Intro to Engineering welcomes young children to the field of engineering with 25 experiments and building projects in five sections. By engaging in hands-on activities, children will learn how engineers apply their scientific and technical knowledge to design machines and devices. Start by learning some engineering basics with experiments on levers, forces, and pulleys. Build simple devices using these basic components. Move on to explore engineering on land by building vehicles with wheels, such as a race car and a wind-up car. Then, investigate engineering with air and in the air by building a helicopter, a pinwheel, a parachute, a glider, a balloon rocket, and an air-powered carousel. Then, build a diving bell, a sailboat, and a paddle boat to experiment with engineering in water. Finally, find engineering in your own home with experiments modeling the telephone and television. With a 48-page guidebook, Intro to Engineering teaches engineering fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments and building projects. Ages 5 and up.By Thames & Kosmos
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Power House Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos provides an engaging introduction to regenerative energy sources while teaching basic concepts and principles in physical science. The kit focuses on the heat and light energy from the sun, the energy from the wind, as well as with electrochemical and plant energy. You will learn how to transform and use these forms of energy. With the Power House Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos kit you can build a model house complete with solar panels, windmill, greenhouse, and desalination system. You can build and operate an electric train, windmill, solar cooker, solar hot water tank, hygrometer, electric motor, power hoist, sail car, and more! Plant watercress, prepare sauerkraut, and make chewing gum. Learn how plants convert sunlight into energy for your body and your engines. The thoughtfully designed series of experiments was developed by physicist Uwe Wandrey. who creatively integrates physical science and technology lessons with the adventure of building a home and living on a remote island. To survive, you must learn how to harness the power of the sun and the wind as well as tap the energy of other physical forces. The storyline follows the experiments in a stepwise fashion. Easy-to-follow activities make it fun to build models and use them for your experiments. The manual for Power House Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos is organized around the story of a group of island dwellers who must learn to live sustainably using the resources available to them on their small island. Power House includes a 96-page full color manual with 70 experiments and 20 building projects, organized into nine chapters. As you read their journal entries and learn of their projects and experiments, you will build models of the same projects and conduct the same experiments alongside them.Ages 12 and up.By Thames & Kosmos
Build and operate an exceptional reversible hydrogen fuel cell, powered by water and sunlight with the Fuel Cell 10 Kit by Thames & Kosmos . Conduct 30 experiments to learn about electricity, solar cells, electrolysis, and fuel cells. This science kit consists of seven labs that use a multimeter, a solar cell, and a hydrogen fuel cell to explore the concepts of electricity and energy transfer. By constructing and operating a unique reversible hydrogen fuel cell, powered by water and sunlight, children build a model car that actually runs on water! In so doing, kids will join the auto manufacturers in experimenting with a technology that will power not only automobiles, but electronic devices such as laptops and cell phones. Ages 10 and up.By Thames & Kosmos
Zometool Plato’s Solids Science Kit reflect Plato’s genius. The oldest man-made models of these shapes are over 3,000 years old, but they’ve been around long before humans in the shapes of viruses, crystals and life forms. Why are they so special? Build the Platonic Solids and explore the relationships between them by constructing their duals (learn what a dual is). Pythagoras, Plato, Euclid and Kepler were all big fans, and soon you will be too! Why are there only 5 perfect 3D shapes? Why were these shapes a closely guarded secret in ancient Greece? Examine the shapes that form the basis of nearly all natural and human-built structures. Build all 5 of Plato’s Solids and their duals.Ages 6 and up.* Parents’ Choice Approval Award and one of Parenting Magazine’s Best Toys of the Yearby Zometool
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
Magz Solarian Ultimate Builder Kit is a unique powered construction building system that uses real solar power to bring your structures to life. No batteries required! Solarian is equipped with real tools, nuts and bolts that will help improve your building skills. Solarian includes a complete set of instructions for several builds that will roll, spin, twirl and twist away or create your own vehice! Use the unique solar panel & motor to activate each build’s unique function.This set comes with instructions to build 6 models. Build each structure and power them under the sun or a 60 watt light bulb & watch them twist, roll & spin away. Use your creativity to come up with your own design. 538 pieces (builds 6 different models).Ages 7 and up.by Mindscope Products
Magz Solarian Air Force Kit is a unique powered construction building system that uses real solar power to bring your structures to life. No batteries required! Solarian is equipped with real tools, nuts a nd bolts that will help improve your building skills. Solarian includes a complete set of instructions for several builds that will roll, spin, twilr and twist away or create your own vehice! Use the unique solar panel & motor to activate each build’s unique function. This set comes with instructions to build 2 models. Build each structure and power them under the sun or a 60 watt light bulb, watch them twist & spin away. Use your creativity to come up with your own design. 128 pieces (builds a helicopter & a plane).Ages 7 and up.by Mindscope Products
Magz Solarian Demolition Cruisers Kit is a unique powered construction building system that uses real solar power to bring your structures to life. No Battereies required! Solarian is equipped with real tools, nuts a nd bolts that will help improve your building skills. Solarian includes a complete set of instructions for several builds that will roll, spin, twirl and twist away or create your own vehice! Use the unique solar panel & motor to activate each build’s unique function. This set comes with instructions to build 2 models. Build each structure and power them under the sun or a 60 watt light bulb, watch them twist & spin away. Use your creativity to come up with your own design. 113 pieces (builds a harvester & an earth drill).Ages 7 and up.by Mindscope Products
With the Build a Birdfeeder Kit by Toysmith you can host a feathered banquet in your own backyard! Birds will be delighted to visit your home to feast on the goodies you provide in your Birdfeeder. Easily assembled by small hands (with adult help), your Birdfeeder will attract birds right away. Includes wood pieces, nails, glue, paint, brush and instructions. Assembled size: 4.5″ x 6″ x 5.5″. Ages 5 and up.By Toysmith
Welcome birds to your backyard by giving them a home of their own with the Build-A-Birdhouse Kit by Toysmith. Easy to assemble, this quality birdhouse will give you hours of entertainment. Watch birds build their nest and raise their young right before your eyes. Build a home for birds using the parts in this kit. The Build a Birdhouse Kit by Toysmith includes wood pieces, four paint pots, paint brush, nails, glue and instructions. Assembled size is 4.5″ x 6″ x 5.5″.Ages 5 and up.By Toysmith