The Hydropower Kit by Thames & Kosmos , teaches children the science of water energy with twelve experiments and building projects. The power of water is one of the oldest sources of energy, and one which is completely renewable and natural. This cutting-edge science kit is dedicated to the science of water energy. Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years in watermills and is now commonly used to generate electricity in applications such as hydroelectric dams 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 saw mill, and a hammer mill to harness the energy of moving water to do different types of physical work. Also learn about water pressure by building a water tower, communicating vessels, and a water fountain. Your child will have a great time constructing a hydroelectric power station to generate electricity and light an LED. Discover about where the energy in ocean waves, tides, and rivers comes from, and find out how we can generate electricity from them. The Hydropower Kit by Thames & Kosmos has a full-color, 32-page experiment manual that offers illustrated instructions and scientific information. Ages 8 and up.By Thames & Kosmos
