With the Scope Constructor, from Thames and Kosmos, kids build their own microscopes, telescopes, and binoculars. This kit teaches young scientists how microscopes and telescopes work by letting them build these scopes from simple, reconfigurable parts. Kids will discover first-hand how lenses bend light and learn how their various components function. Kids can experiment with different lenses, different tube lengths, and different body configurations; construct binoculars and a spotting scope’ and examine three prepared slides under their microscope, plus prepare their own slides. This set is recommended for kids ages 8 and up.
Air + Water Power Plus lets kids build their own models powered by air pressure and water to learn about the laws of physics. A larger, super-charged version of Thames and Kosmos’ original Air + Water Power kid, this kit allows kids to build more powerful models using two different air-and-water-powered systems: water-jet propelled cars and hydro-pneumo (water-air) powered engines. The hydro-pneumo system in this kid uses a larger, more powerful self-contained air-and-water turbine system as a motor. Two pressurized air water tanks are included in this kid, allowing kids to build two water-jet propelled cars simultaneously and race them against one another. Kids can construct 30 models, including pressurized water guns, air-and-water turbine-driven cars, rocket cars, and jet boats. The water-jet propelled cars are a fun outdoor activity, while the self-contained hydro-pneumo powered models are designed for both indoor and outdoor use. Kids can compete with their friends to see whose water-jet propelled car goes the fastest, and whose hydro-pneumo car goes the farthest. This set is recommended for kids ages 8 and up.
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