Thames and Kosmos Classic Science Essential Electronics

Thames and Kosmos Classic Science Essential Electronics Review

Thames and Kosmos Classic Science Essential Electronics Feature

• Learn about electricity, conductors, and insulators
• Assemble series and parallel circuits
• Build an electromagnet, a voltaic pile, and an electric motor
• Surprise your friends with a job buzzer you make yourself
• Construct a vibrating bug

Based on the bestselling children's book The Dangerous Book for Boys, this kit presents electronics every kid should know through fun, engaging, and impressive experiments and activities. Learn about electric current and electrons. Conduct hair-raising experiments with static electricity. Read a brief history of the research and discoveries associated with electricity and electronics. Investigate materials to see if they are conductors or insulators. Assemble series circuits and parallel circuits. Discover the relationships between voltage, current, and power. Experiment with resistors, capacitors, diodes, and LEDs. Investigate logical circuits and transistors. Build an electromagnet, an electric motor, a voltaic pile, a joy buzzer, and a vibrating bug. Learn about how some common electronic devices work, such as cell phones, computers, satellites, and televisions. Parents and grandparents will appreciate this nostalgic kit, updated for today's kids. With more than 30 hands-on experiments and projects, it offers a great opportunity for parent-son bonding. The full-color, 32-page manual guides your experiments.

Thames and Kosmos Classic Science Archaeology: Pyramid

Thames and Kosmos Classic Science Archaeology: Pyramid Review

Thames and Kosmos Classic Science Archaeology: Pyramid Feature

• Kit includes model pyramid containing sarcophagus, mummy, death mask, and four canopic urns; hammer; brush; chisel; peg; sponge
• The mission of the National Geographic Society is to inspire people to care about the planet
• The National Geographic science kits from Thames and Kosmos further that mission by helping kids learn about science in a fun way
• A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the National Geographic kits goes to support vital exploration
• Discover the secrets inside the pyramid
• 3D cardboard cross section model; and manual
• Conservation, research, and education programs

Explore the world of archaeological science, including excavations, conservation, dating, and remote sensing,as well as ancient Egyptian customs, mummification and pyramid construction. Use hieroglyphics to decipher the secret to unlocking the pyramid Use tools and techniques similar to those of a real archaeologist to excavate a sarcophagus, death mask, and canopic urns from within Construct your own 3-dimensional cross-section of a pyramid Includes 16-page, full-color manual

Thames & Kosmos Classic Science Milestones in Science

Thames & Kosmos Classic Science Milestones in Science Review

Thames & Kosmos Classic Science Milestones in Science Feature

• The History of Science in Nine Chapters
• Lights, Colors, and Sound
• Heat, Steam, and Engines
• Magnetism and Electricity
• Communication, Microelectronics, and much more

Embark on an active research expedition through the history of science and technology. Learn about famous scientists and inventors, like Archimedes, Copernicus, Einstein, Watt, and Darwin, as you reproduce their ground-breaking experiments. Read about each scientist and their times, what they did and how they did it, and then see it yourself firsthand! From the Stone Age to modern times, the history of science comes to life in front of you in this tangible, hands-on format. This comprehensive kit covers the accomplishments of over 140 scientists and civilizations. Dive into this clever book-shaped box and immerse yourself in the studies that enthralled the brightest scientific minds that ever lived. As you conduct experiments with the more than 94 pieces included, your workspace will quickly come to resemble the labs and workshops of these legendary scientists. Young historians and scientists alike will be captivated by this overview of the history of science. In addition to instructions for the experiments, the 96-page, full-color experiment book contains a wealth of interesting historical information, giving context to the scientists and their work. The book is beautifully designed to playfully resemble a scientist's lab journal from the past. Ages 10 and up. Nine chapters: ? Light, Colors, and Sound ? Heat, Steam, and Engines ? Magnetism and Electricity ? Communication and Microelectronics ? Forces ? Life ? Atoms and Molecules ? Stars and Planets ? The Periodic Table

The Dangerous Book for Boys Classic Chemistry Science Kit

The Dangerous Book for Boys Classic Chemistry Science Kit Review

The Dangerous Book for Boys Classic Chemistry Science Kit Feature

• Build atomic models
• Learn about the periodic table
• Explore examples of metals, metalloids, and nonmetals
• Make plastic from milk
• Make a stink bomb and a smoke bomb

"The Dangerous Book for Boys" was a national bestseller that has spawned the "Dangerous Book for Boys" Chemistry Set. Featuring an informative,well-designed instruction book and retro packaging that mirrors the nostalgic design of the "Dangerous Book for Boys," the chemistry set offers a variety of experiments that teach as well as entertain. Created for children ages eight and up, the toy offers numerous opportunities for parent-child collaboration and bonding. Parents will definitely want to supervise when kids are using this set since it contains potentially harmful chemicals. However, a little danger, is all in the spirit of the "Dangerous Book for Boys."

The Dangerous Book for Boys Classic Chemistry Ages: 8+ Requires: Various household materials and supplies to perform experiments

What We Think Fun factor: Durability: Ease of assembly: Educational factor: Novelty factor: The Good: A wide variety of experiments teach kids about elements, atomic structure, the periodic table, and more. The Challenging: Potentially harmful chemicals means parents need to supervise. In a Nutshell: Educational toy with a nostalgic feel will teach, entertain, and foster bonding with your child.

This is a real chemistry set that allows kids to conduct their own experiments. View larger.

The set comes with real chemical reagents, for use in various experiments. View larger.

So Many Experiments, So Little Time
The chemistry set comes with the equipment and chemicals to perform a wide variety of experiments. Sturdy plastic test tubes, pipettes, beakers, and other supplies are included, as well as potassium, sodium, and ammonium iron. A number of the experiments are performed with items that you supply yourself. You're likely to have some needed items lying around, while others, like purple cabbage (used in the experiment titled "Testing Acids and Bases"), will have to be sought out.

Because of this, children might want to read through the book and plan ahead, so they have the materials on hand for experiment day. A cardboard test tube rack is included, which is a good idea, but could prove flimsy in the heat of frenzied scientific experimentation. The chemical vials are child-resistant and must be opened with the help of the safety lid opener that is included.

Smoky, Smelly, Slimy, and Soapy Chemistry
The colorful 32-page instruction book not only provides detailed direction for the experiments, it's also filled with great background information about chemistry. Younger kids might prefer to get straight to the experiments rather than doing all the reading (the print is on the small side), but there are plenty of fun illustrations to catch the eye of the younger chemist.

Science-obsessed older kids will enjoy the informative and humorous content of this guide, including chapters like "Is Chemistry Really Dangerous?" Experiments cover a wide range of concepts, including the elements, titration, organic chemistry, plastics, and much more. Most experiments are relatively easy to do, but kids need to pay close attention to the directions, and parents should always supervise. The experiments labeled "Smoky, Smelly, Slimy, and Soapy Chemistry" are sure to be a big hit with your child.

What's in the Box
32-page color manual; safety goggles; equipment, including test tubes, pipettes, and beakers; chemicals for experiments, including potassium and ammonium iron; 9-volt battery clip; fasteners; rods; cardboard pieces; ping-pong ball; safety lid opener; drinking straws; and measuring spoon.

Based on the bestselling children's book The Dangerous Book for Boys, this kit presents chemistry every kid should know through fun, engaging, and impressive experiments and activities. Learn about atoms, elements, and the periodic table by building simple models. Experiment with compounds, mixtures, solutions, and suspensions. Discover ionic and covalent bonding. Perform chemical reactions involving acids and bases, indicators, salts, and electrochemistry. Explore examples of important metals, metalloids, and nonmetals, and then conduct chemistry experiments with them. Investigate topics in organic chemistry such as alcohols, proteins, and plastics. Make plastic out of milk, a stink bomb, a smoke bomb, and colorful slime. Learn about where and how chemistry is used in the real world and read a brief history of the science. Parents and grandparents will appreciate this nostalgic kit, updated for today's kids. With more than 30 hands-on experiments and projects, it offers a great opportunity for parent-son bonding. The full-color, 32-page manual guides your experiments.