Thames & Kosmos Geared-Up Gadgets

Product Description

Build five fun gadgets and learn about gears and transmissions. Create a helicopter model with a rotor that spins using a rubber band-powered motor. Assemble a spinner toy that you wind up to launch a fast-spinning top. Make a centripetal force machine that flings its arms outward at high speeds. Build a hand-mixer that demonstrates a gear train. Construct a cool aircraft launcher that flings a model vehicle across the room on a zipline. A 24-page manual guides your model building and experiments with step-by-step illustrated instructions.

Product Highlights

• 5-in-1 engineering kit: build five, fun functional models including a rescue copter, aircraft launcher, hand mixer, spinner toy, and centripetal force machine
• Learn about gears and transmissions as you assemble and experiment with your models–no batteries required!
• Includes a 24-page, full-color manual with clear language, simple step-by-step illustrated instructions, and scientific explanations.
• Entertaining, affordable, and educational purchase–great birthday gift!
• For ages 6 and up