Best selling Science kits
Here's a ranking of the best products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Kosmos Nuna - Fascinating hedgehog
With this experiment kit, children aged 8 and up can build a robot that has a lot to offer. Thanks to the sound sensor, the hedgehog knows exactly which movements to perform. It walks, raises its spines, and even rolls backward. The glowing LED eyes indicate which mode the hedgehog robot is currently in. Plugging, clicking, and screwing together the 170 individual parts from the high-quality kit enhances fine motor skills and encourages methodical thinking while providing plenty of building fun. The instructions detail the process step by step. A comic story immerses children in the world of Nuna, Izzy, and Tom, revealing exciting information about robots and their mechanics. Contents: components for assembling the robot, including a pre-programmed circuit board with sound sensor, motor, and gearbox parts, instructions, and a screwdriver. Additionally required: 4 x 1.5-volt batteries type LR03 (AAA, Micro), scissors or side cutters, and a file.
2. Kosmos Big Fun Chemistry
Slippery slime, bubbling liquids, changing colors - in 20 impressive and safe experiments, children aged 8 to 13 discover the fundamentals of chemistry. The impressive lab station, equipped with various containers and tools, encourages role play and turns chemical experiments into a real experience. Using safe chemicals and simple experiments, children practice the proper handling of pipettes, test tubes, measuring cups, and more with this chemistry lab. Exciting highlights for beginners include bubbling liquids, amazing color experiments, and making glow-in-the-dark slime. The clear instructions explain everything step by step. Through playful experiments from Kosmos, children explore the topic of chemistry and learn in a fun way.
3. Fischertechnik Green Energy kit
Exciting models are built around the topics of generating, storing and using electricity from natural energy sources, which move through wind, water or sun and convey the applied technology in a playful way. In this way, an understanding of the forms of energy that will be so important in the future is awakened. The H2 Fuel Cell Car construction kit (art. no. 559880) is an ideal addition. With this extension kit, further models can be built and operated with a fuel cell.
4. Clementoni Hith Tech Greenhouse
It's more than just a greenhouse... it's a playful experience to experiment with the botany of the future. With a special design to train the ''green thumb''. Thanks to the sensors included in the module and the LCD display, you can check the temperature, humidity and lighting in your greenhouse at any time. Watch out for the light effects. The LEDs signal when you need water or when the temperature is too high. If you want, you can switch them on at night so you can watch your plants grow! You can experiment with 3 different types of plant growth and learn lots of interesting facts about botany. Recommended age: from 8 years.
5. Kosmos Gecko Run, Wheels
Right or left - that's the question here! The direction in which the wheels turn depends entirely on the speed of the balls. Suddenly, physics is more exciting than ever! Those who build skillfully can combine the two differently sized wheels into a kind of gearbox. This allows for surprisingly amazing effects. Together with the additional parts, this set extends the length of the track and offers an extra dose of tinkering fun. Here, the ball spins on the wheel! The quick guide explains how to make the best use of the two wheels in the marble run, and then you're ready to go. Get to work and build anywhere that is smooth and vertical! An innovative expansion of the KOSMOS Gecko Run for even more experimental fun for all children aged eight and up. Note: Playable only with the KOSMOS Gecko Run "Starter Set" or the "Big Box.".
6. Geolino Der Ausbruch
Few things are as fascinating as volcanoes with their glowing lava and violent eruptions. With this pack, you can create a fascinating chemical reaction and make your own volcano erupt. Real experimental fun for young and old. Watch out, volcanic eruption. Attention researchers and explorers: With this pack you get everything you need for a real chemical experiment in which you make your own volcano erupt. All the parts are included, all you need is a little household vinegar. The pack contains detailed step-by-step instructions and a decorative poster with fact sheets about the most fascinating volcanoes on earth. GEOlino is the knowledge magazine for young readers in Germany. GEOlino covers a wide range of topics, from the nucleus of a cell to adventurous expeditions to the Arctic and outer space. Whether science, technology, politics or sport, the magazine focuses on the balance of.
7. Fischertechnik E-Tronic
With the E-Tronic, the world of electronics can be discovered in a playful way. Simple circuits, series and parallel connection, electronic circuits with transistors, capacitors, resistors and LEDs. Step by step, this construction kit teaches the basics of electronics. The Electronics module, a controller with 16 fixed programs, has two motor outputs, three analog inputs for sensors and a potentiometer for controlling the speed of a motor. From simple to complex models such as an interchangeable turn signal, many exciting models can be constructed with this kit. For example, a garage door or a marble run can be constructed with exciting electronic components. The eLearning portal contains didactic information on the subject of electronics.
8. Kosmos Miika K.I.
Experience and understand artificial intelligence. Recommended for ages 10 and up. A robot with artificial intelligence - Miika K.I. is trained and controlled using gestures or audio commands, easily done with the offline app. Miika K.I. brings the topic of the future into the present and promotes technological understanding. The free offline app ensures data protection while Miika goes through its AI training camp. Awarded the Toy Award 2023. Additional requirements: 4 x 1.5-volt batteries, type LR03 (AAA, Micro), side cutters, alternatively scissors and a nail file.
This talented robot from Kosmos operates with real artificial intelligence - it is trained and controlled by the children themselves. Understanding AI playfully - Miika brings cutting-edge technology into the present. Whether through audio commands or gestures, Miika K.I. can even be taught to run at the sound of a whistle or to respond with a left turn to a finger snap using a smartphone. Once assembled, the multi-talented robot offers brilliant possibilities - the LED display on Miika's face can show expressions or text, it blinks, beeps, and moves in all (possible) directions. The highlight is, of course, Miika's control via the app, which works offline - ensuring data protection.
Kosmos is a media company located in the heart of Stuttgart, known for its commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation since 1822. Well-known products include experiment kits, books, and various games. The range extends from guides, cookbooks, children's and youth literature to board games, card games, apps, and e-books. The company aims to convey knowledge in a playful manner and foster the creativity of its customers. The Kosmos brand stands for respectful treatment of its employees and partners, as well as for reliability, transparency, and clear processes.
9. Kosmos Easy Electro - Big Fun
The large set revolves around electronic circuits with sound, alarm, and radio modules. Advanced experiments and in-depth knowledge of circuits with series and parallel connections provide insight into the fundamentals of electronics and electricity. An ideal combination: The Easy Click system with practical push buttons is complemented by easy-to-understand and age-appropriate illustrated circuit diagrams. Top experiments: a personal FM radio and various alarm systems await children aged 8 to 12. This set is compatible with all Kosmos experiment kits in the Easy Electro series.
10. Kosmos Easy Elektro experimental kit - Games
Electronics can be so playful. Engaging learning about circuits while programming mini-games, an experiment kit for children aged 8 to 12. With the easy plug-in system, children between 8 and 12 years old can build their own mini-games from circuits. From fun puzzle games to concentration challenges, the over 80 experiments offer plenty of variety and always new challenges.
- Understand circuits while having fun! With the intuitive easy plug-in system, children build their own circuits and learn how to create their own mini-games through over 80 experiments.
- Puzzles, concentration games, or classics like "17 and four" or "I pack my suitcase": Thanks to the microcontroller and light display, fantastic combinations and games are possible.
- Choose a component, click it onto the base, and try it out! The circuits can be set up in no time and just as quickly changed. This ensures that it never gets boring!
- The illustrated guide introduces the function of the electronic components and accompanies the experiments step by step. With what they learn, children will soon start their own experiments.
- The KOSMOS Experiment Kit Easy Electro Games for children aged 8 to 12 features exciting mini-games and new components as part of the Easy Electro series.
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