Thames & Kosmos | Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers | Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Blue
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Build 20 different models that each teach about force, load, compression, tension and moreOver 285 interchangeable building piecesIncludes 36-page, illustrated experiment manual and Assembly guideSkill level: Intermediate
Why it’s great
With over 285 interchangeable building pieces and 20 model projects, this set puts the principles of structural engineering directly in kids' hands. Each build teaches something real: force, load, compression, tension, through the experience of constructing and testing bridges, towers, and skyscrapers. The illustrated 36-page manual guides every experiment, making abstract concepts tangible through building.
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