Start your adventure in science as an archaeologist with the Archaeology Kit: Egyptian Pyramid by Thames & Kosmos as you investigate this pyramid model and the treasures buried inside. After using hieroglyphics to decode the secret to unlocking the pyramid, use tools and techniques similar to those of a real archaeologist to carefully excavate a sarcophagus, death mask, and four canopic urns from inside. Once you uncover the artifacts in the pyramid, you will learn about archaeological science, including excavation, conservation, dating, and remote sensing. You will also learn about ancient Egyptian customs, hieroglyphics, mummification, and pyramid construction. Inspect the layout of the pyramid, its various chambers, hidden passageways, and security devices by constructing a three-dimensional cross section. Contains model pyramid containing sarcophagus, mummy, death mask, and four canopic urns; hammer; brush; chisel; peg; sponge; 3D cardboard cross-section model; and manual. Ages 8 and up. By Thames & Kosmos
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Through building 36 models and conducting subsequent experiments with the models, you will learn the fundamental laws of mechanical physics with this Physics Kit by Thames & Kosmos. This hands-on approach is both fun and effective because the principles of physics are demonstrated right in front of you. The full-color 64-page manual presents assembly instructions, experiments and explanations in a richly-illustrated, easy-to-follow manner.The year 2005 marks the 100th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s “miraculous year” in which he published three important papers describing ideas that have since influenced all of modern physics. This year provides the opportunity to celebrate Einstein, his great ideas, and his influence on life in the 21st century. The World Year of Physics is a worldwide celebration of physics and its importance in our everyday lives. Physics not only plays an important role in the development of science and technology but also has a tremendous impact on our society.Activities: build a windmill, crane, sail car, mars robot, hammer machine, centrifuge, scale and dozens of other models experiment with simple machines: gears, levers, screws, inclined planes, pulleys, wheels and axles learn and understand the most fundamental physics equations read about amazing real-world applications for physics 64-page Manual 73 ExperimentsAges 8 and upBy Thames & Kosmos
With the Balloon Physics Kit by Thames & Kosmos you’ll find out that balloons are more than just a lot of hot air! Take off on an adventure throughscience topics in physics, chemistry, and biology. Race balloon cars, build a balloon-powered boat, and fly a balloon helicopter. Puncture a balloon without it popping. Discover more than one way to blow up a balloon. Build a barometer, a fire extinguisher, and a water yo-yo. The full-color, 32-page book guides you through 24 action-packed experiments, giving you scientific explanations each step of the way. Winner of a 2004 Parents’ Choice Recommended Award. Ages 8 and up.By Thames & Kosmos
The Fuel Cell Car & Experiment Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos provides a playful introduction to one of the most significant technologies of the early 21st Century. With this kit you can build a model car that actually runs on water! Now, roll up your sleeves and find out more through experiments and demonstrations you can do on your own, or in a classroom with the Fuel Cell Car & Experiment Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos. Some fuel cells, such as this one, do not consume fossil fuels and therefore are considered environmentally friendly. Automobile manufacturers are already experimenting successfully with this technology and it is widely believed that fuel cells will power automobiles and many electronic devices. With more than 30 experiments and demonstrations, users will learn how a reversible fuel cell works to perform electrolysis as well as to create energy. The 96-page, full color Experiment Manual offers over 30 amazing experiments to WOW you. The experiments are based on building a model car that runs on water, and is versatile and cover a wide range of phenomena. The Fuel Cell Car & Experiment Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos is an award winner from the Parents’ Choice Foundation in 2002. The background for each phenomenon is extensive. …For the up-and-coming physicist or environmentalist in your house, or the engineer, this kit is a beaker of excitement.Ages 12 and up.By Thames & Kosmos
With this eco-friendly kit, the Power House Green Essential Edition by Thames & Kosmos will teach you about, and how to use heat and light energy from the sun, wind power, and electrochemical and plant energy. Thirty of the best experiments and ten important building projects from the original Power House kit are presented in this Green Essentials Edition. Children can learn about the timely issues of alternative energy and sustainable living, by conducting 30 experiments and building ten energy-related models: the power house itself, a greenhouse, a solar cell array, a passive solar collector, a solar oven, an air conditioner, a refrigerator, a hydrometer, a lemon battery, and a wind power generator. They can even sow seeds in the greenhouse! Ages 8 and up. By Thames & Kosmos
Optical Science & Art by Thames & Kosmos deals with the sciences of light, optics, and visual perception, which finds applications in order ranging from physics to psychology to painting. By witnessing optical illusions that involve shapes, color, depth, and scale, and learning how optical illusions relate to artists’ techniques, children can engage with the complexity of optical science and art in accessible and entertaining ways. Among the 24 science experiments in the kit, children will experiment with light and the color spectrum by building a color wheel, a fiber optic peacock, and diffraction glasses, build a camera obscure and pinhole glasses to learn how the eye and a camera are similar and different, experiment with lens and light refraction, and uses 3D glasses plus an Ames room model to experiment with spatial vision and depth perception. Optical Science & Art by Thames & Kosmos is accompanied by a 48-page, full-color experiment manual. See firsthand how your eye and brain work together to perceive color, light, depth, perspective, size, shape, and motion.Ages 8 and up.By Thames & Kosmos
CHEM C2000 Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos is an intermediate level chemistry experiment kit which is a complete introduction to the most important topics in chemistry. Discover how fascinating the world is when you know the chemistry behind how everyday things work. Amuse your friends with “magic” tricks, and then enlighten them with the scientific explanations behind the magic. With CHEM C2000 by Thames & Kosmos your understanding of chemical reactions turns the everyday occurrences around you into extraordinary events. You will start with fun experiments to learn basic chemistry principles. Build a mini fire extinguisher and float a soap-powered boat, write with invisible ink and test colored markers on the chromatography racetrack as well as make dazzling colors in flame tests and produce electricity in a test tube. Complete safety precautions and instructions ensure safe experimentation. Professional quality equipment and an easy-to-follow 96-page, full-color Experiment Manual help you make the most of your 250 chemistry experiments. You will begin to build a strong foundation in chemistry with exposure to a broad range of chemical phenomena and hands-on lab experience. WARNING! – This set contains chemicals that may be harmful if misused. Read cautions on individual containers carefully. Not to be used by children except under adult supervision.Ages 11 and up.By Thames & Kosmos
This premier solar power workshop delves deeply into the principals of alternative energy resources. In 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 by Thames & Kosmos explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells. The kit contains everything you need to build 12 different solar powered projects and conduct 30 experiments, 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. You will build different types of vehicles and machines to demonstrate how gears can convert and transform power for different needs. There are 320 parts, which are also compatible with the other kits in the Physics line. The 64-page book offers illustrated instructions for the projects, developed with Greenpeace in Germany. Ages 8 and up.By Thames & Kosmos
Physics Discovery Science Kit by Thames and Kosmos will allow you to build 12 models and then conduct experiments with the models to learn. Each model demonstrates a fundamental ida in mechanical physics. Gears, pulleys, wheels, and axles! With the Physics Discovery Kit, the first thing you’ll discover is just how exciting this science actually is. You can build a balance scale to learn about lever arms or a transmission to learn about gears. The 32-page book provides precise illustrated instructions for all projects and experiments.Ages 8 and up.By Thames and Kosmos
The Microcontroller Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos kit introduces you to microcontrollers, sensors, and programming through 100 experiments. The educational kit includes 100 experiments involving light, heat and sound sensors, data collection and more. Kids will learn about the inner workings of computers and programs and how to assemble circuits, design circuits and write programs. Microcontroller Science Kit by Thames & Komos received a Spring 2007 Parents’ Choice Silver Award. As our everyday devices become increasingly “smart” with embedded technology, microcontrollers are becoming more and more important. Build devices that use sensors to monitor and record data, and use the data to control motors, buzzers, lights, and a digital display. Write programs to control the devices you build. The number of possible experiments is infinite. The 100-page, full-color experiment manual guides your circuit assemblies and programming. Requires one 9-Volt Battery (not included) or a standard Power Adapter (not included).Software System Requirements: PC with Microsoft® Windows® 98, 2000 or XP operating system Minimum 64 MB of RAM Minimum 5 MB of free hard disk space Available 9-pin serial (COM) or USB port CD-ROM driveAges 12 and up.By Thames & Kosmos