Head into the lab for an in-depth investigation of genetics, the branch of biology focused on heredity & variation in organisms, & DNA, the acid that holds the blueprints for life. ...

A Parent’s Choice Recommended Award Winner! Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years in watermills & is now commonly used to generate electricity in applications such as hydroelectric dams & tidal power plants. Explore the power of water by building models & conducting experiments with them. Learn about how different devices are used to extract useful energy from moving water — from a waterwheel in a small stream to a giant turbine in a tidal power station. Build a waterwheel, a sawmill, & a hammer mill to harness the energy of moving water to do different types of physical work. Investigate the intriguing properties of water by performing experiments involving surface tension, adhesion, & cohesion. Learn about water pressure by building a water tower, communicating vessels, & a water fountain. Construct a hydroelectric power station to generate electricity & light an LED. Learn about where the energy in ocean waves, tides, & rivers comes from, & discover how we can generate electricity from them. The full-colour, 32-page experiment manual offers illustrated instructions & scientific information. Ages 8 & up. ...

Electric motors & generators are in countless devices, appliances, & 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 into motion, & how an electric generator does just the opposite, converting motion into electricity. The electric motor is made from transparent plastic to show how the inside components work. Set up the motor to run on battery power & learn how a motor works. Then reconfigure the device to work in reverse as a h&-crank electric generator. Experiment with magnets to learn about the force of magnetism, & how magnetic fields relate to electric current. Build simple circuits consisting of the motor or generator, wires, & a light bulb to learn about the flow of electricity. Learn about gears & drive-trains & how they work to effectively convert kinetic energy into electrical energy & back again. The full-colour, 48-page manual guides your experiments with step-by-step instructions. ...

Jumpstart your study of mechanical physics by learning all about simple machines & how they’re used to make complex tasks easier to do. Through 26 model-building exercises, you’ll investigate all six classic simple machines — wheels & axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, & wedges — as well as gears. Start off with simple models to guarantee a firm understanding of the basic principles at play, & then move onto larger, more complex models to push the machines harder & see how they can work together. Also included is a specially designed spring scale so that you can measure how the machines change the direction & magnitude of forces, making work easier to do. With this durable, modular construction system, you can see how the same basic elements combine in different ways to form each machine. The models can be assembled & disassembled again & again; combine the pieces to create your own configurations, limited only by your imagination! ...

Our fourth generation wind turbine kit! Wind is one of the most promising sources of clean, renewable energy available today. With this kit, you can assemble a realistic wind turbine complete with electric generator & adjustable rotor blades that are designed with complex aerodynamic curves to look & work like modern-day wind turbine blades. Then, conduct experiments to optimise the turbine’s performance by adjusting the angle of the blades & discover how to use the wind turbine to light up an LED & charge a rechargeable battery. Convert the generator into an electric motor & assemble a small electric car to demonstrate a tangible application for the stored electricity. ...

Crochet
- think of it like knitting
- but with just one needle! This brand new kit takes you through this ancient craft, step-by-step.

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The new Cross stitch kit contains everything you need to learn how to cross stitch. Simple patterns & full colour instructions mean this is suitable for all levels. there's plenty of fabric, thread & felt to make eight projects including bookmarks, pictures & a pencil case. ...

Packed in a beautiful old-fashioned suitcase, the Buttonbag Knitting Kit has everything needed to learn this ever-popular craft. Find out in Buttonbag's specially written " Little book of Knitting" how to cast on, cast off, & learn all the basic stitches & techniques. Get started with some easy-peasy, little knitted pets, then make a purse & a little bag, & finally try out your new skills by knitting a pair of trendy fingerless mittens & a cute bobble hat. The kit contains everything needed to make all these projects as well as clear simple instructions. Contents: six balls of high quality double knit wool, bamboo needles, needle kit with plastic & metal sewing needles & pins, scissors, tape-measure, felt squares & buttons. ...

Unlock the secrets of your desires with this enchanting deck of cards, boasting a treasury of 100 insightful tips & tricks. Dive into the mystic realm of manifesting your dream life, where the universe becomes your ally in fulfilling your deepest wishes. These cards will be your guiding light, illuminating the path to attracting the life you've always envisioned. With unwavering belief, your dreams are already on their way to becoming your reality. Immerse yourself in a world where the impossible transforms into the achievable. This set of cards serves as your personal compass, directing you towards the manifestation of your heart's desires. Each tip is a stepping stone, bringing you closer to the existence you've imagined, & all you need to do is believe – for your dreams are already woven into the fabric of the universe. With these cards, you hold the key to unlocking the power of the cosmos. Every tip & trick empowers you to harness the incredible potential of the universe, turning your dreams into tangible experiences. In a world where belief reigns supreme, your dream life awaits, & these cards are your passport to its enchanting reality. ...

This suitcase contains everything you need to learn how to sew & gathers together some of our favourite projects. Make three elephants, a cat & kitten, a drawstring bag, a needle case & pin cushion & a fabric corsage. Contains lovely cotton fabrics, felt, scissors, tape-measure, needle kit, pin wheel, embroidery thread, sewing thread, ribbon, buttons, brooch backs, patterns, instructions & toy stuffing. ...