Atlatl

An atlatl is a special tool that helps you throw a spear really far and really fast. Think of it like a special launcher for your spear! When you use an atlatl, you hold the spear in a special notch at the end of the atlatl and then swing it forward like a big slingshot. The atlatl helps you throw the spear with more force and accuracy than if you just threw it with your arm. It's like having a super power!

People used atlatls a long time ago, way before guns were invented. They used them for hunting and for fighting enemies. Today, some people still use atlatls for fun or for sport. It's a fun way to see how far you can throw a spear when you have some help from a special tool!