it will always return to you. Soon you will be in possession of a new hobby, experimenting with many types of boomerangs, flying them in new tricks and stunts, achieving a degree of accuracy and excitement that will give you pleasure whether you are young or old, whether it is your first boomerang or your fiftieth. This is the outstanding book on boomerangs. While a certain amount of the information is drawn from native methods, most is composed of new designs by Bernard Mason that are easy to make, easy to throw, safe, and full of possibilities. There are the standards — cross-stick boomerangs ranging in size from fourteen inches to three feet. There are pin-wheel boomerangs, undoubtedly the best flyers. There are boomabirds, boomerangs in bird shapes, airplane shapes, and other ornamentals with a wealth of strange flight patterns. There are tumblesticks, boomerangs that look like nothing but simple straight sticks — until you throw them. There are boomerangs you can make from cardboard. And there are the curved stick boomerangs from Australia. In each section there are examples of the best flyers, plus others — largest, smallest, jumpers, fast flyers, smooth flyers, and many more. Since, as the author says, each boomerang possesses its own unique character, there is always the feeling of magic each time a new one is made and thrown. With this book you can learn to make nearly every type of known boomerang, learn to fly them, and add a new area of skill and recreation to your life. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dover Publications (June 1, 1974)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0486230287


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 83


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.54 x 0.3 x 8.4 inches


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  • Who would have thought?!
Bought this as a supplement present for my boyfriend to go with a boomerang. I didn't think this was going to be as much of a hit as it was!! Easy to read and interesting. You might even be inspired to make your own boomerang.
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2016 by DaBombSki

  • Who knew there could be so much to learn about boomerangs!
My son has an affinity for the Aussie weapon. He often would try to construct a model boomerang from cardboard and other materials. A few would last for a brief duration while others failed altogether. I purchased this book to help him better understand the structural considerations among the various boomerang designs in use. The book is a quick read, and soon afterwards my son was designing better boomerangs. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2010 by Amazon Customer

  • Its about boomerangs.
Awfully dated but still a useful and informative guide for the beginner. I plan on using this as an easy introduction to the hobby.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2018 by Brad

  • Too much detail for 1st graders.
Australian themed week
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2019 by Jean Green

  • what do you call a boomerang that wont come back?
i did not have that problem. my first attempt at making a boomerang was an instant success. i read the few pages on making your first boomerang and an hour later i had my first successful flight. it is a reprint of a book from the twenties or thirties and i got a kick out of one of the materials being a stick that is used to measure how much gasoline is in the tank of an automobile. Classic! cars may have changed since then but the basic properties of boomerangs hasnt. if you want to impress some kids just whittle out a boomerang for them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2014 by gray dog

  • Great guide
A gift for a young man who needs help on tossing boomerangs. He says it has helped!
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018 by Amazon Customer

  • Four Stars
very informational
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2016 by DON CUCICH

  • Good book
A well-written book on a very odd topic. I enjoyed it.
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2020 by Andy Gerberich

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