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Mechanical Engineering: Machines & Vehicles | Thames & Kosmos

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053325
Grade 3-10
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Mechanical Engineering: Machines & Vehicles | Thames & Kosmos

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Design and test machines that move or involve forces with the action-packed Mechanical Engineering: Machines & Vehicles introductory kit that explores the science of machines and vehicles with 20 building projects. Using a durable, reusable building system, components can be combined and reconfigured into fun and functional models like a tightrope walker, elevator, crane, windmill, and all-wheel drive ATV. Once assembled, students conduct hands-on experiments that demonstrate important lessons about forces, gravity, and storing and converting energy. Includes an 80-page full-color manual with step-by-step illustrated instructions and thorough explanations of the experiments. This comprehensive science kit is the perfect blend of interactive models, easily digestible facts, and real-world examples! 
Publisher's Description of Mechanical Engineering: Machines & Vehicles | Thames & Kosmos

The impact of mechanical engineering is all around us. This broad, dynamic field encompasses the design, development, and testing of basically anything that moves—from tools and devices to bridges and spaceships. 

This action-packed introductory kit explores the science of machines and vehicles with 20 building projects. A durable, reusable building system can be combined and reconfigured into fun and functional models that include a tightrope walker, elevator, crane, windmill, and all-wheel drive ATV. Use the assembled models to conduct 22 hands-on experiments that demonstrate important lessons like forces, gravity, storing and converting energy.

The 80-page, full-color manual provides step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions and clear, thorough explanations of the “why” and “how” of each experiment. The blend of interactive models, easily digestible facts, and real-world examples delivers a comprehensive science kit that is both entertaining and educational.

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Product Format:Other
Grades:3-10
Brand:Thames and Kosmos
EAN/UPC:814743017955
Length in Inches:13
Width in Inches:11.5625
Height in Inches:1.8125
Weight in Pounds:2.05
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