Thames & Kosmos Elements of Science 631116

Thames & Kosmos

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Investigate the most important phenomena in biology, chemistry, and physics by conducting more than 100 fun experiments. A broad yet elaborate introduction to the physical and life sciences, this kit is intended to expose children to the full spectrum of science and show firsthand how these three core disciplines interrelate. Ages 10 and up. The full-color, 112-page book is organized into the following 15 chapters: 1. Water: adhesion, cohesion, buoyancy, density, states of water, surface tension 2. Air: Bernoulli's Principle, gases, pressure, wind, molecular theory 3. Heat: temperature, evaporation, heat energy 4. Sound: music, sound waves, vibration 5. Forces: centrifugal force, energy, weight, gravity, inertia, pendulums, rockets 6. Magnetism: magnetic fields, compasses, magnetic poles, radiation 7. Electricity: electric motors, lightbulbs, simple circuits, static electricity 8. Electromagnetism: electromagnets, the EM spectrum, waves, current indicators 9. Light: camera obscura, light and shadow, light intensity 10. Optics: microscopes, telescopes, lenses, prisms, reflection, refraction, optical illusions 11. Plants and Animals: seeds, microscopic organisms, plant cycles, plants and light 12. Colors: color theory, printing, spectrum 13. The Human Body: brain, eyes, circulatory system, ears 14. Chemistry: acids, bases, chromatography, filtration, reactions, tricks, safety 15. Earth and Sun: globes, day and night, seasons, rotation, sundials, time zones

  • Item No. 631116
  • Brand Signature Series
  • Subject Multi-Subject
  • Age 10+
  • Experiments 100
  • Manual Pages 112
  • Manual Dimensions (Inches) 5.5 x 8.25
  • Product Dimensions (Inches) 21.3 x 14.6 x 3.8
  • Product Weight (lbs.) 3.5
  • Batteries Required C (1)
  • Country of Origin Germany
  • Year Released 2006
  • Awards 2006 Parents’ Choice Silver Award

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