Thames & Kosmos Sophisticated Science Creative Cosmetics

Thames & Kosmos Sophisticated Science Creative Cosmetics Review

Thames & Kosmos Sophisticated Science Creative Cosmetics Feature

• Mix your own personalized cosmetics
• Experiment with healthy, all natural beauty recipes
• Discover what cosmetics are made of
• Study the biology of skin, hair, and nails
• Parents' Choice Gold Award

Experience the beautiful side of biology and chemistry with this unique collection of experiments. Learn how to care for your skin, hair, and nails so they are healthy and radiant. Start by building a foundation in basic dermatology, and then learn about the chemistry of oils, gels, and lotions. Next, mix your own personalized beauty formulas from the cosmetic bases in the kit and natural ingredients from your local market. Finally, learn how to apply your creations to your body, face, lips, and eyes. You will also learn the hygiene and safety necessary for proper skin care. The kit includes eleven different cosmetics base substances to make personalized makeup, lip gloss, body lotion, face cream, and shower gel. These are real cosmetic-grade substances that are safe, clean, hypoallergenic, and made in Europe by a company that manufactures high-quality commercial cosmetics. The 32-page, full-color book guides you through the science and history of cosmetics, and gives dozens of beauty recipes and techniques. Ages 12 and up. The cosmetics in this kit were developed humanely, without animal testing.

Thames & Kosmos Remote Control Machines

Thames & Kosmos Remote Control Machines Review

Thames & Kosmos Remote Control Machines Feature

• Build your own motorized vehicles and machines
• Unique six button infrared remote control
• Three motors can be combined to make complex vehicles and machines in numerous configurations
• Assemble up to 10 models
• Kit comes with everything you need

This kit gives you 182 building pieces and that you can use to build 10 different remote control models including (but not limited to) a bulldozer, a car, a three-wheeler racer and even a robotic arm. The unique six-button wireless remote gives you simultaneous and independent control over the three included motors. The motors can be combined in numerous configurations, limited only by your imagination. The 48-page, full-color manual provides step-by-step instructions. Ages 8+.

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 & KOSMOS CHEM C3000 (2011 Edition)

THAMES & KOSMOS CHEM C3000 (2011 Edition) Review

THAMES & KOSMOS CHEM C3000 (2011 Edition) Feature

• 333 Experiments!
• Professional quality chemistry lab equipment!
• Designed for safe use!
• 192-page full-color manual!

CHEM C3000 is the ultimate chemistry set. This kit includes all of the components from CHEM C2000, plus dozens of additional tools and chemicals, and 100 additional experiments, for a total of more than 350 experiments. The 192-page, full-color experiment manual is written at a more advanced level than the other CHEM kit manuals. You could call it a textbook, but the manual is too much fun to make that comparison. CHEM C3000 has a similar hands-on approach to teaching chemistry as our other CHEM kits, but also teaches more advanced topics such as chemical equations, atomic structures, and the periodic table. These concepts are critical to continued study of chemistry. CHEM C3000 is an excellent preparation for high-school level chemistry.

• Recommended Ages: 12 years & Up
   

Thames & Kosmos Sophisticated Science Optical Science and Art

Thames & Kosmos Sophisticated Science Optical Science and Art Review

Thames & Kosmos Sophisticated Science Optical Science and Art Feature

• Investigate light and color
• Learn about eyes and lenses
• View amazing optical illusions
• Discover how your eyes and brain work together to perceive things visually
• For ages 8+ years

Astonish yourself with optical illusions and amazing visual phenomena as you explore the science of human perception in this fascinating kit. Experiment with light and the color spectrum by building a color wheel, a fiber optic peacock, and diffraction glasses. Learn how the eye and a camera are similar and how they are different. Build a camera obscura and pinhole glasses. Investigate lenses and light refraction. Experiment with spatial vision and depth perception with 3D glasses and an Ames room model. Find your blind spot and watch things disappear. View stunning optical illusions involving shapes, color, depth, and scale. Make a curved line look straight. Turn cardboard transparent. See the world shrink. Make white by mixing red, green, and blue, and see colors in black and white. Learn about how optical illusions relate to techniques commonly used by artists. See firsthand how your eye and brain work together to perceive color, light, depth, perspective, size, shape, and motion. Conduct over 24 experiments, guided by the 48-page, full-color experiment book.

Thames & Kosmos Physics Pro

Thames & Kosmos Physics Pro Review

Thames & Kosmos Physics Pro Feature

• Advanced Physics kit
• Parents' Choice Silver Honor
• Biggest, most advanced Physics kit
• Best seller
• Ages 10 and up

Physics Pro is our biggest, most advanced physics kit. With this kit, you can continue your study of statics and dynamics from previous lessons and begin your study of more advanced topics in physics, including fluid dynamics, energy, oscillation, hydraulics, and pneumatics. By adding advanced topics like fluid dynamics to your physics repertoire, you can now build some really spectacular models and devices, such as a wind tunnel, pneumatic shocks, and a hydraulic lift. You will see how physics extends far beyond the classroom, giving us an amazing set of tools that can be applied in the real world to engineer marvelous things. The main focus of the kit is the behavior of the two most important fluids in our world - water and air - and objects immersed in them. You will investigate how air and water rest and flow, what they can carry and how they move. With experiments and models, you will find out what forces work on them and what kinds of energy they possess. You will learn how ships float and airplanes fly, why a streamlined shape lets a car drive faster and how power plants convert a current of water into electrical current. The 96-page, full-color experiment manual has two major sections. In the first part, you will enter the physics lab, where you will get to know the properties of air and water and become familiar with currents and energy. There is a series of 17 experiments in which you will start building smaller models. In the second part, you will move on to the workshop, where you will build 14 larger models of complex real-world devices. More than 213 parts are included in this kit, which are compatible with all of our other Physics kits.

Thames & Kosmos CHEM C1000 (2011 Edition)

Thames & Kosmos CHEM C1000 (2011 Edition) Review

Thames & Kosmos CHEM C1000 (2011 Edition) Feature

• Batteries: One 9 Volt (not included)
• Dimensions: 14.6" x 11.5" x 3.1"

Introductory Chemistry kit with 75 diverse experiments Includes 7 different chemicals and an 80-page, full-color manual Professional quality equipment A Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner

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 Physics Workshop

Thames & Kosmos Physics Workshop Review

Thames & Kosmos Physics Workshop Feature

• Kit includes more than 300 building pieces
• Build a windmill, two-speed crane, force scale, sail car, mars robot, hammer machine
• Experiment with simple machines: gears, levers, screws, inclined planes, pulleys, wheels and axles
• Learn and understand the most fundamental physics equations
• It is a 64-page, full-color experiment manual
• Centrifuge, pinball game, centrifugal switch, ship's lantern, and dozens of other models

Build 36 models of real-world machines and conduct 37 unique experiments with the models. Learn the fundamental laws of mechanical physics. This hands-on approach is both fun and effective, and vividly demonstrates the principles of physics. Kit includes a 64-page full-color book with assembly and experiment instructions. Requires 1 "C" battery (not included).

Thames & Kosmos Air + Water Power

Thames & Kosmos Air + Water Power Review

Thames & Kosmos Air + Water Power Feature

• Pneumatic hydraulic engines
• Build your own models powered by air and water pressure
• Construct 15 models
• Compete with your friends to see whose water jet propelled car and hydro pneumo car goes the farthest
• Kit comes with everything you need

Build your own models powered by air and water pressure to learn about the laws of physics. This unique kit allows you to build two different air-and-water-powered systems: water-jet propelled cars and hydro-pneumo (which simply means air pressure and water pressure) powered engines. The hydro-pneumo system uses a self-contained air-and-water turbine system as a motor.
Construct 15 models including a truck, excavator, radar car, tank, antique car, helicopter, motorbike, backhoe, rocket car, forklift, roadster, propeller plane, grinder, and cutting machine. The water-jet propelled cars are a fun outdoor activity, while the self-contained hydro-pneumo powered models are fun both indoors and out. Compete with your friends to see whose water-jet propelled car and hydro-pneumo car goes the fastest!
The 48-page color instruction book included in this kit illustrates the step-by-step assembly of each model and related principles so that children learn through playing. The 165 building pieces included in this set are compatible with those in all Thames & Kosmos Construction Series kits, Physics Series kits, Wind Power, and Hydropower kits.

• Recommended Ages: 8 years & Up

Thames & Kosmos CHEM C3000

Thames & Kosmos CHEM C3000 Review

Thames & Kosmos CHEM C3000 Feature

• The ultimate chemistry kit
• Designed and manufactured in Germany for safe experimentation
• 387 experiments in 32 sections
• Start with fun experiments to learn basic chemistry principles
• This item is not for sale in Catalina Island

A fab lab. More than fun and games, this quality set presents the basic principles of chemistry through 360 fascinating experiments, from building a mini fire extinguisher to writing with invisible ink. Use an alcohol burner and explore the chemical consequences of heat, move on to the periodic table. Includes everything from test tubes to copper wire to litmus paper, plus step-by-step instructions for safe experimentation.

Thames & Kosmos CHEM C2000 (2011 Edition)

Thames & Kosmos CHEM C2000 (2011 Edition) Review

Thames & Kosmos CHEM C2000 (2011 Edition) Feature

• thames and kosmos kits
• Thames & Kosmos CHEM C2000 (2011 Edition)
• Chemistry kits C2000
• Science kit

Discover how fascinating the world is when you understand the remarkable reactions behind ordinary occurrences. CHEM C2000 includes everything in CHEM C1000 and more — with twice the tools and materials, and more than three times the experiments. Most notably, this kit introduces you to the alcohol burner for experiments that require heat, greatly expanding the number of experiments you can conduct.
Experiment with filtering and separating mixtures, combustion, and electrochemical reactions. Learn how to work with indicators and stronger acids and bases. Explore elements and compounds, including the chemical and physical properties of water, carbon dioxide, oxygen, hydrogen, and carbon. Discover atoms and molecules. Inspect soaps and household cleaners.
Experiment with various foods from the kitchen to learn about sugars, fats, and proteins. Investigate metals such as iron, copper, and aluminum. Learn about how chemistry is used in environmental protection and industry.
After completing CHEM C2000, you will have experienced firsthand the most important topics in chemistry, creating an excellent foundation for later study of chemical equations and atomic structure. The 128-page, full-color manual guides aspiring young chemists through 250 experiments. The manual provides clear instructions for preparing and performing the experiments and explains the results.

• Recommended Ages: 11 years & Up

Thames and Kosmos Biology Tk2 Scope

Thames and Kosmos Biology Tk2 Scope Review

Thames and Kosmos Biology Tk2 Scope Feature

• Learn how to use the microscope and how to prepare slides
• 2 bright LED lights, above and below
• 40x, 100x, and 400x magnification
• 4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses and a 10x ocular lens, all made of optical grade glass
• Over 20 tools and accessories

Embark on a guided journey through the microscopic world, revealing its hidden creatures and unseen structures with the new TK2 Scope. First, learn how to use the microscope and all of its parts. Next, become familiar with your scope by examining some prepared slides. Now, you are ready to take off on a guided investigation of plant and animal specimens that you gather and prepare yourself. This kit gives you the tools, knowledge, and skills you need to view virtually any specimen you can find. The microscope is a dual light 40-, 100-, and 400-power metal and plastic microscope. The two battery-powered LED light sources allow for both the viewing of large or opaque objects lit from above and the viewing of thinly sliced or translucent specimens lit from below. It has a 10-power ocular lens; 4-, 10-, and 40-power objective lenses; and an aperture wheel. The lenses are all professional-quality optical glass. The microscope is durable and powerful, permitting years of continued observations. The full-color, 48-page manual guides you through set-up, usage, and dozens of fascinating observations of biological specimens.

Thames and Kosmos Physics Solar Workshop

Thames and Kosmos Physics Solar Workshop Review

Thames and Kosmos Physics Solar Workshop Feature

• Build 12 models, including a solar-powered tractor, truck, treaded vehicle, car
• Learn about harnessing and using solar power
• Learn about motors and simple machines
• Best seller
• Parents' Choice Silver Honor
• Also includes elevator, drawbridge, fan, airplane, mobile crane and construction crane

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 explores the topic of solar energy, focusing on photovoltaic cells. By building 12 models and conducting 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 our Physics line. The 64-page book offers illustrated instructions for the projects. Developed with Greenpeace® in Germany. Ages 8 and up. build 12 models, including a solar-powered tractor, truck, treaded vehicle, car, elevator, drawbridge, fan, airplane, mobile crane and construction crane learn about harnessing and using solar power learn about motors and simple machines

Thames and Kosmos Fun and Fundamentals Elements of Science

Thames and Kosmos Fun and Fundamentals Elements of Science Review

Thames and Kosmos Fun and Fundamentals Elements of Science Feature

• Giant science lab
• 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
• 100 experiments in biology, chemistry, and more

Broad yet elaborate introduction to the physical and life sciences 100 Experiments in Biology, Physics and Chemistry expose students to the full spectrum of science and show firsthand how these core disciplines interrelate 112-page, full color manual organized into 15 different chapters: Water, Air, Heat, Sound, Forces, Magnetism, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Light, Optics, Plants & Animals, Colors, The Human Body, Chemistry, and Earth & Sun. A Parents' Choice Silver Honor Winner

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

Thames and Kosmos Chemistry Chem C500

Thames and Kosmos Chemistry Chem C500 Review

Thames and Kosmos Chemistry Chem C500 Feature

• Make fizzy reactions with sodium carbonate
• Test avids and bases with a litmus indicator solution
• Investigate hard water with soapy solutions
• Write messages with invisible ink
• Explore electrochemical reactions

Aspiring chemists can concoct, combine and create from a list of 30 classic experiments with the Chem C500. Discover the properties of the elements, the nature of an acid and a base, and experience chemistry in a way you just cant in a book. The Chem C500 is an ideal introductory chemistry set.