Thames & Kosmos Small Product Brochure 2009

Science Kits

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Classic Chemistry Ages 8+  32 p 600001 Based on the bestselling children’s book The Dangerous Book for Boys, this kit presents chemistry every kid should know through 30 fun experiments. Learn about atoms, elements, and the periodic table by building models. Make plastic, a stink bomb, a smoke bomb, and colorful slime. Experiment with compounds and solutions. Perform chemical reactions involving acids and bases, indicators, and electrochemistry.

Essential Electronics Ages 8+  32 p 600002 Explore electronics every kid should know through 30 engaging activities. Build an electromagnet, an electric motor, a voltaic pile, a joy buzzer, and a vibrating bug. Learn about electric current and electrons. Investigate conductors and insulators. Assemble circuits. Parents and grandparents will appreciate this nostalgic kit, updated for today’s kids.

Classic Science

Intro to Engineering Ages 5+  48 p 602086 This kit welcomes young children to the field of engineering with 25 experiments and building projects in five sections: engineering basics, land vehicles, aircraft, water vehicles, and engineering at home. By engaging in hands-on activities, children will learn how engineers apply their scientific knowledge to design machines and devices.

Stepping into Science Ages 5+  48 p 602079 Begin a lifetime of scientific investigation with 25 fun hands-on experiments in five key areas: nature, physics, chemistry, air, and water. Introduces children to scientific inquiry.

Little Labs

Animals Ages 5+  20 p 606312 Learn about the animals in your backyard and parks by investigating their natural habitats and tracks.

Colors Ages 5+  20 p 606411 Experiment with colors, mixing pigments, and the color wheel. Mold your own colored sidewalk chalk.

Navigation

Cars Ages 5+  20 p 606213 Experiment with wheels, gear ratios, and energy transmission by building tricycles, bicycles, cars, and motors.

Ages 5+  20 p 606718 Learn how to use a compass, read a map, find your way in nature, and work with other navigational tools and methods.

Plants

Time

Ages 5+  20 p 602130 Learn how plants germinate from seeds, how they grow, and how their roots, stems, and leaves work.

Little Labs

Ages 5+  20 p 606015 Learn how to tell time, and how analog clocks, digital clocks, sundials, and hourglasses work.

Weather

Physics

Ages 5+  20 p 606114 Investigate weather with experiments on wind, rain, storms, clouds, rainbows, temperature, evaporation, and pressure.

Ages 5+  20 p 602123 Learn about mechanical physics by building simple machines such as levers, gears, and pulleys. Discover force and motion.

Boats Ages 5+  20 p 606619 Learn why some things float while others do not, what buoyancy means, and how propellers and sails work by building boats and watercraft.

Cranes Ages 5+  20 p 606510 Build cranes and learn how they lift heavy loads at construction sites. Experiment with cranes and pulleys.

Little Labs

Wind Power Ages 8+  32 p 623913 Build a wind turbine complete with electric generator, adjustable rotors, and wind speed indicator to harness power out of thin air. Conduct more than 20 experiments with your wind turbine, such as powering an LED and charging a battery.

Hydropower Ages 8+  32 p 624811 Explore the power of water by building models and conducting experiments with them. Build a waterwheel, a sawmill, and a hammer mill to harness the energy of moving water to do different types of physical work. 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 capture energy from them.

Alternative Energy & Environmental Science

Power House Ages 12+  96 p 626112 Power House provides an engaging introduction to renewable energy sources and sustainable living, while teaching basic concepts in physical science. Through building a model house and 20 other energy related devices — such as a solar oven, a solar collector, and an air conditioner — you will learn about energy from the sun, wind, plants, and chemical reactions.

Power House: Green Essentials Edition Ages 10+  64 p 626114 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. Learn about alternative energy and sustainable living by conducting experiments and building models. Includes 30 of the best experiments and the ten most important building projects from the original Power House kit.

Alternative Energy & Environmental Science

Fuel Cell 10 Ages 10+  64 p 620318 With a completely redesigned body, rewritten manual, and new display stand, the Fuel Cell Car kit is better than ever!

This new edition of the original kit (below) covers the same topics of electrolysis, solar cells, and fuel cells, and has been updated with the latest technology and a beautiful new design.

Fuel Cell Car & Experiment Kit Ages 12+  96 p 628710 This kit provides a thorough introduction to one of the most significant energy technologies of the early 21st century. 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 the car. Includes thirty experiments with solar cells, fuel cells, and electrolysis.

Alternative Energy & Environmental Science

Fuel Cell X7 Ages 10+  16 p 628777 The Fuel Cell X7 is a simplified version of our popular Fuel Cell kit above. The manual focuses more on building and running the fuel cell car, rather than the comprehensive lesson on the science of fuel cells and solar cells found in the original version. The kit has been optimized for simplicity and ease of use.

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

Global Warming Ages 10+  48 p 663513 This kit introduces you to Earth’s climate, weather, and the issue of global warming with 23 experiments. Conduct experiments with a model Earth and atmosphere. Explore the hydrological cycle to learn about humidity, clouds, and precipitation. Model Earth’s heat reservoirs, winds, and ocean currents. Learn how human activity influences the climate with experiments involving carbon dioxide and the greenhouse effect. Investigate the potential consequences of global warming and learn what we can do to protect the climate.

Alternative Energy & Environmental Science

Physics Solar Workshop Ages 8+  64 p 623715 This kit 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.

Physics Pro Ages 10+  96 p 625313 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, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Physics

Physics Workshop Ages 8+  64 p 625412 By building 36 models and conducting experiments with them, you will learn the fundamental laws of mechanical physics.

Start by building small models, such as a fixed pulley, to learn about 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.

Physics Discovery Ages 8+  32 p 626914 Build 12 models and then conduct experiments with them to learn about forces and simple machines. Each model demonstrates a fundamental idea in mechanical physics. This kit is a smaller, introductory companion to our best-selling Physics Workshop kit, with unique experiments.

Physics

CHEM C500 Ages 8+  32 p 662318 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. Learn for yourself how chemistry goes far beyond textbooks and laboratories, to explain occurrences that happen around us every day.

CHEM C1000 Ages 10+  40 p 644017 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.

Chemistry

CHEM C2000 Ages 11+  96 p 644512 CHEM C2000 includes everything in CHEM C1000 and more — with twice the materials and three times the experiments. After the first 75 experiments (same as in C1000), the alcohol burner is introduced for experiments that require heat. Experiment with separating mixtures, carbon dioxide, oxygen, combustion, stronger acids, cleaners, food, and chemiluminescence.

CHEM C3000 Ages 12+  176 p 645014 This is the ultimate chemistry set. CHEM C3000 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 387 experiments. This kit 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.

Chemistry

Genetics & DNA Ages 10+  48 p 663438 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. Isolate the DNA from a tomato, learn about inheritance and how traits are expressed, build a DNA model, and breed bacteria to experiment with genetic engineering.

TK 2 Scope

Ages 8+  48 p 636815 Embark on a guided journey through the microscopic world, revealing its hidden creatures and unseen structures with the new TK 2 Scope. Learn how to use the microscope and perform guided investigations of plant and animal specimens that you gather and prepare yourself. Microscope features two bright LED lights, above and below; 40x, 100x, and 400x magnification; 4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses, and 10x ocular lens, all made of optical grade glass; 20 tools and accessories.

Biology

Candy Factory Ages 10+  48 p 641016 Experiment with the art of making candy and learn the science behind how it forms and why it tastes so good. The kit includes 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. Ingredients not included.

Optical Science & Art Ages 8+  48 p 663612 Astonish yourself with optical illusions and visual phenomena as you explore the science of human perception. Experiment with light and the color spectrum by building a color wheel, a fiber optic peacock, and diffraction glasses. Build a camera obscura and pinhole glasses. Learn about how optical illusions relate to techniques commonly used by artists. See firsthand how your eye and brain work together.

Sophisticated Science

Perfume Science Ages 10+  32 p 646517 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. This kit is a complete perfumer’s laboratory including eight perfume oils, finishing solution, decorative flacons, and tools of the trade. The perfume oils are the same as those used in high-quality designer perfumes.

Creative Cosmetics Ages 12+  32 p 642915 Experience the beautiful side of biology and chemistry with this unique collection of experiments. Build a foundation in basic dermatology, and learn about the chemistry of oils, gels, and lotions. The kit includes eleven different cosmetics base substances to make personalized makeup, lip gloss, body lotion, face cream, and shower gel. These are cosmetic-grade substances that are safe, hypoallergenic, and made in Europe.

Sophisticated Science

Space Exploration Ages 8+  32 p 662714 Blast off on a mission to explore outer space and the objects in it. Learn about rocket propulsion, build a telescope and star map, assemble a solar system model, find out about Earth’s rotation and revolution, see how meteorites form craters, and make a moon phase flipbook.

Bubble Science Ages 8+  48 p 662813 Experiment with the whimsical wonder of bubbles. See for yourself why these elegantly simple structures of soap, water, and air are studied by scientists and modeled by mathematicians. Blow many different types of bubbles.

Build soap film domes, roofs, and bridges.

Core Science MS-1 Ages 10+  96 p &  48 p 633011 Core Science MS-1 is a supplemental science curriculum for students entering grades 5 through 8. By performing the experiments in this kit and completing exercises in the accompanying workbook, students will lay the groundwork for success in natural science courses in school. The content is correlated to National Science Education Standards.

Astronomy, Air & Space

Fun & Fundamentals

Electronics Workshop 1 Ages 10+  68 p 615512 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 148 experiments alongside him using your Electronics Workshop circuit board.

Milestones in Science Ages 10+  96 p 625719 Embark on an active research expedition through the history of science and technology. Learn about famous scientists and inventors, like Archimedes and Einstein, as you reproduce their ground-breaking experiments. Read about each scientist, 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 this tangible, hands-on format.

Electronics

Classic Science

Archaeology Kit: Egyptian Pyramid Ages 8+  16 p 633516 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 and other artifacts from inside.

Elements of Science Ages 10+  112 p 631116 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. The 112-page book is organized into the following 15 chapters: Water, Air, Heat, Sound, Forces, Magnetism, Electricity, Electromagnetism, Light, Optics, Plants and Animals, Colors, The Human Body, Chemistry, Earth and Sun.

Earth Science & Natural History

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Biology

Technology & Electronics

Alternative Energy & Environmental Science

Physics

Chemistry

Astronomy, Air & Space

Fun & Fundamentals

Sophisticated Science

Earth Science & Natural History

Classic Science

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