Thames & Kosmos

Thames & Kosmos is a publisher of science kits, board games, and craft kits for kids of all ages. The science kits cover topics such as biology, physics, astronomy, and alternative energy.
Thames & Kosmos is a publisher of science kits, board games, and craft kits for kids of all ages. The science kits cover topics such as biology, physics, astronomy, and alternative energy.
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Build a series of adorable, motorized robotic animals with this introductory mechanical engineering kit for kids ages five and up. A beautifully illustrated 32-page storybook centers around the adventures of the Omegas — the family of makers and...
Who hasn’t dreamed of having their very own pet dragon? This gift set includes 18 individually wrapped plaster eggs. Each of these mystical plaster eggs holds one plastic dragon figurine. Use the small chisel tool to release your dragon from its egg....
Have as much fun as a pig in the mud! Each of these adorable little plaster barns holds one plastic farm animal figurine. Use a small tool and some elbow grease to find the animal hiding in the barn. The barns are blind-packed, so it’s always a...
Fly into physics fun with five awesome models driven by a rubber band powered propeller. Using ultralight plastic and bamboo parts, build a helicopter, airboat, airplane, fan car, and hydrofoil. Learn how the elastic material stores energy and then...
Build a motorized robot, race car, and countdown timer — all that run without any batteries or electrical power!
The secret behind these fascinating machines is a power source called a mainspring — a spiral-shaped spring that stores up energy when...
Build a series of wacky, motorized robots with this introductory mechanical engineering kit for kids ages five and up. A beautifully illustrated 32-page storybook centers around the adventures of the Omegas — the family of makers and engineers...
Electric motors and generators are in countless devices, appliances, and vehicles we use every day. They are an essential technology in our modern world. With this kit, you can conduct 25 experiments to learn how an electric motor converts electricity int
It’s glow time! Conduct fun and illuminating experiments with glowing substances and neon pigments with this exciting (and educational!) science kit. Discover the chemistry of glowing materials as you cast your own neon sidewalk chalk in fun shapes...
Speed, power, catapults, and collisions! Physics and engineering are full of action! Kids will have the 20 models in this introductory kit racing, rolling, flying, falling, crashing, balancing, and spinning around in 22 action-packed science experiments.
Marvel at the wonders of the universe with this mesmerizing electric light show. The plasma ball creates a fascinating display of glowing electric tentacles, like lightning flowing from your fingertips.
Plasma is the fourth state of matter. ...
Build a zany inflatable tube dancer that uses the physics of flowing air to perform its eye-catching moves. Like the air dancers and tube men you may have seen around your town, this motorized device uses a blower motor and a fabric tube to slink, ...
Robots ahoy! This crawling robot is cobbled together from two halves of an old pirate ship’s wheel, and scoots along the floor on a repurposed iron and snow ski.
+ Fast and easy to build
+ Demonstrates cranks, cams, and motors in action...
Spring into action! This jumping robot is made from the tracks of an old snowmobile, a waffle iron, and some rubber bands.
+ Fast and easy to build
+ Demonstrates cams, springs, and motors in action
+ Powered by an electric motor
Ages: 6+
Learn about the human body by doing experiments with your five senses that show you how your body works. By exploring the external aspects of your body with hands-on experiments, you can learn a lot about the inside anatomy of the body. Relate your...
Read the fun story of two young engineers, Ty and Karlie Omega, and build simple models of the aircraft they discover on their hilarious family vacation. Along this roundabout journey, the kids build various flying machines to help the people they...
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...