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Thames & Kosmos Elastic Power
Build rubber band powered vehicles and mechanisms and learn about potential and kinetic energy. Discover fun mechanical applications for simple rubber bands! You can assemble 11 models including a sail car, helicopter, three race cars, yo-yo, spinning top, trolley, catapult, wind-up paddleboat, and motor bike. Design your own vehicle with a rubber band under the hood. Conduct experiments with...
Thames & Kosmos Solar Power
Build your own solar-powered models and discover how solar cells generate electricity from light. Build six solar powered models including a locomotive, single-prop plane, bulldozer, helicopter, backhoe, and twin-rotor helicopter. The special solar panel in this kit consists of three solar cells and generates 1.5 volts of electricity in bright sunlight, like a AA battery. A unique cradle holds...
Thames & Kosmos Remote Control Machines
Build your own motorized vehicles and machines and control them with a wireless remote control unit. A unique six button infrared remote allows you to control three different motors simultaneously, moving each of them forward or in reverse, with easy-to-activate touch sensors. The three motors can be combined to make complex vehicles and machines in numerous configurations limited only by your...
Thames & Kosmos Wind Power 2.0
Build wind-powered generators to energize your electric vehicles and charge your rechargeable batteries! The wind spins the turbine, which turns an electric generator, which in turn charges your rechargeable AA batteries (not included). You can then use those wind-charged batteries to power the model vehicles you build. The six models include a glider, sail car, jet car, tractor, racecar, and...
Backyard Safari Explorer Kit
Explore near and far with the Essential Field Gear Explorer Kit. This kit is full of must-haves for visual exploration. The essential field magnifier is the right tool for detailed examination, and the built-in scales help you measure your field specimens. The 10 x 30mm optics of the pocket spyglass let you keep your distance yet still have that up-close and personal view. Three rugged,...
Backyard Safari Mega Magnifier
The Super Wide-View Mega Magnifier is the largest most powerful field magnifying lens ever!
Backyard Safari Dino Caller
From a Velociraptor to the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex, call up 10 different ferocious dinosaurs! Just set the dial and blow! Requires 3 AA batteries, included.
Backyard Safari Ocean Caller
From the cry of the Killer Whale to the playful talk of Dolphins, call up ten different salty sounds with the Animal Whisperer's Ocean Caller. Just set the dial and blow as hard as you can! Requires 3 AA batteries, included.
