Unlock the power of engineering with the Thames & Kosmos Simple Machines STEM Experiment Kit. Perfect for curious minds aged 8+, this award-winning kit introduces children to the fascinating world of mechanical physics through 26 engaging, hands-on experiments. Kids will explore all six classic simple machines — wheels & axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, and wedges — as well as gears. By building and testing models, children gain a practical understanding of how machines make work easier, learning key concepts like force, motion, and mechanical advantage. The specially designed spring scale lets kids measure how machines redirect and multiply force, turning abstract concepts into real-world discovery. With each project, children strengthen problem-solving, fine motor skills, logical thinking, and creativity. The durable modular pieces can be re-used and combined to design original machines, encouraging open-ended innovation. A full-colour 32-page manual ties learning to everyday life, showing how seesaws, flagpoles, and wheelbarrows use the same principles. Winner of the 2019 Parents’ Choice Gold Award, this STEM kit is the perfect way to spark a lifelong love of science, engineering, and invention. Awards: 2019 Parents’ Choice Gold Award Suitable from 8 Years +
