Thames & Kosmos | Mechanical Engineering: Machines & Vehicles STEM Experiment Kit | Build 20 Mechanical Models, Explore Physics of Force & Motion | Hands-on, Introductory Science Learning for Ages 8+

The impact of mechanical engineering is all around us. This broad, dynamic field encompasses the design, development, and testing of basically anything that moves—from tools and devices to bridges and spaceships. This action-packed introductory kit explores the science of machines and vehicles with 20 building projects. A durable, reusable building system can be combined and reconfigured into fun and functional models that include a tightrope walker, elevator, crane, windmill, and all-wheel drive ATV. Use the assembled models to conduct 22 hands-on experiments that demonstrate important lessons like forces, gravity, storing and converting energy. The 80-page, full-color manual provides step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions and clear, thorough explanations of the “why” and “how” of each experiment. The blend of interactive models, easily digestible facts, and real-world examples delivers a comprehensive science kit that is both entertaining and educational.
THE SCIENCE OF MACHINES & VEHICLES: Kids ages 8-14+ get an introduction to mechanical engineering through 20 hands-on building projects and 22 supplemental experiments.
DURABLE, REUSABLE BUILDING SYSTEM: Combine and reconfigure the components into fun, functional models, including a tightrope walker, elevator, crane, windmill, all-wheel drive ATV, and more!
INTRODUCTORY KIT PACKED WITH EDUCATIONAL VALUE: Through building projects and experiments, you’ll learn about forces, gravity, weight, simple machines, storing and converting energy, momentum and gears, physics in the solar system, and more!
REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS: Discover how the science of mechanical engineering impacts our everyday lives and start to recognize its importance at construction sites, on rollercoaster rides, in automotive engineering, and more.
COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL: The 80-page, full-color experiment manual guides the assembly of models through step-by-step, illustrated instructions and provides digestible, easy-to-understand explanations.