Thames & Kosmos Kids First Intro To Engineering

The Intro to Engineering Kit helps introduce young kids to the world of engineering with 25 experiments and projects in five categories.

  • Through hands-on activities, children will learn how engineers apply scientific and technical knowledge to design a machine.
  • They will build a helicopter, a pinwheel, a parachute, a glider, a balloon rocket, and an air-powered carousel.
  • They'll also find cool engineering examples in their own homes with experiments modeling the telephone and television.
$39.95
SKU
567002

Get to Know:

Thames & Kosmos’ Intro to Engineering Kit is awesome for introducing kids who are five or older to the practical, magical, and powerful world of engineering. By mirroring real-world engineering scenarios in fun, simple, and engaging science projects, this intuitive kit guides kids in their journey towards becoming STEAM-savvy scientists.


The Intro to Engineering kit comes complete with over 70 pieces and 25 STEAM experiments for engineering enthusiasts to try, rework, and master as kids apply their project-based findings and technical knowledge to design some dynamite devices and build scientific supremacy!


No need for batteries—kids just need some imagination and a little bit of love for making fabulously functional projects that float, fly, and drive! With more than 70 pieces in their Engineering Kit, students will interactively learn about engineering concepts by creatively constructing experiments that'll incorporate levers, force, pulleys and tons of other cool scientific concepts.


By finagling their pieces properly and following their in-depth instruction guides, kids can craft vehicles, helicopters, parachutes, balloon rockets, and more—and learn how to become master engineers in no time at all. All the pieces are highly intuitive and work together beautifully to encourage creative trial and error while facilitating awesome experiences!

What's in the Box:

  • Anchor Pin Lever 
  • 2 Gears (Medium)
  • Push Pin and Axle
  • 2 Mounting Stands 
  • Parachute Material
  • 48-page Guidebook
  • Small and Medium Axle
  • Joint Pin and Button Pin
  • 2 O-rings for Medium Pulley 
  • Crane Hook and String Spool 
  • Paddle Wheel and Small Frame 
  • 2 Medium Pulleys and 2 Small Pulleys 
  • Connection Bridge and 14 Anchor Pins 
  • 2 Long Axles, Shaft Plug, and Axle Lock
  • 2 Long Rods, 2 5-hole Rods, and 2 3-hole Rods
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Manufacturer Thames & Kosmos
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