Thames & Kosmos 2010 Science Kits

Science Kits 2010

Little Labs™

Alternative Energy & Environmental Science

Ignition™ Series

Physics

Stepping into Science

Global Warming

CHEM C100 Test Lab

Physics Discovery

Intro to Engineering

Sustainable Earth Lab

Physics Simple Machines

Physics Workshop

Animal Science

Hydropower

Glowing Crystals

Physics Solar Workshop

Boats & Buoyancy

Wind Power

Recycled Paper Press

Physics Pro

Cars & Gears

Stirling Engine

Solar Cooking Science

Colorful Science

Fuel Cell 10

Cranes & Pulleys

Fuel Cell X7

Navigation Science Physics & Forces Plant Science Stars & Planets Weather Science

Power House

Green Essentials

Power House Original

In your hands and out of this world Thames & Kosmos science kits offer handson learning through experimentation and model building, include comprehensive fullcolor books and instructions, cover relevant topics pertinent to the world today, consist of high-quality materials and custom parts, provide fun and enjoyable activities for effective learning, and have been safety tested for the United States and Europe.

Chemistry

Biology

Classic Science

Sophisticated Science

CHEM C500

Genetics & DNA

Classic Chemistry

Candy Factory

CHEM C1000

TK2 Scope

Essential Electronics

Perfume Science

CHEM C2000

Milestones in Science

Creative Cosmetics

CHEM C3000

Archaeology Kit: Pyramid

Optical Science & Art

Technology & Electronics

Astronomy Air & Space

Fun & Fundamentals

Earth Science & Natural History

Electronics Workshop 1

Space Exploration

Balloon Physics

Crystals, Rocks & Minerals

Electronics Workshop 2

Bubble Science Elements of Science Core Science

Sparking a lifelong love of science Solar Cooking Science Construct a parabolic solar cooker with 14 interlocking foil pieces that reflect and focus the sun’s radiation on a small cooking container. Heat water or melt chocolate to make an environmentally friendly fondue. Learn about solar thermal energy, a powerful and promising source of renewable energy. Ages 8 and up.

Ages 8+

CHEM C100 Test Lab Conduct experiments on household substances to reveal their unique chemical properties. Learn about chemical analysis as you use basic lab techniques to distinguish common chemicals from one another. Test the substances to see if they dissolve in a solution with water, are acidic or basic with a pH test, react to form gases, crystallize out of solution, and carbonize when heated. Compare your data to chemical ID cards to find out what each chemical is. Ages 8 and up.

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Physics Simple Machines Establish a foundation in physics by building models of all six simple machines: levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, wedges, and wheels and axles. Assemble and use a spring scale to measure how the machines change the direction and magnitude of forces, making work easier to do.

Ages 8 and up.

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Recycled Paper Press Recycle your scrap paper, old newspapers, and tissue paper into beautiful hand-crafted paper.

Start with a slurry of paper pulp, drain it in the sieve tray, then press it flat with a special tool.

Experiment with different paper fibers and add pigment tablets to change the color of your paper.

Learn why recycling used materials into new ones is a crucial and growing practice around the world. Ages 8 and up.

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Glowing Crystals Grow phosphorescent crystals that glow in the dark! Experiment with growing crystals of different sizes. Learn about why crystals form, what crystal lattice structure is, and what makes these crystals glow. Ages 8 and up.

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The Little Labs line begins with Stepping into Science, a starter kit that covers five topics. The kit teaches science fundamentals through 25 experiments, while at the same time introducing children to the concept and process of experimentation.

In addition, there are ten single-topic kits: Plant Science, Physics & Forces, Colorful Science, Animal Science, Weather Science, Cars & Gears, Boats & Buoyancy, Stars & Planets, Cranes & Pulleys, and Navigation Science. Each kit offers a handful of essential experiments that address common questions children have from their everyday observations. Finally, Intro to Engineering welcomes children to the world of engineering with 25 building projects.

The simple instructions included in each Little Labs kit rely heavily on illustrations. They have just enough text to reinforce vocabulary and aid in language learning, and also to advise parents and adult supervisors. The kits do not have to be used sequentially.

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Stepping into Science Begin a lifetime of scientific investigation and understanding with 25 fun experiments in five key areas: nature, physics, chemistry, air, and water.

Learn what plants need to grow, build a barometer, see how water climbs, watch plants sweat, and investigate plant propagation. Discover how a magnifying glass

enlarges, how colors mix, how static electricity attracts, how sundials tell time, and how a motion picture works. Investigate air pressure, air flow, hovercraft, paper airplanes, and suction. Write secret messages, float a paper clip, blow super bubbles, observe capillary action, and test displacement. Build a soap-driven boat, mix oil and water, experiment with evaporation, paint with sugar, and watch a balloon inflate itself.

With a 48-page guidebook, Stepping into Science teaches science fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments, while also introducing children to the scientific method itself. Ages 5 and up.

Ages 5+

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The twelfth kit in the Little Labs line, 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. Next, 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.

l introduce engineering to young children with basic building projects l experiment with simple machines like levers, forces, and pulleys l conduct engineering projects on land, in the air, and in the water l step-by-step illustrated instructions so children can easily follow along

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Cars & Gears

Experiment with wheels, gear ratios, and energy transmission by building tricycles, bicycles, cars, and motors. 20page color guidebook.

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Plant Science

Learn how plants germinate from seeds, how they grow, what they need to grow, what they produce, and how their roots, stems, and leaves work. 20-page color guidebook.

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Animal Science

Learn about the animals in your backyard and parks by investigating their natural habitats and tracks. 20-page color guidebook.

Ages 5+

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Weather Science

Investigate weather with experiments on wind, rain, storms, clouds, rainbows, temperature, evaporation, pressure, and more. 20-page color guidebook.

Ages 5+

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Colorful Science

Experiment with additive and subtractive colors, mixing pigments, and the color wheel. Mold your own colored sidewalk chalk. 20-page color guidebook.

Ages 5+

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Physics & Forces

Learn about mechanical physics by building simple machines such as levers, gears, and pulleys. Discover force and motion. 20-page color guidebook.

Ages 5+

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Boats & Buoyancy

Learn why some things float while others do not, what buoyancy means, and how propellers and sails work by building different boats and watercraft. 20-page color guidebook.

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Navigation Science

Learn how to use a compass, read a map, find your way in nature, and work with other navigational tools and methods.

20-page color guidebook.

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Stars & Planets

Explore outer space by building a solar system, making moon craters and constellations, launching a rocket, and testing to see which planets could support life. 20 pages.

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Cranes & Pulleys

Build cranes and learn how they lift heavy loads at construction sites. Experiment with different types of cranes and pulleys. 20-page color guidebook.

Ages 5+

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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. Ages 8 and up.

l build atomic models l learn about the periodic table l explore examples of metals, metalloids, and nonmetals l make plastic from milk l make a stink bomb and a smoke bomb

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Essential Electronics 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. Ages 8 and up.

l learn about electricity, conductors, and insulators l assemble series and parallel circuits l build an electromagnet, a voltaic pile, and an electric motor

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l surprise your friends with a joy buzzer you make yourself l construct a vibrating bug

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The mission of the National Geographic Society is to inspire people to care about the planet. The National Geographic science kits from Thames & 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, conservation, research, and education programs.

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Archaeology Kit: Egyptian Pyramid The Secrets of the Pyramid Play the role of archaeologist as you explore this pyramid model and the treasures buried within. After using hieroglyphics to decipher 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. Open the sarcophagus and you will discover a model mummy preserved within.

As 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. Investigate the layout of the pyramid, its various chambers, hidden passageways, and security devices by constructing a three-dimensional cross section. Full-color, 16-page experiment manual. Ages 8 and up.

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l Kit includes model pyramid containing sarcophagus, mummy, death mask, and four canopic urns; hammer; brush; chisel; peg; sponge; 3D cardboard cross section model; and manual.

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC and Yellow Border Design are trademarks of the National Geographic Society. All rights reserved.

Crystals, Rocks & Minerals

Earth Science & Natural History

Earth Science Experiment Kit Learn about rocks and the minerals that form them. Dig deeper and discover the fascinating crystal structures of these minerals. Much more than just a crystalgrowing kit, this experiment kit teaches you the chemistry of crystals and the geological science behind rock formation with more than 18 hands-on projects and investigations.

Grow three chemically different types of crystals that exhibit not only different colors, but also different shapes. Build three-dimensional geometric models of common crystal shapes including octahedrons, tetrahedrons, and rhomboids. Mold your own crystal geode — a hollow rock with crystals growing inside!

Learn how to test and identify minerals with your very own collection of real specimens included in the kit. Conduct tests to determine a mineral’s chemical and physical properties such as color, luster, streak color, hardness, density, magnetic properties, and carbon, sulfur, or iron content.

Investigate the geologic rock cycle and learn how the three main categories of rock — igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic — are formed, altered, destroyed, and formed again.

Full-color, 32-page experiment manual. Ages 8 and up.

l Kit includes the following genuine specimens: granite, limestone, basalt, marble, pumice, calcite, pyrite, quartz, hematite, bornite, fluorite, magnetite, and soapstone. l Grow three types of crystals: alum (potassium aluminum sulfate), copper(II) sulfate, and potassium hexacyanoferrate(III)

Ages 8+

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Core Science Physical & Life Sciences Core Science is a vast supplemental science curriculum for middle school-level students. By performing the 135 experiments in this kit and completing exercises in the accompanying 48-page workbook, students lay the groundwork for success in the natural sciences. The content is correlated to the National Science Education Standards for middle school-level physical and life sciences. See thamesandkosmos. com for more information. Ages 10 and up.

Ages 10+

Elements of Science 100 Experiments in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Investigate the most important phenomena in biology, chemistry, and physics by conducting more than 100 fun experiments. A broad yet elaborate introduction to the physical and life sciences, this kit is intended to expose children to the full spectrum of science and show

firsthand how these three core disciplines interrelate. Ages 10 and up.

The full-color, 112-page book is organized into the following 15 chapters: 1. Water: adhesion, cohesion, buoyancy, density, states of water, surface tension 2. Air: Bernoulli’s Principle, gases, pressure, wind, molecular theory 3. Heat: temperature, evaporation, heat energy 4. Sound: music, sound waves, vibration 5. Forces: centrifugal force, energy, weight, gravity, inertia, pendulums, rockets

6. Magnetism: magnetic fields, compasses, magnetic poles, radiation 7. Electricity: electric motors, lightbulbs, simple circuits, static electricity 8. Electromagnetism: electromagnets, the EM spectrum, waves, current indicators 9. Light: camera obscura, light and shadow, light intensity 10. Optics: microscopes, telescopes, lenses, prisms, reflection, refraction, optical illusions 11. Plants and Animals: seeds, microscopic organisms, plant cycles, plants and light

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12. Colors: color theory, printing, spectrum 13. The Human Body: brain, eyes, circulatory system, ears 14. Chemistry: acids, bases, chromatography, filtration, reactions, tricks, safety 15. Earth and Sun: globes, day and night, seasons, rotation, sundials, time zones Ages 10+  112 p

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Classic Science

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Milestones in Science The 100 Most Significant Experiments and Discoveries of All Time 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 numerous 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.

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The History of Science in Nine Chapters: l Light, Colors, and Sound l Heat, Steam, and Engines l Magnetism and Electricity l Communication and Microelectronics l Forces l Life l Atoms and Molecules l Stars and Planets l The Periodic Table

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Technology & Electronics

Electronics Workshop 1 Introduction to Electronics

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Discover the digital world with this unique introduction to electronics. Follow the story of Robert M-3, a young robot in the year 2069, who is beginning his education in electronics with an apprenticeship to Sirius Armstrong, the chief electrical engineer on an enormous space station orbiting Earth. As you read about Robert’s lessons in electronics, you will conduct experiments alongside him using your Electronics Workshop console.

Start by assembling simple circuits with blinking LEDs and resistors, as Robert travels from Earth to the space station.

Once there, he goes from department to department, fixing electrical systems and devices, while you work alongside him.

In the Mars Department, you attend to tasks in the space station’s oxygensupplying greenhouses, such as building moisture sensors for the planters and a timer for controlling oxygen levels. Here, you learn about current, voltage, and resistance. In the Uranus Department, you repair malfunctioning sensors on robots, build a battery tester to test Robert’s power supply, and conduct experiments with his transistors and capacitors.

You continue through six more departments, learning about the space station’s security, communications, cleaning, entertainment, and educational systems, while getting increasingly advanced lessons in electronics.

By the end, you and Robert will have earned the rank of Space Electronics Assistant First Class. Electronics Workshop 1 is a captivating combination of reading and science, with fanciful stories that enliven the experiments, making for a fun learning experience. Full-color, 68-page experiment manual. Ages 10 and up.

Electronics Workshop 2 Advanced Electronics The intricate world of electronics becomes tangible with the hands-on circuit building experiments in Electronics Workshop 2.

This advanced science kit is designed for the older child or adult hobbyist with a serious interest in circuitry, constructing electronic devices, and investigating the digital world.

This kit offers a detailed overview of basic electronic components and an introduction to advanced components, such as amplifiers and integrated circuits.

Start with lessons in simple series and parallel circuits, resistance, capacitance, voltage, current, and power. Move on to more complicated circuits using diodes, LEDs, transistors, sensors, and coils. Work your way up to advanced circuits using amplifiers and complex integrated circuits incorporating a 555 timer, MOSFET amplifier, digital counter and quad op-amp.

You will learn how to follow circuit diagrams and schematics to assemble the components into circuits. There is no soldering involved in these assemblies.

Some of the projects you can build include light meters, timers and counters, reflective light tripwires, electronic thermometers, blinking lights, beeping alarms, logical switches, metronomes, moisture sensors, radio receivers, voltage meters, mood indicators, traffic lights, telephone switches, digital music makers, and infrared remote controls.

A two-color, 172-page experiment manual guides you through building more than 300 circuits and understanding how they work. Ages 12 and up.

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Electronics Workshop 2 includes all of these parts and more: • Resistors • Capacitors • Red, green, and yellow lightemitting diodes (LEDs) • Infrared emitter • NPN and PNP transistors • Phototransistor

• Speaker • Potentiometers • Variable Capacitor • Earphone • Optical fiber • Sensitive meter • Germanium diode

• Silicon diodes • Integrated circuits (ICs), including: • 555 Timer IC • 4-Way operational amplifier IC • Digital counter IC

• Medium wave coil • Dual-gate MOSFET transistor • Amplifier module • Moisture sensor • Wires, buttons, and connector clips

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Alternative Energy & Environmental Science

Global Warming Earth’s Climate & Climate Change

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Global warming — the steady increase in Earth’s air and ocean temperatures since the mid-20th century — is one of the most discussed and studied topics in the scientific community today. This kit introduces you to Earth’s climate and the issue of global warming with 23 hands-on experiments.

Since Earth’s formation, its climate has been constantly changing. Periods of warmer climate have alternated with ice ages. These changes happen over long periods of time. During the last few decades, a warming in the climate has been observed everywhere on Earth.

While some warming may be due to natural phenomena, scientists predominantly attribute global warming to human influence.

This kit gives you the basic knowledge you need to understand the climate, why it changes, and how our actions affect it.

First, learn about Earth’s climate system, weather, and atmosphere by conducting experiments with a model Earth and atmosphere. Explore the hydrological cycle to learn about humidity, clouds, and precipitation. Model Earth’s heat reservoirs, thermals, global and local winds, and ocean currents.

Next, learn how human activity influences the climate with experiments involving carbon dioxide and the greenhouse effect. Measure the effects that increased levels of carbon dioxide have on the temperature of air. Learn about how warming affects the Gulf stream.

Finally, investigate the potential consequences of global warming on humans, ecosystems, and the world’s economies.

Learn what we can do to protect the climate.

The full-color, 48-page manual guides your experiments. Ages 10 and up.

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Sustainable Earth Lab Environmental Science Kit News of environmental problems threatening life on Earth seems to be everywhere.

All of this information can be frightening and confusing, especially to a child. This science kit gives you the tools and information to learn firsthand about the environmental problems burdening our planet and how we as a civilization can overcome these problems through sustainable practices and the sensible use of technology.

The kit is organized into five main sections: renewable energies, natural resource usage, climate change prevention, waste and water management, and energy conservation. Exploring these topics by doing hands-on experiments and seeing real results helps young scientists attain a solid grounding in these often abstract and intangible concepts.

Construct a miniature water treatment plant and learn how substances in unnatural concentrations can pollute habitats and harm life. Manufacture recycled paper and plastic. Get an understanding of the rapid growth in world population. Explore the causes and consequences of the greenhouse effect with carbon dioxide tests. Experiment with heat transfer and insolation.

Build devices to explore wind power, water power, and passive and active solar power technology. Become an “energy detective” and track down wasteful uses of energy at school and in your home.

The full-color, 48-page manual guides your experiments and energy conservation activities. Ages 8 and up.

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Hydropower Renewable Energy Science Kit 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 sawmill, and a hammer mill to harness the energy of moving water to do different types of physical work. Investigate the intriguing properties of water by performing experiments involving surface tension, adhesion, and cohesion. Learn about water pressure by building a water tower, communicating vessels, and a water fountain.

Construct a hydroelectric power station to generate electricity and light an LED. Learn about where the energy in ocean waves, tides, and rivers comes from, and discover how we can generate electricity from them.

The full-color, 32-page experiment manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information. Ages 8 and up.

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For every Hydropower kit sold, 1% of the suggested retail price will be donated to environmentally focused non-profit organizations in the United States, with programs devoted to environmental education and/or the adoption of renewable energy. See our web site for a list of the recipients.

l discover why hydropower is a promising source of energy

For every Wind Power kit sold, 1% of the suggested retail price will be donated to environmentally focused non-profit organizations in the United States, with programs devoted to environmental education and/or the adoption of renewable energy. See our web site for a list of the recipients.

Wind Power Renewable Energy Science Kit Build a working wind turbine to harness power out of thin air. Wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy available today. Wind energy has been used for centuries to pump water and crush grain in windmills, and is now increasingly being used to generate electricity to power our modern world.

First, assemble a wind turbine complete with electric generator, adjustable rotors, and wind speed indicator. Then, conduct more than 20 experiments with your wind turbine, including experiments with different numbers of rotor blades, different blade angles and profiles, different wind speeds, different gear ratios, and so on. Use the wind turbine to generate mechanical power to lift a heavy weight or generate electricity to light up an LED and charge a rechargeable battery.

During the experiments, you will learn the physics of force and motion as it applies to wind power technology. Learn how to measure and calculate the different forces acting on the rotor blades by breaking them down into vectors.

Discover how the sun makes the wind, providing us with an endless source of energy. Read about different types of wind turbines and windmills.

The full-color, 32-page experiment manual offers illustrated instructions and scientific information. Ages 8 and up.

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l build a working wind turbine l harness mechanical energy from wind to lift weights l generate electricity to light an LED and charge a battery l learn the physics of wind turbines l discover how wind occurs and why it is such a promising energy source

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Available Fa Stirling Engine Car & Experiment Kit Discover the Stirling engine, a simple, clean and efficient energy technology that is quickly becoming a viable source of electricity as the availability of fossil fuels declines. The Stirling engine in this kit uses renewable energy from the sun to drive a generator, which charges a rechargeable battery to power an electric car.

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Named after its inventor, Robert Stirling, the original Stirling engine dates back almost 200 years. Today, high-tech Stirling engines are being used in arrays of giant mirrored solar collectors and common applications like compact generators. NASA is even working on using Stirling engines to power a human outpost on the moon!

Like a steam engine, a Stirling engine is a heat engine that converts heat energy into mechanical work, usually to drive a generator that then converts the mechanical energy into

electricity. But instead of water and steam, the Stirling engine uses a permanently enclosed volume of gas, such as air or helium, to perform the mechanical work. Stirling engines are highly efficient, can operate very quietly, and can use many different sources of heat: combustion of fuels, nuclear fission, geothermal, or solar heat, as this model uses.

The Stirling engine in this kit is located in a charging station with a mirrored parabolic dish.

The dish focuses the sun’s rays onto the cylindrical glass bulb of the Stirling engine to heat it

up. The air inside the bulb heats up and pushes a piston, which turns an electric generator. The generator produces electricity that charges a rechargeable battery in the car. The car runs on an electric motor powered by the battery.

The kit includes the charging station with a beta type Stirling engine, the electric car, and a full-color, 64-page manual. Ages 12 and up.

Ages 12+

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Fuel Cell 10 Car & Experiment Kit The Fuel Cell 10 Car & Experiment Kit provides a hands-on 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! First, use solar energy to separate water into hydrogen and oxygen. Then, plug in the motor and the fuel cell uses these gases to produce electricity that moves your vehicle across the floor. The only by-product is clean water.

Roll up your sleeves and find out about fuel cells, solar cells, and electrolysis through more than a dozen experiments and demonstrations you can do on your own, in a classroom, or with friends.

Some fuel cells, such as this one, do not consume fossil fuels and therefore are considered environmentally friendly.

Recently redesigned, this 10th Anniversary Edition includes a completely redesigned car, multimeter, solar panel, and manual. The kit also comes with a rolling display stand and a battery pack.

The full-color, 64-page manual is a comprehensive lesson in solar cells and fuel cells. Ages 10 and up.

l learn how solar cells turn sunlight into electricity l experiment with a unique reversible Proton Exchange Membrane fuel cell l discover how fuel cells work l learn how to use a multimeter l calculate the efficiency of the solar cell and fuel cell Ages 10+

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Fuel Cell X7 Hydrogen Powered Car The Fuel Cell X7 is a simpler edition of our original Fuel Cell Car & Experiment Kit. This kit includes the award-winning model fuel cell car with its unique reversible fuel cell.

The Fuel Cell X7 edition is designed to be accessible to more users, both in terms of content and price. The manual focuses more on building and designing a fuel cell car, rather than the comprehensive lesson on the science of fuel cells and solar cells found in the original version. The minimum age is lower and the instructions are geared toward a younger audience. The kit has been optimized for simplicity and ease of use over thorough experimentation. With its new focus, some parts have become unnecessary and have been removed. The kit that is

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right for you or your child will depend on your needs, interest level, and age group.

The full-color, 16-page manual contains easy, step-by-step instructions for assembling and using the car, as well as scientific explanations. Ages 10 and up.

l assemble a working fuel cell car l discover how fuel cells work l use a unique reversible fuel cell l learn about the potential alternative energies for automobiles l learn about fuel cell car design Ages 10+

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Power House Green Essentials Edition To live sustainably, we must use Earth’s resources at a rate at which they can be replenished, and thus provide for future generations to live as we have. In this kit, you can learn about alternative energy and sustainable living by conducting experiments and building energy-related models. Thirty of the best experiments and the ten most important building projects from the original Power House kit are presented in this Green Essentials Edition.

The ten building projects include: 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.

Experiment with the heating, cooling, and insulation of the house and greenhouse.

Test passive solar collection methods with a solar collector. Assemble a solar power array to explore active solar power with photovoltaics. Build a model refrigerator and air conditioner to learn about heat transfer.

Experiment with a lemon battery to learn about power storage. Set up a wind turbine to generate electricity from the wind.

As you perform the experiments, you will read the diary entries of a group of young explorers who are learning to live a sustainable existence on an island. To survive, they must implement real-world versions of the projects you are doing in the kit. Ages 10 and up.

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Power House Sustainable Living in the 21st Century Power House provides an engaging and thorough introduction to renewable energy sources and sustainable living, while teaching basic concepts in physical science. Through building a model house and 20 other energyrelated devices, you will learn about energy

from the sun, wind, plants, and electrochemical reactions. You will find out how to transform, store, and use these forms of energy.

This kit creatively integrates physical science lessons with the story of a group of young adults learning to live sustainably on a remote island. To survive, they must learn how to harness the power of the sun and the wind, and other natural resources. As you read their story, you work on the same projects alongside them.

Construct and experiment with a green-

house. Collect the sun’s rays to heat water.

Make a solar cooker to heat food while learning about the principles of light. Desalinate water, plant cress, and make dried fruit. Learn how heat of evaporation provides cooling, conduct experiments about air humidity, and build a hygrometer, air conditioner, and refrigerator. Press sunflower seeds to extract oil and assemble an oil lamp. Generate electric current from sunlight, magnetic fields, and metals in acid. Galvanize a nail and split water into hydrogen and oxygen. Build a current

indicator, electric and solar motors, a transfer switch, and a crane. Lift pencils with the sun and learn about levers. Build an electric car and a sail car, and learn how wings and sails transform energy.

The full-color, 96-page manual guides your experiments. Ages 12 and up.

Ages 12+

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Physics

Physics Solar Workshop Solar Power Technology in Action 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 GreenpeaceŽ in Germany. Ages 8 and up.

l build 12 models, including a solar-powered tractor, truck, treaded vehicle, car, elevator, drawbridge, fan, airplane, mobile crane and construction crane l learn about harnessing and using solar power l learn about motors and simple machines Ages 8+

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Physics Pro Advanced Physics Kit 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 be-

come 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. Ages 10 and up.

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Physics Workshop The Science of Matter & Energy Almost everyone has heard of a chemistry set. But until this ground-breaking kit was introduced, a physics set was almost unheard of. Physics is an essential science for everyone, and this kit provides a comprehensive explanation of mechanical physics. Through building 36 models and conducting subsequent experiments with the models, you will learn the fundamental laws of mechanical physics. Start by building small models, such as a fixed pulley, to learn about basic forces and simple machines. Then, work your way up to more complex machines, such as a pendulum clock, to learn more advanced concepts like work and centripetal force.

This hands-on approach is both fun and effective because the principles of physics are demonstrated right in front of you. This kit includes more than 300 building pieces.

The 64-page, full-color manual presents assembly instructions, experiments and explanations in a richly-illustrated, easyto-follow manner. Ages 8 and up.

l build a windmill, two-speed crane, force scale, sail car, mars robot, hammer machine, centrifuge, pinball game, centrifugal switch, ship’s lantern, and dozens of other models l experiment with simple machines: gears, levers, screws, inclined planes, pulleys, wheels and axles l learn and understand the most fundamental physics equations l read about amazing real-world applications for physics Ages 8+

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Chemistry

Physics Discovery Introduction to Mechanical Physics With Physics Discovery, you will build 12 models and then conduct experiments with the models to learn about forces and simple machines. Each model demonstrates a fundamental idea in mechanical physics. For example, you can build a balance scale to learn about lever arms, a freight elevator to learn about pulleys, a bicycle to learn about wheels, a motion picture machine to learn about centripetal and centrifugal forces, and a transmission to learn about gears. Physics Discovery is a smaller, introductory companion to our best-selling Physics Workshop kit.

It contains different building projects and experiments, and uses parts that are com-

patible with all of the kits in our Physics line.

The 32-page book offers illustrated instructions for building projects and experiments.

Ages 8 and up.

CHEM C500

l build a motor, force meter, catapult, balance scale, freight elevator, inclined planes, bicycle, transmission, motion picture machine, water wheel powered crane, dragster and sail car

CHEM C500 takes you on an introductory tour through seven central areas in chemistry with more than 30 classic experiments. Learn about reactions between solids, liquids, and gases. Discover the colorful effects of acids and bases. Perform astonishing “magic” tricks for your friends. Investigate metals and salts in electrochemical experiments with a 9-volt battery (not included). Learn for yourself how chemistry goes far beyond textbooks and laboratories, to explain occurrences that happen around us every day.

The 32-page, full-color experiment manual gives simple instructions for setting up and performing each experiment, and then clear explanations of what happened and why.

l learn about simple machines and forces l test yourself with a physics quiz Ages 8+

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Introduction to Chemistry

This kit is ideal for children who are interested in chemistry but who are not yet ready for a more advanced chemistry set. It serves as an excellent introduction to the other kits in our CHEM line. Ages 8 and up.

l make fizzy reactions with sodium carbonate l test acids and bases with a litmus indicator solution l investigate hard water with soapy solutions l write messages with invisible ink l explore electrochemical reactions Ages 8+

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CHEM C1000 Beginner Level Chemistry Experiment Kit Enroll in CHEM C1000 and prepare yourself for years of fascination with this essential science. You will have a solid overview of chemistry after performing the 75 diverse experiments in this kit. Experiment with air pressure, surface tension, acids and bases, “magic” tricks, flame tests, indicators, electrochemical reactions, and chromatography. Build a strong foundation in chemistry with exposure to a broad range of chemical phenomena and hands-on laboratory experience. The 40-page, full-color manual is presented by Professor Probenius, a distinguished cartoon chemistry professor who provides clear instructions, safety advice and

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helps interpret the results of the experiments.

Ages 10 and up.

l learn how to use common lab tools and equipment l use indicators to detect carbon dioxide l write a note in invisible ink l build a fire extinguisher l make water flow uphill l rescue a coin from a basin of water without getting wet l identify chemicals with flame tests l perform electrochemical reactions l make a battery that lights a bulb Ages 10+

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CHEM C2000 Intermediate Level Chemistry Experiment 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 materials and more than three times the experiments. After the first 75 experiments (same as in C1000), the alcohol burner is introduced for experiments that require heat. You will experiment with separating mixtures, carbon dioxide, oxygen, combustion, stronger acids, household cleaners, food, and chemiluminescence.

After completing CHEM C2000, you will have experienced firsthand the most important topics in chemistry, creating an excellent foundation for later study of chemical equa-

tions and atomic structure. In the 96-page, full-color manual, Professor Probenius guides aspiring young chemists through 251 experiments. Ages 11 and up.

l includes everything in CHEM C1000, plus: l learn how to use an alcohol burner l filter mixtures and separate solutions l experiment with acids and bases l create sparkling water l learn about combustion l explore elements and compounds l experiment with water and hydrogen l investigate important metals l conduct experiments with food l inspect soaps and detergents Ages 11+

 96 p

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“Best Overall Chemistry Set” — The Wall Street Journal

CHEM C3000 Advanced Level Chemistry Experiment Kit CHEM C3000 is the ultimate chemistry set. It includes all of the components from CHEM C2000, plus more than 40 additional tools and chemicals, and over 100 additional experiments, for a total of more than 387 experiments. The 176-page, full-color experiment manual is written at a more advanced level than the other CHEM kit manuals. We would 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 highschool level chemistry. Ages 12 and up.

l includes everything in CHEM C2000, plus: l learn about atomic structure l discover the periodic table l work with chemical equations l investigate organic chemistry Ages 12+  176 p

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CHEM C3000 covers all of these topics and more: introduction to chemistry safety information setting up your workspace acids & bases salts & solutions elements & compounds solids, liquids & gases combustion air & air pressure air pollution

our environment metals, oxidation & rust atoms & molecules history of chemistry crystal lattices chemical formulas ubiquitous elements oxygen hydrogen water

solutions & saturation hydrogen peroxide atomic bonds orbitals & shells chlorine hydrochloric acid bromine & iodine families of elements the periodic table sulfur

carbon dioxide mineral deposits baking soda & powder ammonia crystals & solutions chemical indicators separating mixtures chromatography electron transfer electrolysis

electrochemistry carbon fossil fuels alcohols oils, soaps & detergents sugars & starches monomers & polymers proteins waste disposal questions & answers

All of our chemistry sets are safety tested and approved, offer thorough safety precautions, include professional quality lab equipment, and come with fullcolor experiment manuals.

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Optical Science & Art The Science of Light, Optics, & Visual Perception 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

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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 manual. Ages 8 and up.

l investigate light and color l learn about eyes and lenses l view amazing optical illusions l discover how your eyes and brain work together to perceive things visually Ages 8+

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Space Exploration The Planets, Moon, Stars, Solar System & Rockets Blast off on a mission to explore outer space and the objects in it. Learn about rocket propulsion with balloons and chemically powered rockets. Build a telescope and star map to investigate the stars and constellations. Assemble a model of the solar system and learn about the planets that share it.

Find out how Earth’s rotation creates day and night, how Earth’s axis and revolution around the sun causes the seasons, and how the moon’s rotation around Earth gives us the phases of the moon. See for yourself how meteorites formed the craters on the moon.

Make a moon flipbook and a moon calendar.

Build a sundial and a solar collector to experiment with the sun. Grasp a comet’s tail and

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learn how meteoroids become falling stars.

A full-color, 32-page experiment book guides your space exploration. Ages 8 and up.

l launch three types of rockets l build a telescope and star map l model the solar system l investigate the revolution and rotation of Earth

l find the man in the moon l recreate lunar and solar eclipses l learn about falling stars l discover how the universe is expanding Ages 8+

 32 p

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Fun & Fundamentals

Balloon Physics

the way. Winner of a 2004 Parents’ Choice Recommended Award. Ages 8 and up.

Bubble Science

The full-color, 48-page book guides you through 35 experiments. Ages 8 and up.

Physical Science Experiments with Balloons

l learn about balloons and rubber

Science Experiments with Soap Bubbles

l read the history of soap bubbles

Balloons are more than just a lot of hot air!

Take off on an adventure through 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. Stick a balloon to the wall without glue. Measure your lung capacity.

Learn where rubber comes from. Discover more than one way to blow up a balloon.

Build a barometer, a fire extinguisher, and a water yo-yo. Investigate air pressure and the properties of fluids and gases.

The full-color, 32-page book guides you through 24 action-packed experiments, giving you scientific explanations each step of

l investigate forces with balloon rockets l observe surprising physical science phenomena l perform electrostatic magic tricks l take volume measurements l discover air pressure Ages 8+

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Experiment with the whimsical wonder of bubbles. For countless generations, people have been fascinated by the unique properties of soap bubbles. See for yourself why these elegantly simple structures of soap, water, and air are still studied by scientists, modeled by mathematicians, emulated by architects, and immortalized by artists and writers. Learn about the love-hate relationship between soap and water. Blow giant bubbles, mini-bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, chains of bubbles, and bubble blankets. Discover how a bubble’s color can reveal when it will pop. Build soap film domes, roofs, and bridges.

l mix the perfect bubble solution l learn about surface tension l blow bubbles dozens of ways l observe the color of bubbles l make geometric bubbles l play tricks & games with bubbles Ages 8+

 48 p

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Biology

Genetics & DNA Biological Inheritance & Genetic Engineering Head into the lab for an in-depth investigation of genetics, the branch of biology focused on heredity and variation in organisms, and DNA, the acid that holds the blueprints for life. See genetic material with your own eyes as you isolate the DNA from a tomato in a test tube. Investigate inheritance and learn how traits are passed down from parents to children. Learn about dominant and recessive genes and play inheritance games to determine how traits will be expressed.

Learn about the biology of reproduction, the components of cells, and how chromosomes are combined and copied.

Assemble a model to see the elegant double-stranded helical structure of DNA. Then crack the genetic code and find out how the different parts, called nucleotides, fit together to compose it. Read about how scientists use DNA sequencing to reveal the order of nucleotides in DNA.

Analyze DNA evidence to identify suspects and solve a crime. Learn about the influential scientists, including Mendel, Watson, and Crick, who made breakthrough contributions to this field.

Breed your own bacteria colony to experiment with genetic engineering. Read about how mutation affects genes and how scientists clone plants and animals.

The full-color, 48-page manual guides your experiments. Ages 10 and up.

l isolate the DNA from a tomato l learn about inheritance and how traits are expressed l build a DNA model Ages 10+

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l breed bacteria to experiment with genetic engineering

Ages 8+

 48 p

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TK2 Scope Microscope & Biology Kit Embark on a guided journey through the microscopic world, revealing its hidden creatures and unseen structures with the TK 2 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. Ages 8 and up.

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

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Sophisticated Science

Candy Factory The Science of Sweets Willy Wonka. Milton Hershey. Forrest Mars. John Cadbury. Factual or fictional, the great names in the history of candy making all share one thing: they were experimenters and innovators. Now you can experiment with the art of making candy, and learn the science behind how it forms and why it tastes so good. Inside this giant chocolate bar-shaped box is a scientific candy wonderland including the special tools and recipes you need to make candy. Use the plastic and metal molds, shape cutters, candy thermometer, spatula, dipping fork, and various other tools to form and coat your candies. Finish them with foils, paper cups, sticks, and wrappers. The 48-page illustrated book provides instructions, recipes, and scientific explanations. This kit does not contain any food items. Ingredients must be purchased separately, giving you control over the ingredients you use. Ages 10 and up.

The white plate and candies shown in the picture are not included.

l make hard candy, lollipops, chocolates, caramels, fudge, gummy shapes, chocolate eggs, gum drops, marshmallows, licorice, marzipan, pralines, peppermint patties, and more l learn the chemistry of crystals and the biology of taste l read about popular candies and the candy industry

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l explore the origins of chocolate and sugar l make a chocolate ladybug for good luck Ages 10+

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Perfume Science The Art of Making Scents Follow your nose on a fragrant journey through the science, history, and art of making perfumes. Experiment with countless fragrance combinations on your way to becoming a master perfumer. Start by learning about how your nose and brain work together to perceive smells. Next, play some games with scents to train your nose. After a look at the history of fragrances and the current theories behind perfume design, you will be ready to start making your own perfumes. This kit is a complete perfumer’s laboratory including eight perfume oils, finishing solution, decorative flacons and important tools of the trade.

The perfume oils are the same as those used in high-quality designer perfumes. The 32page, full-color book blossoms with informa-

tion about the biology of smell, the chemistry of scents, the fine fragrance industry, and the history of perfumes. Ages 10 and up. The perfume oils in this kit were developed humanely, without animal testing.

l explore the physiology of smell l play games with smell and taste l discover the history of perfumes l extract fragrances from plants l design your own fragrances l take a peek into the perfume industry l make special scented crafts Ages 10+

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Creative Cosmetics The Science of Skin Care 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.

l mix your own personalized cosmetics l experiment with healthy, all natural beauty recipes l discover what cosmetics are made of l study the biology of skin, hair, and nails Ages 12+

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The kits in this catalog conform to all applicable mandatory US safety standards as well as the European Safety Standard for Toys, EN-71. More specifically, the kits conform to all applicable US safety standards dictated by the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Commercial Practices, Part 16, including the additional provisions established by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and the standards dictated by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F963 Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Toy Safety, when applicable. Results of safety tests conducted by independent laboratories will be provided upon request.

When thinking about the safety of science kits, it is important to remember that while they are children’s products, science kits are not toys for play.

None of our science kits are intended for children under the age of five years, and all of our kits require the presence and supervision of a responsible parent or adult. Our instruction manuals always provide important safety advice to children, parents, and adults, as well as first aid advice when applicable.

Some common safety precautions apply to all of our science kits: 1. A responsible parent or adult must always supervise the experimentation.

2. All users must read the manuals thoroughly before experimentation and follow all instructions and safety advice prescribed in the manuals.

3. The manual and packaging must always be kept ready for reference.

4. The kits must be kept away from small children (children under five years).

5. Caution must be used in handling any objects with sharp points or edges, or that may break to yield sharp points or edges.

6. Users should not put any of the parts in their mouths.

7. Users should always wash their hands after experimenting.

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Germany

857853001834

14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1

17 x 16 x 13

1.3

8

5

Germany

814743010062

18

624811

Hydropower

8

12

32 / 5.5 x 8.25

14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1

17 x 16 x 13

1.5

10

5

Taiwan

857853001841

name

(EAN codes begin with 4, UPC codes begin with 8)

units per case

13.1 x 8.9 x 2.6

48 / 5.5 x 8.25

barcode on box

case weight (lbs)

48 / 5.5 x 8.25

40

country of origin

single unit weight (lbs)

23

8

case dimensions (inches)

10

Sustainable Earth Lab

single unit dimensions (inches)

number of experiments and activities

Global Warming

638016

manual (pages / size in inches)

minimum age (years)

663513

17

item number

16

catalog page number

category

Product Data

19

623913

Wind Power

8

20

32 / 5.5 x 8.25

14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1

17 x 16 x 13

2.0

13

5

Taiwan

857853001674

20

620325

Stirling Engine

12

10

64 / 8.25 x 11.5

17 x 12 x 4.3

22 x 19 x 14

3.5

21

5

China

814743010093

21

620318

Fuel Cell 10

10

10

64 / 8.25 x 11.5

17 x 12 x 4.3

22 x 19 x 14

3.5

21

5

China

857853001872

22

628777

Fuel Cell X7

10

3

16 / 5.5 x 8.25

14.6 x 11.5 x 4.0

21 x 15 x 12

2.0

10

5

China

857853001520

22

626114

Power House Green Essentials

10

40

64 / 8.25 x 11.5

16.5 x 13 x 6.4

33 x 18 x 15

3.0

19

5

China

857853001827

23

626112

Power House Original

12

90

96 / 8.25 x 11.5

16.5 x 13 x 6.4

33 x 18 x 15

4.8

29

5

China

4002051626112

24

623715

Physics Solar Workshop

8

42

64 / 8.25 x 11.5

14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1

17 x 16 x 13

3.5

20

5

Taiwan

857853001308

25

625313

Physics Pro

10

31

96 / 8.25 x 11.5

16.5 x 13 x 5.1

22 x 17 x 14

4.0

20

4

Taiwan

857853001490

26

625412

Physics Workshop

8

73

64 / 8.25 x 11.5

14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1

17 x 16 x 13

2.3

15

5

Taiwan

4002051625412

27

626914

Physics Discovery

8

12

32 / 5.5 x 8.25

13.1 x 8.9 x 2.6

14 x 14 x 10

1.3

9

5

Taiwan

857853001315

27

662318

CHEM C500

8

30

32 / 5.5 x 8.25

13.1 x 8.9 x 2.6

14 x 14 x 10

1.3

9

5

Germany

857853001513

28

644017

CHEM C1000

10

75

40 / 8.25 x 11.5

16.5 x 13 x 4.2

27 x 17 x 14

3.4

20

6

Germany

4002051644017

28

644512

CHEM C2000

11

251

96 / 8.25 x 11.5

16.5 x 13 x 7.7

27 x 17 x 17

4.9

22

4

Germany

4002051644512

29

645014

CHEM C3000

12

387

176 / 8.25 x 11.5

16.5 x 13 x 11.2

27 x 17 x 13

7.7

17

2

Germany

4002051645014

30

662714

Space Exploration

8

22

32 / 5.5 x 8.25

13.1 x 8.9 x 2.6

14 x 14 x 10

1.3

9

5

Germany

857853001667

30

663612

Optical Science & Art

8

24

48 / 5.5 x 8.25

13.1 x 8.9 x 2.6

14 x 14 x 10

1.0

7

5

Germany

857853001865

34

641016

Candy Factory

10

25

48 / 5.5 x 8.25

14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1

17 x 16 x 13

1.3

8

5

Germany

857853001339

35

646517

Perfume Science

10

20

32 / 5.5 x 8.25

14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1

17 x 16 x 13

2.3

14

5

Germany

857853001711

35

642915

Creative Cosmetics

12

33

32 / 5.5 x 8.25

14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1

17 x 16 x 13

2.0

13

5

Germany

857853001728

32

663438

Genetics & DNA

10

20

48 / 5.5 x 8.25

13.1 x 8.9 x 2.6

14 x 14 x 10

1.3

9

5

Germany

857853001759

33

636815

TK 2 Scope

8

25

48 / 8.25 x 11.5

16.5 x 13 x 5.1

23 x 17 x 14

4.0

20

4

China

857853001704

Physics

Chemistry

Astronomy

Sophisticated Science

Biology

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