Thames & Kosmos Happy Atoms Introductory Set
Suggested Age: 10-16 YearsEducational Focus: Science & bull; Build, scan, and identify molecules: the simplest way to learn about atoms, bonding, and chemistry & bull; The 17-atom set comes with 17 atom models that represent 6 different elements: 8 Hydrogen atoms, 3 Carbon atoms, 2 Nitrogen atoms, 2 Oxygen atoms, 1 Sodium atom, and 1 Chlorine atom. & bull; Includes the free Happy Atoms app (free download), scanning mat/periodic table poster, and quick start manual. & bull; A digital and physical chemistry set, tested with teachers and students. & bull; The app is available for Android, Kindle, and iOS devices.Chemistry is the science of materials, their properties, and how they react with each other. All materials are made of atoms. Why do some atoms combine with each other while other atoms do not? Because atoms just want to be happy! Of course, atoms don't really have feelings. But they do have observable behaviors. And atoms tend to be more stable, or happy, when they have certain numbers of electrons whizzing around their cores. Where do they find extra electrons if they need more to be happy? From other atoms that have too many electrons, of course! When atoms share or exchange electrons to be happy, they stick together. Happy atoms form molecules! With this revolutionary approach to teaching chemistry, you can make your own happy atoms! This physical and digital system lets you discover the world of molecules in an intuitive, hands-on way. Using a set of 50 atom models representing 16 different elements, you can assemble your own molecular models. The atoms connect easily with magnets: metal tips on the ends of rubbery arms, which represent free electrons, snap onto magnetic bonding sites on the atom spheres, which represent empty spots for electrons in the atom's outermost electron shell. With the Happy Atoms Complete Set, you can snap together thousands of different molecules. Because the atoms already have the correct number of free electrons and empty bonding sites, it is difficult to build a molecule that doesn't actually exist. Happy Atoms function like the building blocks of the universe! The digital component takes this molecular modeling system to the next level. Using the Happy Atoms app and the camera on your tablet or smartphone running iOS or Android, you can scan molecules you build. The app then uses state-of-the-art image recognition technology to identify the molecules. After a molecule is discovered, the app presents information about it, including its composition, usage, properties, hazards, formula, and structure. The app can recognize up to 10,000 molecules. It presents in-depth information about 150 molecules and general information about the rest. The app is a fun and interactive chemistry curriculum. It takes you on guided quests to discover new molecules and learn about them. You can track your progress with the app, collecting sets of molecules that you have built and explored. Many people think of chemistry as complicated and hard to grasp. New technology now enables us to take this innovative approach to teaching chemistry, making it more tangible and instinctive than ever before. Requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS 8 (or later) or Android 4.4 (or later, with 1 GB RAM, dual-core processor, and camera).
Thames & Kosmos Massive Erupting Volcano
Suggested Age: 8-14 YearsCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Geology & bull; Build and decorate a giant volcano model from cardboard and plaster and then make it safely erupt!. & bull; Choose between two volcano shapes; both stand at 1-foot tall! & bull; Decorate with paint, trees, and cardboard dinos. & bull; Use safe, non-hazardous chemicals and dyes to create a chemical reaction of flowing red ooze, simulating molten hot lava; includes enough chemicals for multiple eruptions. & bull; Includes full-color volcano poster, instructions, and information sheet that explores real-life volcanoes and what causes them.Simulate the epic, earth-shattering power of a volcano in your own home! Build a huge volcano model with a sturdy frame that effortlessly slides together. Wrap the frame in hardening plaster-coated fabric strips and then paint it to look like the real thing. Then, bring your volcano to life with cutouts of dinosaurs and prehistoric trees and this isn't just any old volcano; this is a model of an extremely ancient and immensely large volcano from the days dinosaurs roamed the planet!
Thames & Kosmos Happy Atoms Complete Set
Suggested Age: 10-16 YearsEducational Focus: Science & bull; Build, scan, and identify molecules: the simplest way to learn about atoms, bonding, and chemistry & bull; The 50-Atom set comes with 50 atom models that represent 16 different elements: 14 Hydrogen atoms, 1 Helium atom, 2 Lithium atoms, 2 Beryllium atoms, 6 Carbon atoms, 3 Nitrogen atoms, 6 Oxygen atoms, 2 Fluorine atoms, 1 Neon atom, 2 Sodium atoms, 2 Magnesium atoms, 2 Silicon atoms, 2 Phosphorus atoms, 2 Sulfur atoms, 2 Chlorine atoms, and 1 Argon atom. & bull; Includes the free Happy Atoms app (free download), scanning mat, quick start manual, and drawstring storage bag. & bull; A digital and physical chemistry set, tested with teachers and students. & bull; The app is available for Android, Kindle, and iOS devices.Build thousands of molecules from plastic atom models that connect easily using magnets. Experiment on your own by snapping together atoms to form molecules, or follow detailed step-by-step instructions for 150 molecules. Because the physical atom models already have the correct number of free electrons and empty bonding sites, it is difficult to build a molecule that doesn’t actually exist!
Thames & Kosmos Crystal Nightlight
Suggested Age: 8 Years and UpEducational Focus: Geology & bull; Grow your own crystal and display it on a color-changing light-up stage!. & bull; Assemble a special platform with a color-changing LED circuit inside. & bull; Learn about the chemistry of crystal formation and the physics of light and color. & bull; Includes a 16-page, full-color manual with step-by-step instructions and straightforward scientific explanations. & bull; For ages 8 and upGrow dozens of colorful crystals, including two types of crystals that glow in the dark. Experiment with growing a variety of crystals from a potassium alum salt solution. Add strontium aluminate to your crystal solutions to make phosphorescent crystals that charge up in the light and then glow in the dark on their own, slowly emitting the stored light energy. Or try adding one of two ultraviolet-reactive pigments, pink and greenish-yellow, to your crystals to create fluorescent crystals, which glow in stunning colors under the light from the included ultraviolet flashlight.
Thames & Kosmos Orbiting Solar System
Suggested Age: 6 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Astronomy & bull; Build a colorful, mechanical, rotating model of our solar system!. & bull; The model uses a windup motor to set the planets in motion--no batteries required. & bull; Explore fundamental gear mechanics and discover a special type of gear called a planetary gear. & bull; Great for science fair projects, you'll learn about the planets' celestial orbits and tons of cool planetary facts. & bull; Includes a built-in expansion slot should the mysterious Planet Nine be discovered!Set the planets in motion with a flick of your wrist! Build a mechanical model of the solar system including the sun and eight planets (also known as an orrery), wind it up, and watch the planets revolve around the sun. Assemble this complex machine using snap-together plastic parts to learn how the gears and wind-up mechanism work to spin the model. Detail each planet with colorful, realistic-looking printed planet graphics. Discover how a special type of gear called a planetary gear is used to simulate the mesmerizing motion of the solar system. Learn about the order of the planets, their relative sizes, their rates of revolution around the sun, their appearance, and other planetary facts. Bonus: There's a built-in expansion slot in case the mysterious Planet Nine is discovered! This kit includes full-color step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions.
Thames & Kosmos Science Laboratory
Suggested Age: 3 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Science & bull; This fun and informative science kit allows preschool-age kids to get a head start on learning important STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) skills & bull; Includes 24 large, plastic scientific tools that are durable, reusable, and easy-to-handle to ensure long-lasting fun and exploration. & bull; A 16-page, full-color manual explains to parents and adult supervisors how the scientific tools in the kit should be presented to their children and provides insight into a child's developmental stages. & bull; A set of 10 experiment cards are double-sided: one side has illustrated instructions for children to follow; the other side has information for the parent, caregiver, or teacher to read to the child (materials required for the experiment, the scientific concept the experiment addresses, etc.). & bull; All components of the kit fit neatly in a durable plastic storage case ensuring easy clean-up and transport.Preschoolers and kindergartners have a natural curiosity to explore and learn about the world around them through experimentation, observation, and play. This kit was developed according to the current educational philosophy of fostering children's inquisitiveness and interests by providing them with tools and open-ended learning experiences to optimally support their development. Experimenting freely with a variety of safe and engaging tools stimulates creativity and the spirit of scientific thinking.
Thames & Kosmos Ooze Labs: Alien Slime Lab
Suggested Age: 6 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Creativity & bull; Mix up four different types of slime and conduct scientific tests to identify them!. & bull; Real STEM learning with a fun, fictional storyline, you are the lead chemist in your very own out-of-this-world laboratory and it's your job to identify UFOs-Unidentified Funky Oozes! & bull; Conduct viscosity tests on the slime; dissect it with tweezers and a plastic scalpel; cut out a brain shape; stamp it with an alien head and add eyes to your alien slime! & bull; Includes safe, non-toxic materials (does not contain borax) and a 24-page, full-color instruction manual that guides experimentation and offers engaging scientific information. & bull; Compatible with other kits in the Ooze Labs line; Use the Alien Slime Lab station independently, or combine it with other Ooze Labs stations to create the ultimate chemistry laboratory!As lead chemist in your very own out-of-this-world laboratory, it's your job to identify ufos — unidentified funky oozes! Set up and use your lab station — separately or as an extension of the ooze labs chemistry station (a parents’ choice Silver honor winner! ) — to mix up batches of unidentified “alien” slime and conduct tests on them to analyze and investigate their special properties. The kit comes with all the tools needed to set forth on your Alien slime research mission. Use the syringe to conduct viscosity tests, roll the slime with a roller, and dissect it with tweezers and a plastic scalpel. Cut a brain shape out of the slime, stamp it with an alien head, and add eyes to it! Explore your slimes’ make-up and properties — like their different colors, glittery components, and glowing and color-changing effects — and then use your findings to correctly identify the different slimes. Real science and playful science fiction come together in this wacky, activity-filled kit!
Thames & Kosmos Kids First Math: Pattern Blocks Math Kit with Activity Cards
Suggested Age: 3 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts & bull; Includes a set of 250 plastic blocks in a variety of geometric shapes, colors, and sizes & bull; Activity cards guide lessons to develop skills in basic geometry, shapes, pattern recognition, symmetry, problem solving, comparing, fractions, and division. & bull; Also develops spatial intelligence and fine motor skills while providing endless possibilities for open-ended creative play. & bull; Developed for pre-school and K-2 aged children in physical school or virtual learning environments. & bull; Includes a durable, stackable storage case to house all components.Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one's own hands and learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book and is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.
Thames & Kosmos Kids First Math: Number Rods Math Kit with Activity Cards
Suggested Age: 3 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts & bull; Includes a set of 250 colorful plastic rods of varying lengths. & bull; Activity cards guide lessons to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, graphing, pattern recognition, measuring, and basic mathematical operations. & bull; Also develops spatial intelligence and fine motor skills while providing endless possibilities for open-ended creative play. & bull; Developed for pre-school and K-2 aged children in physical school or virtual learning environments. & bull; Includes a durable, stackable storage case to house all components.Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one's own hands and learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book and is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.
Thames & Kosmos Solar-Powered Rovers
Suggested Age: 8 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Engineering & bull; Build 5 different models powered by the sun, including three types of solar cars, a solar fan, and a solar robot!. & bull; The unique building system of ultralight bamboo rods, plastic gears, and a powerful solar panel makes your models functional, speedy, and durable. & bull; Perform experiments with the models to discover how solar cells work and to learn about the amazing capabilities of solar energy. & bull; Ideal for fans of model building who are looking for additional context or activities beyond initial assembly. & bull; Includes a 16-page, full-color manual with clear language, simple step-by-step illustrated instructions, and scientific explanations.The sun's energy can be used to do some pretty astonishing things! Get ready to explore the amazing capabilities of solar energy by building your own solar-powered vehicles and devices. Using a system of ultralight bamboo rods, plastic gears, and a powerful solar panel, you'll build five different motorized models that that move using electricity generated directly from sunlight. Construct three types of solar cars, a solar fan, and a solar robot. Perform science experiments with each model to learn about gear ratios, solar cells, and more. The ultralight materials make your models speedy and durable while the modular gearing system lets you test out three different gear ratios.
Thames & Kosmos Kids First Math: Base Ten Blocks Math Kit with Activity Cards
Suggested Age: 4 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts & bull; Includes a set of 121 plastic connecting blocks representing 2,200 units (1 cubic centimeter each) & bull; Activity cards guide lessons in base ten concepts, the decimal system, area, volume, and basic mathematical operations. & bull; Also develops spatial intelligence and fine motor skills while providing endless possibilities for open-ended creative play. & bull; Developed for pre-school and K-2 aged children in physical school or virtual learning environments. & bull; Includes a durable, stackable storage case to house all components.Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one's own hands and learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book and is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.
Thames & Kosmos Coding & Robotics: Challenge Pack 1
Suggested Age: 4-8 YearsCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Coding & bull; Add-on pack for the award-winning Kids First Coding & Robotics STEM experiment kit!. & bull; Introduces 8 new mechanical robots with engineering challenges to perform. & bull; Includes all the pieces to build the new models (including a bulldozer, scissor lift, plow, hammer, and more) as well as six new map cards. & bull; Cannot be used without the original Kids First Coding & Robotics kit; robotic base unit and code cards from the base kit are required to operate the new models introduced in Challenge Pack 1.This is an ADD-ON pack for our Kids First Coding & Robotics kit, a Parents' Choice Gold Award winner. Add more robotic creations to Sammy's world! This "challenge pack" introduces eight new mechanical robots and devices with engineering challenges to perform with each one. These new models, including a bulldozer, scissor lift, plow, and hammer, offer up new stories and scenarios for you to apply your growing coding knowledge to: Can you build a catapult to shoot a ball into a basket? Can your forklift robot retrieve an object? Can your robotic claw extend and grip something just out of reach?
Thames & Kosmos Kids First Math: Stacking Block Abacus Math Kit with Activity Cards
Suggested Age: 3 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts & bull; Includes a set of 5 vertical rods and 75 colorful cubes that stack on the rods & bull; Activity cards guide lessons to develop skills in counting, sorting, digits, addition, subtraction, and comparing. & bull; Also develops spatial intelligence and fine motor skills while providing endless possibilities for open-ended creative play. & bull; Developed for pre-school and K-2 aged children in physical school or virtual learning environments. & bull; Includes a durable, stackable storage case to house all components.Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one's own hands and learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book and is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.
Kids First Biology Lab v2
Suggested Age: 8-12 YearsCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Science & bull; Discover the science of living things with this complete introductory microscope kit & bull; 4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses work together with a 15x ocular lens to allow for magnification up to 600x. & bull; Includes slides and specimens to observe, as well as guidance to prepare your own specimens & bull; Long-lasting battery-powered LED illumination & bull; Durable plastic body suitable for young biologists-in-trainingDiscover the science of living things with this complete introductory microscope kit. The beautifully illustrated experiment manual guides you through observations of many living specimens found in and around your home: onion cells, pond water, chloroplasts, plant stem cross sections, microorganisms, mouth cells, meat cells, different types of hair and fur, dust mites, bugs, pollen in honey, and much more. See how an onion cell shrivels and how an paramecium wiggles. Analyze the differences between the hair on your head and the sheep’s hair in your wool sweater. The kit includes slides, cover slips, and many helpful tools. Learn how to use these tools to prepare slides and how to use the microscope to examine them. The kit includes slides, cover slips, and many helpful tools. Learn how to use these tools to prepare slides and how to use the microscope to examine them. Investigate how the lenses in a microscope bend light to magnify images.
Thames & Kosmos Hydropower
Suggested Age: 8 Years and UpEducational Focus: Physics & bull; Renewable energy science kit & bull; Build a series of models and conduct experiments to explore the power of water. & bull; Models include a waterwheel, sawmill, hammer mill, and hydroelectric power station! & bull; Learn about how water is used to generate electricity, do physical work, and why it is a promising energy source. & bull; Includes a 32-page, full-color experiment manual with step-by-step instructions and detailed scientific explanations.Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years in watermills and is now commonly used to generate electricity in applications such as hydroelectric dreams and Tidal power plants. Explore the power of water by building models and conducting experiments with them. Learn about how different devices are used to extract useful energy from moving water — from a waterwheel in a small stream to a giant turbine in a Tidal power station. Build a waterwheel, a sawmill, and a hammer mill to harness the energy of moving water to do different types of physical work. Investigate the intriguing properties of water by performing experiments involving surface tension, adhesion, and cohesion. Learn about water pressure by building a water tower, communicating vessels, and a water fountain. Construct a hydroelectric power station to generate electricity and light an LED. Learn about where the energy in ocean waves, tides, and rivers comes from, and discover how we can generate electricity from them. The full-color, 32-page experiment manual offers illustrated instructions and Scientific information. 12 experiments and building projects harness mechanical energy from water to do physical work generate electricity to light an LED learn the physics of water turbines discover why hydropower is a promising source of energy.
Thames & Kosmos Crystal Growing
Suggested Age: 10 Years and UpEducational Focus: Geology & bull; Grow dozens of dazzling crystals with this classic science kit & bull; Experiment with different types of crystals and learn about their strucure and geometry. & bull; Craft crystal geodes and fun plaster shapes--including stars, lightning bolts, dolphins and pyramids--for you to grow crystals on. & bull; Use dyes to grow a rainbow of custom colors and display your crystal creations in the included treasure chest. & bull; Includes a 32-page, full-color manual with step-by-step instructions and fun and straightforward scientific explanations and facts.Grow dozens of dazzling crystals and conduct 15 illuminating experiments with this classic science kit. Experiment with four chemically different crystals each with different properties, including potassium alum crystals that form regular octahedrons, rapidly growing sodium sulfate crystals, long needle-shaped sodium acetate crystals, and plaster which is made from gypsum crystals.
Thames & Kosmos Robotics: Smart Machines - Tracks & Treads
Suggested Age: 8-14 YearsCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Engineering & bull; This kit gives kids a simple, fun, and customizable introduction to robotics & bull; Build and program your own robots using the kits' 197 building pieces. & bull; Kids code the programs using an easy, visual programming app on a tablet or smartphone. & bull; A 60-page, step-by-step illustrated manual helps kids assemble all of the models and teaches them about robotics. & bull; Requires a tablet or smartphone running iOS or Android (not included).The latest installment in the award-winning Robotics: Smart Machines line, this version focuses on motorized machines that make use of continuous tracks, also known as tank treads, to move themselves and other objects around. Models are controlled by programs and an ultrasound sensor, so in addition to constructing the machines, you'll also learn how to use the included visual programming app on your tablet or smartphone to code the programs yourself! Build a robot with two large continuous tracks that drives around and avoids obstacles in its path. The attentive tracker bot model detects your hand, moves toward it, and follows it around. Construct models of real-world smart machines, like a conveyor belt robot that carries small objects and an escalator model that carries objects up to another level. You can also assemble other fun robots including a dozer bot with a bulldozer attachment on its front end and a fire rescue robot that drives its ladder up close to other objects. Once you understand how the technology works, you can build your own robots using the kit's 197 building pieces and create your own programs in the programming app, which is available on iOS and Android devices (tablet or smartphone required, not included).
Thames & Kosmos Kids First Math: Attribute Blocks Math Kit with Activity Cards
Suggested Age: 3 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts & bull; Includes a set of 60 plastic shapes in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes & bull; Activity cards guide lessons to develop skills in logical thinking, classifying, observing, and comparing. & bull; Also develops spatial intelligence and fine motor skills while providing endless possibilities for open-ended creative play. & bull; Developed for pre-school and K-2 aged children in physical school or virtual learning environments. & bull; Includes a durable, stackable storage case to house all components.Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one's own hands and learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book and is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.
Thames & Kosmos Kids First Engineering Design
Suggested Age: 8 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Engineering & bull; Includes 22 action-packed science experiments!. & bull; Build models and conduct experiments to demonstrate and comprehend basic laws of mechanical physics. & bull; Build a pulley system, crane, and inclined plane to lighten the load and make work easier, and much more. & bull; Expand your perspective out into the solar system to discover the force and motion of the planets and the sun. & bull; While building the models and reading through the 80-page, full-color manual, young researchers gain hands-on experience with the engineering design process.Speed, power, catapults, and collisions! Physics is full of action! Kids will have the 20 models in this introductory physics kit racing, rolling, flying, falling, crashing, balancing, and spinning around in 22 action-packed science experiments. After following step-by-step illustrated instructions to build each model, kids test the models to demonstrate and comprehend basic laws of mechanical physics. While building the models, young researchers learn about various topics in the fascinating world of mechanical physics and engineering. Start your physics adventures by building a balancing Tightrope walker, a moving elevator, and a high-rise Astronaut training centrifuge to learn about forces, gravity, and weight. Learn how to measure forces by building a force meter. Examine physics at the construction site to learn about work and simple machines. Build a pulley system, crane, and inclined plane to lighten the load and make work easier. Experiment with storing energy and converting energy by constructing models of a rocket car and a skee-ball mini golf ramp. Assemble three machines from the middle ages - a wheelbarrow, a balance scale, and a trebuchet - to learn how levers have helped people do work for centuries. Explore the concept of trajectory. Continue your lessons by building a windmill, a drop-test device, and various parachutes to investigate the forces of air and air resistance. Expand your perspective out into the solar system to discover the force and motion of the planets and the sun. Build a sundial and a rotating earth-and-moon model. Take a crash course in applied physics with a Series of automotive models and experiments: construct a crash-tested simulator and an airbag testing station to learn about momentum. Assemble a working gear train to learn how gears transmit and alter forces. Finally, make an all-wheel drive vehicle with a flexible jointed design for optimal performance on rough terrain. - a parents' Choice Gold award winner.
Thames & Kosmos SpringBots: 3-in-1 Spring-Powered Machines
Suggested Age: 6 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Engineering & bull; 3-in-1 engineering kit: Assemble three cool robots, wind them up, and watch them go--no batteries required!. & bull; The models are powered by a mainspring, the main device found in old-fashioned clocks. & bull; Models include a race car that drives up to 60 feet, a robot that walks up to 20 inches, and a countdown timer that counts down up to 6 minutes. & bull; Learn about potential and kinetic energy and how gears and springs function in different mechanical devices. & bull; Includes a 64-page, full-color manual with clear language, simple step-by-step illustrated instructions, and scientific explanations.The secret behind these fascinating machines is a power source called a mainspring — a spiral-shaped spring that stores up energy when wound up by hand, and then converts that stored energy back into motion when it discharges. The mainspring inside the robot turns gears which enable it to march forward on two legs. The race car zooms across the floor as its mainspring uncoils and turns its wheels. The countdown timer uses a more complex system of springs, gears, ratchets, and linkages to slowly tick down the seconds as it discharges - for a countdown of up to six minutes. As you assemble these models one at a time from over 130 pieces, you will learn about the inner workings of spring-powered devices like wind-up toys and ticking mechanical clocks.
Thames & Kosmos Robot Engineer
Suggested Age: 3 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Engineering & bull; Engineering kit with storybook: Read the funny story of two inquisitive kids in this read-along and build-along adventure & bull; Build simple, non-motorized models of the robots they construct and fix during their adventure to an automated candy factory. & bull; The robots have moving parts, wheels, and gears; all components are housed in a durable plastic storage case, ensuring easy clean-up and transport. & bull; Kids can learn firsthand about simple machines and gear trains. & bull; Large, colorful plastic building pieces make it easy for small hands to put the models together.Read the funny story of two inquisitive kids, Ty and Karlie, and build simple, non-motorized models of the robots they construct and fix during their adventure to an automated candy factory. During this zany outing, Ty and Karlie build various robots to perform tasks and solve problems in the factory. The robots have moving parts, wheels, and gears, so kids can learn firsthand about simple machines and gear trains. As you follow the story, you can build models of the ten robots featured in the story. Large, colorful plastic building pieces make it easy for small hands to put the models together. In the story, the kids build robots with arms that rotate, turn, and spin. They fix a robotic arm and other specialized robots that complete specific tasks inside the factory. They construct a robotic drone that flies through the factory to coat the candies in sprinkles, wheeled robots that zoom across the factory floor, a taffy-pulling robot, and a funny gum-kneading robot. From each humorous segment of their silly adventure, the kids learn something new about robots and machines. This 53-piece science kit combined with the beautifully illustrated storybook provides an engaging way to teach simple engineering concepts to preschool-age kids. Start laying the groundwork for strong STEM related skills and comprehension. This kit helps develop fine motor skills, science and math skills, visual-spatial skills, and reasoning and concept development skills.
Thames & Kosmos Physics Workshop
Suggested Age: 8 Years and UpEducational Focus: Physics & bull; A comprehensive introduction to mechanical physics and the science of matter and energy & bull; Build 36 models and conduct experiments with them to explore topics like forces, simple machines, work, centripetal force, and more. & bull; The 64-page, full-color manual presents assembly instructions, experiments, and a wealth of information about the science of physics and its real-life applications. & bull; Comes with 305 building pieces including a motorbox, a crank, pulleys, gears wheels, and more to get you started on your scientific adventure. & bull; The plastic building system is compatible with other Thames & Kosmos physics and engineering kits-Combine the pieces to create your own configurations limited only by your imagination.Almost everyone has heard of a chemistry set. But until this ground-breaking kit was introduced, a physics set was almost unheard of. Physics is an essential science for everyone, and this kit provides a comprehensive explanation of mechanical physics. Through building 36 models and conducting subsequent experiments with the models, you will learn the fundamental laws of mechanical physics. Start by building small models, such as a fixed pulley, to learn about basic forces and simple machines. Then, work your way up to more complex machines, such as a pendulum clock, to learn more advanced concepts like work and centripetal force. This hands-on approach is both fun and effective because the principles of physics are demonstrated right in front of you. This kit includes more than 300 building pieces. The 104-page, full-color manual presents assembly instructions, experiments and explanations in a richly-illustrated, easy-to-follow manner.
Thames & Kosmos Kinetic Machines
Suggested Age: 6 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Technology & bull; 5-in-1 engineering kit: build five, fun functional models including a desert racer, motorcycle and launcher, catapult, wind mobile, and balancing dragonfly & bull; Learn about force, motion, and energy as you assemble and experiment with your models--no batteries required! & bull; Includes a 24-page, full-color manual with clear language, simple step-by-step illustrated instructions, and scientific explanations. & bull; Entertaining, affordable, and educational purchase--great birthday gift! & bull; For ages 6 and upMake five awesome machines and learn about the physics of force, motion, and energy. Construct a rubber band-powered race car that zooms across the floor. Build a catapult and launch objects through the air. Set up a launching device that propels a motorcycle across the floor at the push of a lever. Build a balancing dragonfly 555061 and a weathervane to experiment with forces. A 28-page manual guides your 555061 building and experiments with step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Thames & Kosmos Kids First Math: Lacing Beads Math Kit with Activity Cards
Suggested Age: 3 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts & bull; Includes a set of 300 colorful plastic beads and 6 laces onto which the beads can be strung & bull; Activity cards guide lessons to develop skills in counting, sorting, sequencing, and pattern recognition. & bull; Also develops spatial intelligence and fine motor skills while providing endless possibilities for open-ended creative play. & bull; Developed for pre-school and K-2 aged children in physical school or virtual learning environments. & bull; Includes a durable, stackable storage case to house all components.Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one's own hands and learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book and is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.
Thames & Kosmos Architectural Engineering
Suggested Age: 8 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Engineering & bull; Play the role of architect and engineer as you build over 20 models of structural elements and real-world buildings!. & bull; Start with basic structures like trusses, arches, and domes, and move on to scaled-down models of real-world buildings! & bull; New flexible building pieces mimic steel frames; All plastic building parts are compatible with other Thames & Kosmos engineering and physics kits. & bull; Explore the field of architectural design and learn about modern day building materials. & bull; For ages 8+, includes a 44-page, full-color manual that guides building exercises and encourages kids to dream up their own designs.Soaring spires, towering arches, fascinatingly complex curves and angles! Build your foundation in architectural design with this fascinating STEM experiment kit that explores the engineering principles behind planning and developing buildings and structures. Through model building exercises you play the role of architect and engineer as you piece together an array of models, from small, basic structural elements like trusses, arches, and domes, to giant complex models of real-world buildings. Try building the Sydney Opera House, or put the Eiffel Tower on display in your living room! With 20 guided model builds, you can construct stadiums, skyscrapers, a Ferris wheel, and more.
Thames & Kosmos Geared-Up Gadgets
Suggested Age: 6 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Technology & bull; 5-in-1 engineering kit: build five, fun functional models including a rescue copter, aircraft launcher, hand mixer, spinner toy, and centripetal force machine & bull; Learn about gears and transmissions as you assemble and experiment with your models--no batteries required! & bull; Includes a 24-page, full-color manual with clear language, simple step-by-step illustrated instructions, and scientific explanations. & bull; Entertaining, affordable, and educational purchase--great birthday gift! & bull; For ages 6 and upBuild five fun gadgets and learn about gears and transmissions. Create a helicopter model with a rotor that spins using a rubber band-powered motor. Assemble a spinner toy that you wind up to launch a fast-spinning top. Make a centripetal force machine that flings its arms outward at high speeds. Build a hand-mixer that demonstrates a gear train. Construct a cool aircraft launcher that flings a model vehicle across the room on a zipline. A 24-page manual guides your model building and experiments with step-by-step illustrated instructions.
Thames & Kosmos Coding & Robotics
Suggested Age: 4-8 YearsCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Coding & bull; Early STEM learning: an introduction to the fundamentals of coding and robotics for grades K-2 & bull; Unplugged: no software, apps, or smart devices required! & bull; Clear explanations: the 64-page, full-color experiment manual guides kids through the coding lessons and model building exercises. & bull; Story-based: six different storylines are included, each with a series of model-building and coding lessons, like a mouse moving through a maze to find cheese or a soccer player moving a ball into the goal! & bull; Correlated curriculum: The 30 coding lessons are aligned with the teaching standards developed by the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA), the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE), and Code.org.Meet Sammy. This cute little peanut butter and jelly sandwich is actually a robot that teaches coding principles and skills to children in grades K-2. You don't need a tablet, smartphone, or computer to program this robot; programs are created by simply laying down a sequence of physical code cards. As the robot drives over the code cards, an OID optical scanner on the bottom of the robot reads the code cards one by one and loads the program. Next, place the robot on a grid made of map cards, and the robot runs the program. You can program the robot to move in different directions, activate its output gear, light up its LED, play sounds, and respond to different function cards. The integrated output gear makes it possible to build simple robotic creations with arms or other moving parts that respond according to the program's instructions.
Thames & Kosmos Roller Coaster Engineering
Suggested Age: 8 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: Engineering & bull; Design and build your own working roller coaster models & bull; Conduct fun, hands-on physics experiments to learn about force, motion, energy, and more. & bull; Complete challenges that require you to build roller coasters of all shapes and sizes. & bull; The plastic building system is durable, easy-to-assemble, and reusable. & bull; The 32-page, full-color manual guides building and experimentation with step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific explanations.Build and experiment with dozens of roller coaster models to make learning the physics of force, motion, and energy as fun as a day at the amusement park. Conduct an action-packed series of hands-on physics and engineering lessons with an easy, modular building system. Piece together the sturdy frame structures and then attach the flexible track to it to build and test endless roller coaster designs.
Dimension: The Spherical, Stackable and Fast-paced Game
Suggested Age: 8 Years and UpType of Game: Action GamesPlaying Time: 30 MinutesIncludes: Balls, Tokens, Tiles, Tray, CardsNumber of Players: 1-4 PlayersEducational Focus: Math, Large Motor Skills, Shapes and ColorsPackage type: Full GameMaterial: Paper, Wood, PlasticBattery: No Battery Used & bull; Innovative and fast-paced 3D puzzle game & bull; Improves logical reasoning, strategy-building and quick-thinking skills & bull; For 8 years and up & bull; Includes game pieces, hour glass and a rule book & bull; Choking hazard due to small piecesDimension is a fast-paced, innovative puzzle game that takes place in three dimensions with 60 colorful spheres. All of the players play at the same time. Everybody tries to position the spheres on their trays to earn as many points as possible before the timer runs out. The task cards indicate how the spheres must be placed to earn points: for example, exactly two orange spheres must be on the tray, black and blue must touch each other, and blue must not touch white. Complete these tasks while racing against the timer. You get a point for each sphere you use and a bonus token for using all five colors, but you lose two points for each task card you don’t follow correctly. Prove to your opponents that you are the master of multi-dimensional thinking!
Thames & Kosmos Exit Games: Dead Man Orient Express
Suggested Age: 12 Years and UpType of Game: Strategy and War GamesPlaying Time: 1-2 HoursIncludes: Game Pieces, Decoder Disk, Instructions, Paper, CardsCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsNumber of Players: 1-4 PlayersPackage type: Full GameBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Escape rooms for the home & bull;Card based; no apps required & bull;Play Time: 1 to 2 hours & bull;Ages 12+A classic tale of murder on the Orient Express, reimagined. The culprit of a grisly crime is still on board your train. It's a race against time to piece the clues together before the train reaches its destination. The case is perplexing, and you must solve it quickly so the assailant does not escape. Difficulty Level: 4 of 5.
Thames & Kosmos Kids First Math: Tangram Shapes Math Kit with Activity Cards
Suggested Age: 4 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_parts & bull; Includes a set of 105 colorful plastic geometric shapes that combine to create larger shapes and pictures & bull; Activity cards guide lessons to develop skills in pattern recognition, comparing shapes, problem solving, and visualization. & bull; Also develops spatial intelligence and fine motor skills while providing endless possibilities for open-ended creative play. & bull; Developed for pre-school and K-2 aged children in physical school or virtual learning environments. & bull; Includes a durable, stackable storage case to house all components.Time after time, experience shows that learning by manipulating physical objects with one's own hands and learning by doing things firsthand, rather than being told about them or reading about them in a book and is extremely effective. Thames & Kosmos has a long history of incorporating this principle into science education. Now, we are bringing this experience to the Kids First Math line, a series of nine hands-on kits with activity cards or lesson guides designed to demonstrate and teach concepts in mathematics, as well as other skills such as logical thinking, problem solving, and creative thinking.
Thames & Kosmos Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab: Unicorns, Clouds & Rainbows
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 6 Years and UpIncludes: Storage Bag, Stickers, Candy Making Ingredients, MoldsCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Make your own delicious and fun unicorn, cloud, and rainbow-shaped gummies! & bull;Pour the gelatin mixture into the included mold and concoct a spectrum of flavors and colors to personalize your creations. & bull;Bonus: Learn about colors and color mixing as well as the scientific properties of natural polymers as you cook up these delicious treats! & bull;Necessary food ingredients come in the kit, including citric acid to make sour gummies! & bull;Make gummy gift bags with fun unicorn and rainbow stickers for family and friends.Unicorns, clouds, and rainbows … oh my! Make your own delicious, fun gummy shapes using a gelatin mixture: Pour it into the included mold and concoct a spectrum of flavors and colors to personalize your unicorn, cloud, and rainbow-shaped gummy creations. You can even add citric acid to make sour gummies. Bonus: Learn about the scientific properties of natural polymers as you cook up these delicious treats! This kit includes all the food ingredients needed for a rainbow-gummy good time.
Thames & Kosmos Master Detective Toolkit
Suggested Age: 8 Years and UpEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: 1 AAA, Required, Not Included & bull;Ages 8 and up & bull;48-page, full-color manual & bull;33 pieces & bull;26 experimentsGrab this briefcase full of investigator’s tools and get ready to track down some crooks! Learn about how detectives use forensic science to answer questions, gather evidence, and solve crimes. Experiment with the equipment and techniques used by real detectives to develop your own observation and problem-solving skills. As your detective skills develop, you can use them to solve the mock crime presented in the manual.
Master Detective Toolkit offers an inventive and engaging way to learn real science through roleplaying in imaginary adventures.
Thames & Kosmos Catapults & Crossbows
Suggested Age: 8 Years and UpEducational Focus: Physics & bull; Build ten sleek working models of catapults, crossbows and trebuchets. & bull; Learn physics lessons in force, energy, motion, and projectiles & bull; Build and experiment with five different types of crossbows. & bull; The projectile has a safe foam tip. & bull; Ages 8+, 32 page full color manual, 10 experimentsIt's time to get medieval on physics! Build ten sleek and updated models of catapults and crossbows. These classic siege weapons from the middle ages also happen to be great tools for teaching physics, including lessons in force, energy, motion, and projectiles.
A crossbow is a medieval type of weapon based on a bow and arrow, in which the bow is mounted horizontally on a stock. Build and experiment with five different types of crossbows. The projectile, called the bolt, has a safe foam tip and a special cross-section that prevents other projectiles from being launched. When the bolt is loaded into the crossbow, a rubber band is pulled backward and energy is stored in the stretched rubber band. A trigger releases the bolt and the rubber band launches it through the air toward its cartnear.
A catapult is another medieval ballistic device that uses mechanical rubber bands and counterweights to fling projectiles into the air. The 32-page, full-color manual has illustrated step-by-step instructions.
Thames & Kosmos Physics Pro (V2.0)
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 10 Years and UpIncludes: Instruction GuideCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_balloonEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Build some really spectacular models and devices, such as a wind tunnel, pneumatic shocks, and a hydraulic lift. & bull;Begin your study of more advanced topics in physics, including fluid dynamics, energy, oscillation, hydraulics, and Pneumatics. & bull;You will investigate how air and water rest and flow, what they can carry and how they move. & bull;More than 212 parts are included in this kit. & bull;Learn why a streamlined shape lets a car drive faster and how power plants convert a current of water into electrical current. & bull;Study more advanced topics in physics, including fluid dynamics, energy, oscillation, hydraulics and pneumatics & bull;You can now build some really spectacular models and devices, such as a wind tunnel, pneumatic shocks and a hydraulic lift! & bull;With experiments and models, you will find out what forces work on them and what kinds of energy they possessPhysics Pro is our biggest, most advanced physics kit. With this kit, you can continue your study of statics and dynamics from previous lessons and begin your study of more advanced topics in physics, including fluid dynamics, energy, oscillation, hydraulics, and pneumatics. By adding advanced topics like fluid dynamics to your physics repertoire, you can now build some really spectacular models and devices, such as a wind tunnel, pneumatic shocks, and a hydraulic lift. You will see how physics extends far beyond the classroom, giving us an amazing set of tools that can be applied in the real world to engineer marvelous things. The main focus of the kit is the behavior of the two most important fluids in our world — water and air — and objects immersed in them. You will investigate how air and water rest and flow, what they can carry and how they move. With experiments and models, you will find out what forces work on them and what kinds of energy they possess. You will learn how ships float and airplanes fly, why a streamlined shape lets a car drive faster and how power plants convert a current of water into electrical current. The 96-page, full-color experiment manual has two major sections. In the first part, you will enter the physics lab, where you will get to know the properties of air and water and become familiar with currents and energy. There is a series of 17 experiments in which you will start building smaller models. In the second part, you will move on to the workshop, where you will build 14 larger models of complex real-world devices. More than 212 parts are included in this kit, which are compatible with our other Physics kits.
Thames & Kosmos Botany: Experimental Greenhouse
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 5 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Learn about plants and seeds by conducting experiments in a specially designed botanical Laboratory with greenhouse domes & bull;Construct an automatic watering system to keep your plants from getting too thirsty & bull;Grow beans, Cress, and Zinnia flowers, and learn how each plant has different needs & bull;Experiment with plant cells and capillary action & bull;Learn how roots work to transport water and nutrients throughout a plantBudding botanists will love getting their hands dirty in this unique biological science experiment kit. Learn about plants and seeds by conducting experiments in a specially designed botanical laboratory with greenhouse domes, complete with thermometer and ventilation. Construct an automatic watering system to keep your plants from getting too thirsty. Grow beans, cress, and zinnia flowers in your greenhouses. Experiment with plant cells and capillary action. Learn how roots work to transport water and nutrients throughout a plant. Conduct experiments that demonstrate how plants need water, light, and heat to grow. Discover the strength of a bean and how leaves sweat. See why grass grows back after it is cut and how cuttings can grow roots. Germinate fruit and vegetable plants from the seeds in your kitchen. Grow a flower garden. Make tiny plaster bugs to decorate your garden. Collect seeds with your socks, and grow a funny grass head. Make leaf and bark rubbings. Learn how you can force budded branches to bloom in winter. With a 48-page, full-color illustrated guidebook, this kit teaches botany fundamentals with step-by-step instructions for the hands-on experiments as well as growing information for many common plants.
Thames & Kosmos Climate & Weather
Suggested Age: 10 Years and UpCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_balloonEducational Focus: Science & bull; Discover our planet's climate system and learn how Earth's atmosphere affects us all. & bull; Build a model of Earth and its atmosphere to conduct experiments & bull; Recreate Earth's air currents, heat reservoirs, and ocean currents. & bull; Explore the hydrological cycle to learn about humidity, clouds, and precipitation. & bull; Build as simple barometer, set up a rain gauge, and track the temperature.The state of Earth's atmosphere affects us all, which explains why the weather is one of the most popular topics of conversation and scientific study. With 23 hands-on experiments, you can investigate specific weather phenomena as well as the climate system in general.
Build a model of Earth and its atmosphere and then use it to conduct experiments that show how the global wind system works. Trace air currents from the icy cold poles to the warm equator and back with a wisp of smoke. Model Earth’s heat reservoirs, thermals, and global and local winds. Recreate ocean currents in a small basin of water. Simulate Earth’s rotation and revolution to learn how the sun affects the weather daily and seasonally. Learn about the climatic zones and the composition of the atmosphere. Experiment to see how carbon dioxide levels affect temperature. Explore the hydrological cycle to learn about humidity, clouds, and precipitation. Build a simple barometer, set up a rain gauge, and track the temperature. Full-color, 48-page manual.
Thames & Kosmos Physics Solar Workshop (V2.0)
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 8 Years and UpIncludes: BatteriesEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: 1 AAA, Required, Not Included & bull;Almost every form of energy we use originates as energy from the sun & bull;Physics Solar Workshop explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic & bull;Learn how solar cells transform light into electrical energy, and how motors and mechanical devices can optimize the work done by this energy & bull;Build a cool praying mantis model that moves like an insect and is powered by a solar cell & bull;The models can also be powered by a battery, allowing operation in all lighting conditionsIn one way or another, almost every form of energy we use originates as energy from the sun. Solar energy directly powers photovoltaic cells and thermal collectors. Indirectly, we get power from plants grown by the sun, oceans heated by the sun, and Earth’s weather systems sustained by the sun. Even the energy stored in fossil fuels originated as energy from the sun, captured by plants and animals millions of years ago. Physics Solar Workshop explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells. By building five awesome models and conducting ten experiments with them, you will learn how solar cells transform light into electrical energy, and how motors and mechanical devices can optimize the work done by this energy. Start with a simple rover model that converts sunlight into a rotating motion and demonstrates the basics of solar technology. Continue your experiments by constructing increasingly complex models: a solar helicopter, robot, and bug. Finally, build a cool praying mantis model that moves like an insect and is powered by a solar cell. The models can also be powered by a battery, allowing operation in all lighting conditions. The 142 parts are compatible with other Thames & Kosmos physics and engineering kits. The 48-page book offers illustrated step-by-step instructions for the projects.
Thames & Kosmos Nanotechnology
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 15 Years and UpIncludes: Instruction GuideEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: 1 AAA, Required, Not Included & bull;The science of nanotechnology deals with the smallest structures, in the range of one to 100 nanometers in & bull;With this kit, the intangible, nanoscopic world becomes accessible & bull;Nanoparticles can be made of different materials and exist in a wide variety of forms & bull;Get a feel for just how small a nanometer really is & bull;Explore how charcoal is like a nanoscale sponge with filtering experiments & bull;The science of nanotechnology deals with the smallest structures, in the range of one to 100 nanometers in size & bull;Nanoparticles can be made of different materials and exist in a wide variety of formsSome of the biggest scientific breakthroughs in recent years involve things that are actually very, very small. The science of nanotechnology deals with the smallest structures, in the range of one to 100 nanometers in size. That’s as small as just a few atoms in a row (one atom corresponds to about one nanometer)! With this kit, the intangible, nanoscopic world becomes accessible with hands-on experiments using both scaled-up models and real nanomaterials. Nanoparticles can be made of different materials and exist in a wide variety of forms —thin layers, tubes, balls, and tree-like structures. These particles can be coated onto surfaces, they can enhance other materials such as paint, they can be used as a delivery method for pharmaceuticals in the body, and much more. Specific applications include, for example, self-cleaning house paints and water-repellent clothes, anti-fog coatings on glasses, UV protection components in sunscreen, environmentally friendly anti-fouling coatings for ships (to prevent algae growth, thereby reducing fuel consumption), antibacterial coatings for medical devices, and materials to more effectively filter dirty water. Start out by conducting experiments concerning size, scale, and orders of magnitude in the International System of Units, to get a feel for just how small a nanometer really is. Explore how charcoal is like a nanoscale sponge with filtering experiments. Conduct experiments with the hydrophilic (water-loving) and hydrophobic (water-hating) properties of different surfaces, which illustrate nanoscale properties. Stir up some mixtures and suspensions, and then examine exotic mixtures to learn about the nanoscopic particles suspended in them. Shine a laser through a colloidal gold — a suspension of nanoscale particles of gold! Learn about the electromagnetic spectrum, laser light, electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy to begin to grasp how we can make nanomaterials visible. Experiment with a special material that mimics the nanostructures on a gecko’s footpads that allow it to climb straight up a vertical pane of glass with ease! A full-color, 72-page illustrated manual guides your explorations of the nanoworld, and a game board helps you track your progress through the experiments.
Thames & Kosmos Chem C1000 (V 2.0)
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 10 Years and UpIncludes: Experiment Guide, Activity Guide, Instruction GuideEducational Focus: Science, Teaching AidBattery: 1 AA, Required, Not Included & bull;Set up your lab space and learn how to safely handle the lab equipment and chemicals. & bull;Professional quality equipment helps you make the most of your chemistry experiments. & bull;Investigate chemistry in the kitchen by experimenting with sugar, honey, starch, eggs and proteins, fatty acids, and calcium. & bull;125 diverse experiments make up this beginner chemistry set. & bull;80-Page, full-color manual includes detailed instructions for the experiments as well as an overview of the field of chemistry and famous chemists.Enroll in CHEM C1000 and prepare for a lifetime of fascination with this essential science through 125 diverse experiments. Start with an introduction to the field of chemistry and famous chemists. Set up your lab space and learn how to safely handle the lab equipment and chemicals. Learn about indicators with litmus solution and write a secret message in invisible ink. Test the inks from your colored markers on the chromatography racetrack to reveal their different color components. Experiment with air pressure, surface tension, and the physical properties of fluids. Experiment with two well-known metals, iron and copper. Investigate carbon dioxide. Dissolve metals with electrochemical reactions. Explore water and its elements, saturated and unsaturated solutions, and crystals. Split water into hydrogen and oxygen with electrolysis, and form oxygen from hydrogen peroxide. Experiment with soaps, detergents, and emulsions of water and oil. Investigate chemistry in the kitchen by experimenting with sugar, honey, eggs and proteins, fatty acids, and calcium. Begin to build a strong foundation in chemistry with exposure to a broad range of chemical phenomena and hands-on laboratory experiences. This kit provides clear instructions for preparing and performing the experiments, offers safety advice, offers explanations for the observed occurrences, and asks and answers questions about the results. Thorough safety precautions and instructions ensure safe experimentation. Professional quality equipment helps you make the most of your chemistry experiments. 80-page, full-color experiment manual.
Thames & Kosmos Electricity & Magnetism Experiment Kit
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 8 Years and UpIncludes: Experiment Guide, Activity Guide, Instruction GuideEducational Focus: Science, Teaching AidBattery: 2 AA, Required, Not Included & bull; Electricity and Magnetism Experiment Kit & bull; Investigate magnetic fields and forces & bull; Experiment with a motor and electromagnet & bull; For ages 8 and upConduct more than 60 electrifying experiments with circuits and magnetic contraptions to learn about electricity and magnetism, and how these two fundamental properties are closely related. Children eight and up can safely and easily experiment with electric current and magnetic fields using the colorful snap-together blocks and components in this hands-on kit. Build series and parallel circuits to light up a light bulb. Experiment with push buttons and on-off switches. Assemble circuits that include a spinning motor, two switches, and up to three light bulbs. Conduct tests to see which materials are magnetic. Learn about the force of magnetism and magnetic poles. Magnetize a metal. Use iron fillings to make invisible magnetic fields visible. Investigate magnetic force and direction with a magnetic pendulum device. Learn how a compass works and about Earth’s magnetic fields. Conduct a series of experiments with a sturdy electromagnet. Finally, put everything you have learned to good use by constructing a loudspeaker, an electromagnetic relay switch, and a morse code telegraph key. The components are specially designed to make learning fun and accessible. The electrical blocks fit together with simple plug-and-socket connectors. Because the blocks are brightly colored and have unique shapes, it is easy to follow the assembly diagrams to construct functional devices. The 64-page, full-color experiment manual guides you through experiments with easy-to-follow diagrams.
Thames & Kosmos Remote Control Machines
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 8 Years and UpIncludes: Experiment Guide, Remote Controls, Activity Guide, Instruction GuideEducational Focus: Science, Teaching AidBattery: 5 AA, Required, Not Included & bull; Remote Control Machines & bull; Build motorized vehicles and machines & bull; Multiple levels of play & bull; For ages 8 and upBuild your own motorized vehicles and machines and control them with a wireless remote control unit. A unique six-button infrared remote allows you to control three different motors simultaneously, moving each of them forward or in reverse, with easy-to-activate touch sensors. The three motors can be combined to make complex vehicles and machines in numerous configurations limited only by your imagination. Assemble ten models demonstrating different ways in which the motors can be used including a bulldozer, car, three-wheeler, crane, antique car, plow, folding car, formula one racer, three-blade dozer, and robotic arm. After you have built the models in the instructions, you can design your own remote control creations! The kit comes with three motors, remote control unit, battery holder, and 182 building pieces. 48-page color instruction book.
Thames & Kosmos The Human Body
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 5 Years and UpIncludes: Instruction GuideCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Explore the external aspects of the human body with 26 hands-on experiments. & bull;Experiment with the five senses! & bull;Learn about fingerprints, hearing, your skin and sensory receptors, the heart, stomach, lungs, and more. & bull;Includes a 48-page full-color illustrated guidebook with easy-to-follow instructionsLearn about the human body by doing experiments with your five senses that show you how your body works. By exploring the external aspects of your body with hands-on experiments, you can learn a lot about the inside anatomy of the body. Examine your fingerprints to learn how you are unique, build a stethoscope and listen to your heartbeat, try a blindfolded exercise to find out about hand-eye coordination, discover how your ears play a role in your balance, and more! With a 48-page, full-color illustrated guidebook, this kit teaches human biology fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments.
Thames & Kosmos Mega Cyborg Hand STEM Experiment Kit
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 8 Years and UpIncludes: Instruction GuideEducational Focus: Science, Circuits and RobotsBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Build your own awesome, wearable mechanical hand that you operate with your own fingers. & bull;No motors, no batteries — just the power of air pressure, water, and your own hands! & bull;Hydraulic pistons enable the mechanical fingers to open and close and grip objects with enough force to lift them. Every finger joint can be adjusted to different angles for precision movement. & bull;Three configurations: right hand, left hand, and claw-like; adjustable to fit virtually any human hand. & bull;Learn how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used in industrial robots such as automobile components.Explore hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics with your very own GIANT hydraulic hand! Using over 200 plastic pieces and piston tubes that you fill with water, build an awesome mechanical hand that uses hydraulic power to simulate the movements of the human hand--no motors or electricity required! Once assembled, your cyborg hand slips onto your own hand like a glove, with mechanical fingers that you operate with your own fingers and that can grip objects with enough force to lift them. Challenge yourself to pick up and hold a variety of items like bottles, pencils, small items--anything within reach! The hand can be configured in three ways--left hand, right hand, and claw-like, with the thumb in the center--and can be adjusted to fit virtually all hand sizes. A 40-page, full-color manual guides model building and experimentation and provides engaging scientific information about how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used in industrial robots to assist with a variety of tasks in our modern world.
Thames & Kosmos Remote-Control Machines: Space Explorers
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 8 Years and UpIncludes: Instruction GuideEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: 6 AAA, Required, Not Included & bull;With this engineering kit, you can build a remote-controlled model of a robotic rover resembling the ones used to explore Mars. & bull;This 237-piece construction set includes instructions to build not only the robot rover, but nine additional space-themed models as well & bull;A full-color, 64-page step-by-step illustrated manual helps kids assemble all of the models & bull;Learn about the history of Mars exploration, robotics in satellites, deep-space exploration, and the robots in popular space-related science fiction & bull;This kit is perfect for every kid who is fascinated by the prospects of being an astronautReady your courageous robots for a mission to the moon, Mars, or beyond! With this engineering kit, you can build a remote-controlled model of a robotic rover resembling the ones used to explore Mars. Deploy your Mars rover in the backyard or sandbox and use the remote control unit to survey the uncharted terrain. The remote can control up to three motors, which move the rover back and forth, turn the wheels to steer the rover, and control the robotic arm to pick up extraterrestrial specimens like small rocks. This 256-piece construction set includes instructions to build not only the robot rover, but nine additional space-themed models as well, including: a lunar rover, rocket launcher car, space shuttle with opening cargo bay doors, robotic space shuttle payload arm, space droid, walking bot, space probe, cross-wing starship, and spaceship controller. Kids will be inspired to learn various STEM skills through these fun, hands-on construction projects that bridge two captivating interest areas: robots and outer space. A full-color, 80-page step-by-step illustrated manual helps kids assemble all of the models and teaches them about real-world examples of the outer space robots, vehicles, and devices they are creating. Read about the various technical features of the Mars Curiosity rover. Learn about the history of Mars exploration, robotics in space probes, deep-space exploration, and the robots in popular space-related science fiction. This kit is perfect for every kid who is fascinated by the prospects of being an astronaut, colonizing the moon, or being the first human to land on Mars.
Thames & Kosmos Geckobot
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 8 Years and UpIncludes: Model Pieces, Instruction GuideEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: 2 AAA, Required, Not Included & bull; Build an amazing robot that walks up a wall & bull; Explore the physics of air pressure and suction & bull; Includes 176 building pieces and a 24-page full-color experiment manual & bull; Winner of a Toy Insider STEM 10 Award; featured in Purdue University's Engineering Gift GuideBuild an astonishing wall-climbing robot with a motorized air suction system that enables it to walk vertically up and down perfectly smooth surfaces, like glass, plastic, whiteboards, and glossy laminates. You can also build six additional models and conduct experiments with suction to learn about air pressure and mechanical physics.
Thames & Kosmos Motors & Generators
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 8 Years and UpIncludes: Experiment Guide, Activity Guide, Instruction GuideEducational Focus: Science, Teaching AidBattery: 2 AA, Required, Not Included & bull; Motors and Generators Experiment Kit & bull; Build your own electric motor & bull; Includes a hand-crank motor-generator & bull; For ages 8 and upElectric motors and generators are in countless devices, appliances, and vehicles we use every day. They are an essential technology in our modern world. With this kit, you can conduct 25 experiments to learn how an electric motor converts electricity into motion, and how an electric generator does just the opposite, converting motion into electricity. The electric motor is made of transparent plastic to show how the inside components work. Set up the motor to run on battery power and learn how a motor works. Then reconfigure the device to work in reverse as a hand-crank electric generator. Experiment with magnets to learn about the force of magnetism, and how magnetic fields relate to electric current. Build simple circuits consisting of the motor or generator, wires, and a light bulb to learn about the flow of electricity. Learn about gears and drive-trains and how they work to effectively convert kinetic energy into electrical energy and back again. The full-color, 48-page manual guides your experiments with step-by-step instructions.
Thames & Kosmos Ooze Labs Colorful Crystal Lab
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 6 Years and UpIncludes: Measuring Cup, Spatula, Tweezers, Wheels, Test TubeEducational Focus: ChemistryBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Grow a variety of dazzling, colorful crystals using safe, non-toxic crystal salts. & bull;Make a crystal volcano on a paper cone, watch long spindly crystals form on a rock, grow crystals in a petri dish and on a string! & bull;Experiment with different chemicals to make crystals of different shapes. & bull;Learn about how the crystals form in your experimental solutions and in nature. & bull;Compatible with other kits in the award-winning Ooze Labs line, use the Colorful Crystal Lab station independently, or combine it with other Ooze Labs stations to create the ultimate chemistry laboratory!Explore the natural beauty and wonder of crystals by growing them yourself in many different shapes and colors. Set up your lab base station — the headquarters for all your crystal growing experiments, complete with beakers, test tubes, petri dish, tweezers, centrifuge, display dome, and more. Then conduct more than ten experiments in crystal formation, using safe, non-toxic crystal salts. Make a crystal volcano by growing fast-forming crystals on a paper cone. Watch long spindly crystals form on a rock as if from nowhere. Grow crystals in many different ways, such as in a petri dish by evaporation, on a string dangling in solution, and by cooling a supersaturated solution. Experiment with three different chemicals, each resulting in different crystal shapes: monopotassium phosphate, ammonium dihydrogen phosphate, and potassium aluminium sulfate. Mix your own colors for your crystal growing solutions in the spinning centrifuge, so you can achieve a variety of different colors: red, pink, blue, purple, and clear. Learn about how crystals form in your experimental solutions and also in nature. After you have completed the experiments with the materials in the kit, you can continue using the lab station and equipment for your own crystal-growing and chemistry experiments, using common materials from around your home like table salt and alum salt.Combine the base station with the base stations from the other Ooze Labs kits (Chemistry Station, Soap & Bath Bomb Lab, and Alien Slime Lab) to make one awesome laboratory setup!
Boat Engineer Kit
Number of Pieces: 52Suggested Age: 3 Years and UpAssembled Dimensions: 6.3 Inches (H) x 14.7 Inches (W) x 9.4 Inches (D)CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsMaterial: PlasticBattery: No Battery Used & bull; Fun and versatile way to teach simple engineering concepts to preschool-age kids & bull; 32-page storybook manual includes engaging narrative and assembly instructions for 10 models & bull; Big, colorful pieces make assembly easy for small hands & bull; Includes durable storage case with handle & bull; Winner of a Parents' Choice Gold Award (2017); Featured in Purdue University's Engineering Gift Guide (2016)Read the funny story of two inquisitive young engineers, Ty and Karlie, and their family's robots, Huxley and Remus. Build simple models of the boats they encounter in the story. The boats actually float on water, making for fun and easy experiments around the sink or bathtub.The Boat Engineer story centers around Huxley and Remus. Their boat-building adventure starts when a robotic fish they are testing goes haywire and swims away uncontrollably. Huxley and Remus build a rowboat in their effort to catch up with and capture the robotic fish. They find the rowboat is too slow, so they build a fanboat to go faster. As the story continues, the robots make their way downstream and eventually out to the ocean. Along the way, they must build new boats to solve specific problems and perform tasks. They build a sailboat, riverboat, speedboat, fireboat, tugboat, freighter, catamaran, and a hydroplane.From each humorous segment of their silly adventure, the robots learn something new about boats. As you follow the story, you can build models of the ten boats featured in the story. Large, colorful plastic building pieces make it easy for small hands to put the models together.This 52pc science kit combined with the beautifully illustrated storybook provides an engaging way to teach simple engineering concepts to preschool-age kids. Start laying the groundwork for strong STEM related skills and comprehension. This kit helps develop fine motor skills, science and math skills, visual-spatial skills, and reasoning and concept development skills.
Rubber Band Racers Kit
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 8 Years and UpIncludes: Instruction GuideEducational Focus: Science, ChemistryBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Fly into physics fun with five models. & bull;Driven by an awesome rubber band powered propeller. & bull;Use ultralight plastic and bamboo parts. & bull;Build a helicopter, fan boat, airplane, car, and catamaran. & bull;Learn how the elastic material stores energy and then releases it to move the models.Fly into physics fun with five awesome models driven by a rubber band powered propeller! Using ultralight plastic and bamboo parts, build a helicopter, airboat, airplane, fan car, and hydrofoil. Learn how propellers push vehicles forward and how the elastic material of the rubber bands store energy and then release it to make the models zoom!
Thames & Kosmos Super Duper Bubble Gum Lab STEM Experiment Kit
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 6 Years and UpIncludes: Instruction GuideEducational Focus: Science, ChemistryBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Make your own bubble gum with three yummy flavors! & bull;Long lasting flavors include watermelon, orange, and classic bubble gum & bull;Includes stickers to make bubble gum gifts & bull;Food ingredients included. & bull;Learn about the scientific properties of elastic materials as you concoct your yummy treats!It’s time to have some yummy gummy fun with this awesome bubble gum making kit! Mix up your gum base and then sweeten it with sugar. Next, use the three included flavors to make your gum more delicious than ever. Choose from watermelon, orange, and classic bubble gum — or try them all! Finally, cut it up, package it, and label it with stickers to give away as gifts. While you make these yummy treats, you’ll also learn about the scientific properties of elastic materials. Food ingredients included.
Thames & Kosmos Amazing Tightrope Walking Gyrobot Science Kit
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 6 Years and UpIncludes: Game Pieces, StringEducational Focus: Science, PhysicsBattery: 2 AA Alkaline, Required, Not Included & bull;Build a robot that walks along a tightrope thanks to a motorized gyroscope unit. & bull;Hands-on experiments with the gyrobot bring the science of gyroscopic forces to life. & bull;Learn about physics and robotics and how and where gyroscopes are used in everyday life. & bull;•Also includes the parts to build a tightrope setup. & bull;A full-color, 24-page manual includes step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions and a fun comic about Monty, the Gyrobot!A robot fit for the circus! With this kit, you can build a robot that walks, step by step, along a tightrope. How? Thanks to the robot’s main component, a gyroscope, it can maintain its balance and perform this fun trick without falling over! Through eight experiments, you can explore the astonishing powers of the motorized gyroscope and understand the physics behind its amazing behaviors. Experiment with getting the robot to walk on different surfaces: a tightrope, on a solid tabletop, on a soft surface, and even on your arm! You can also experiment with the balancing behavior of the motorized gyroscope by itself, testing its ability to balance on its edge, on your finger, on a pole, and dangling from a string.The kit includes parts to build the robot and experimental setups, including a frame for the tightrope. By constructing the robot and performing the experiments with the motorized gyroscope unit, young engineers can learn about the science of gyroscopic devices and the indispensable role they play in our lives. A full-color, 24-page, illustrated experiment manual provides step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific explanations.
Thames & Kosmos Alien Robots Science Kit
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 6 Years and UpIncludes: Instruction Guide, Model PiecesEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: 2 AA Alkaline, Required, Not Included & bull;Build 10 fun motorized models of out-of-this-world machines! & bull;Models include a creepy slithering Alien Snake-Bot that crawls on six legs, a Roving Dyno-Bot with reciprocating arm, a hopping Alien Frog-Bot, and many more. Comes with a 40-page, full-color experiment manual with step-by-step assembly instructions and scientific explanations. & bull;Battery-powered motor box brings your models to life with slithering, crawling, swinging, rolling, hopping actions! & bull;Learn about the physics of levers and linkages! & bull;A Parents' Choice Recommended Award winner.Construct ten out-of-this-world machines and learn about the physics of levers and linkages. A battery-powered motor box powers the models. Make a creepy slithering alien snake-bot model with rotating arms and articulating tail. Build an alien insectoid-bot that crawls on six legs. In addition, build models of a pumpjack, swinging device, hopping alien frog-bot, roving dino-bot with reciprocating arm, and rolling alien dragon-bot. A 40-page manual guides your model building and experiments with step-by-step illustrated instructions.
The Crew Card Game
Suggested Age: 10 Years and UpType of Game: Strategy and War GamesIncludes: Instructions, Tokens, CardsNumber of Players: 3-5 PlayersPackage type: Full Game & bull;Cooperative strategy game for 3 to 5 players -- win or lose together! & bull;New twist on classic trick-taking card games & bull;Difficulty increases as the game progresses; ideal for players of all skill levels & bull;Game play is broken down into 50 individual mission that each take 5-10 minutes & bull;Includes 2-player variant & bull;Unique symbols on all the cards make this game color-blind friendly & bull;Winner of the 2020 Keenerspiel des Jahres (German for Connoisseur's Game of the Year)Astronauts wanted! The scientific community is abuzz over signs of a mysterious planet located at the edge of our solar system. But despite all of their efforts, so far they have been unable to provide substantial evidence of its existence. Join this exciting space adventure to find out if the theories are just science fiction or if you will discover Planet Nine. In this cooperative trick-taking card game, you need to complete 50 different missions as you travel across the solar system. But you will only succeed if you can work together as a team. To master the challenges and achieve your mission, communication will be essential — but in space, things can be more challenging than expected. It’s not just who wins the hand but also how the hand is won that makes all the difference.
Thames & Kosmos Science Experiment Kit CHEM C3000
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 12 Years and UpIncludes: Experiment Guide, Mixing Spoon, Labels, Wires, Stand, Pipe Cleaners, Plastic Cups, Preparation ToolsCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: 1 9-Volt Alkaline, Required, Not Included & bull;The ultimate advanced chemistry set for the serious scientist! & bull;Includes high-quality lab equipment such as test tubes, beakers, flasks, and dozens of chemicals to conduct over 333 experiments. & bull;Covers an array of advanced topics including chemical equations, atomic structures, chemical bonding, and more-concepts that are critical for a comprehensive study of chemistry. & bull;Great introduction to high school level chemistry; for ages 12+. & bull;Other topics include: chromatography, electrochemistry, electrolysis, acids and bases, and more.CHEM C3000 is the ultimate chemistry set. This kit includes all of the components from CHEM C2000, plus dozens of additional tools and chemicals, and 100 additional experiments, for a total of more than 333 experiments. The 192-page, full-color experiment manual is written at a more advanced level than the other CHEM kit manuals. You could call it a textbook, but the manual is too much fun to make that comparison. CHEM C3000 has a similar hands-on approach to teaching chemistry as our other CHEM kits, but also teaches more advanced topics such as chemical equations, atomic structures, and the periodic table. These concepts are critical to continued study of chemistry. CHEM C3000 is an excellent preparation for high-school level chemistry. CHEM C3000 covers all of these topics and more: introduction to chemistry, safety information, setting up your workspace, acids & bases, salts & solutions, elements & compounds, solids, liquids & gases, combustion, air & air pressure, air pollution, our environment, metals, oxidation & rust, atoms & molecules, history of chemistry, crystal lattices, chemical formulas, ubiquitous elements, oxygen, hydrogen, water, solutions & saturation, hydrogen peroxide, atomic bonds, orbitals & shells, chlorine, hydrochloric acid, bromine & iodine, families of elements, the periodic table, sulfur, carbon dioxide, mineral deposits, baking soda & powder, ammonia, crystals & solutions, chemical indicators, separating mixtures, chromatography, electron transfer, electrolysis, electrochemistry, carbon, fossil fuels, alcohol, soils, soaps & detergents, sugars & starches, monomers & polymers, proteins, and waste disposal
Thames & Kosmos Kids First Big & Fun Microscope
Number of Pieces: 7Suggested Age: 4 Years and UpAssembly Details: No Assembly RequiredCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_small_partsEducational Focus: ScienceMaterial: Paper, PlasticPower Source: BatteryBattery: 2 AAA Alkaline, Required, Not Included & bull;Half view-master, half microscope optimizes viewing experience; young kids who have trouble focusing through just one eye can keep both eyes open and still observe specimens. & bull;Includes a 25 specimen slide set (24 printed, 1 blank to allow for examination of your own collected specimens) at 3 magnification levels. & bull;Extra wide eyepiece and battery-powered, light-up slide stage makes for easier viewing. & bull;Develops fine motor and observational skills. & bull;Storybook style manual encourages language development and comprehension.This big, colorful microscope was designed specifically to enable young kids to have successful microscopic viewing experiences, and to be a fun tool for early biological investigations. The kit comes with 24 printed slides and one blank slide as well as a storybook-style manual that instructs kids how to use the microscope and guides them on a series of introductory lessons.
Thames & Kosmos Gumball Machine Maker: Super Stunts & Tricks
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 6 Years and UpIncludes: Model Pieces, Instruction Guide, GumballsCPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_contains_small_ballEducational Focus: Science, ChemistryBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Build your own gumball machines and learn physics lessons in the process. & bull;It's a gumball machine meets a marble run meets a roller coaster meets a pinball machine! & bull;As they roll down the track, the gumballs perform cool stunts and tricks; add a pendulum, pulley cups, trampoline, and more to see these wacky stunts in action. & bull;Each segment of track teaches a different lesson in physics, demonstrating principles like force, motion, momentum, gravity, energy, simple machines, and more. & bull;Compatible with standard machine-size, 16-mm (5/8-inch) gumballs, the kit comes with a small supply to get started.Build your own gumball machines and learn physics lessons in the process. A turn of a handle dispenses one gumball at a time out of the clear storage globe and down the track. Each segment of the track teaches a different lesson in physics: force, motion, momentum, gravity, energy, and more. The segments can be moved around to create an almost limitless number of different machines. Small supply of standard machine-size (5/8-inch) gumballs included.
Thames & Kosmos Ooze Labs Soap & Bath Bomb Lab
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 6-10 YearsIncludes: PH Strips, Spatula, Activity Guide, Test TubeEducational Focus: ChemistryBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Make your own molded soaps and bath bombs and learn about essential chemistry principles in the process! & bull;Real STEM learning with a fun, fictional storyline, you are a chemist for a bath and body products company and it's your job to make and test different cosmetic products. & bull;Explore acids, bases, pH levels, and the biology of skin. & bull;Includes safe, non-toxic materials and an instruction manual that guides experimentation and offers engaging scientific information. & bull;Compatible with other kits in the ooze labs line; Use the soap & bath bomb lab station independently, or combine it with other ooze labs stations to create the ultimate chemistry Laboratory! & bull;A parents' Choice Recommended award winner, Good Housekeeping Best Toy AwardIt’s time to start mixing things up! In this pretend STEM scenario, you are a chemist for a bath and body products company and it’s your job to make and test different cosmetic products. Use the tools in your laboratory to employ different scientific techniques and essential chemistry principles to make soaps and bath bombs. Try out different additives to affect the color, smell, and other qualities of the products you make. Real science and pretend play come together in this activity-filled kit that can be used alone or as an extension of the Ooze Labs Chemistry Station (a Parents’ Choice Silver Honor winner!). As you mold different glycerin soap shapes, you learn about the chemical properties of soap that help it pick up and wash away dirt. While you’re concocting bath bombs, you learn about how acids and bases combine to form fizzing reactions, and what a pH level is. Expand your cosmetics knowledge with an overview of the biology of skin care and other science related to soap and bath products. All materials and chemicals are non-toxic.
Thames & Kosmos Gross Gummy Candy Lab
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 6 Years and UpIncludes: Storage Bag, Candy Making Ingredients, Instruction GuideEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Make your own spider and worm-shaped gummies! & bull;Food ingredients are all-natural and included in the kit; uses carrageenan which comes from seaweed, rather than gelatin. & bull;Learn about chemistry and physical science as you cook up these yummy, gummy treats! & bull;Choose from green apple, mixed berry, or sour flavors. & bull;Wrap up your creations in a plastic bag and use stickers to decorate and give as presents to friends and family.Gross new shapes, delicious new flavors! Mold your own delicious gummy worms and spiders using a natural gelatin-like ingredient called carrageenan that comes from seaweed. Flavor and sweeten your mixture with mixed berry and green apple flavors and then mold the gummy worms and spiders in the included mold. You can even add citric acid to make sour gummies! Learn about the scientific properties of natural polymers. Food ingredients included.
Thames & Kosmos Pepper Mint in the Great Tree House Engineering Adventure
Contains: Does Not Contain Any of the 8 Major AllergensSuggested Age: 8 Years and UpIncludes: Model Pieces, Instruction Guide, 1 FigureEducational Focus: ScienceBattery: No Battery Used & bull;Join Pepper Mint, a creative and skillful young engineer, on a fun science expedition in the rainforest of Borneo. & bull;Build a large wooden treehouse and conduct experiments and additional building projects that add more elements to the treehouse. & bull;Includes a 32-page, full-color storybook manual and experiment guide and a scale Pepper Mint figure. & bull;Fun, character-driven STEM kit that covers lessons in physics, engineering, and electrical science. & bull;After the experiments and projects in the manual are complete, the finished treehouse becomes an independent playset; the setting for infinite adventures and storylines, limited only by one's imagination!Read the story of Pepper Mint-a curious, skillful, and creative young engineer-and experiment alongside her. In this story-based STEM kit, Pepper Mint visits her aunt who is a scientist researching primates on the island of Borneo. Pepper Mint devises mechanical and electrical inventions to accomplish various tasks. She equips the treehouse with pulleys, gears, and circuits-and learns lessons in physics in the process. Projects include: rainforest treehouse, rope ladder, block-and-tackle hoist, belt pulley, rotating rain shield, zipline, trapdoor, coconut catapult, and LED lanterns! Read the story, build the models, conduct the experiments, and have fun playing along with the treehouse playset! Comes with a scale Pepper Mint figurine.
