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At Thames & Kosmos, our goal is to provide fun, wholesome, educational experiences for kids and families of all shapes and sizes!
For over 200 years, our global family of companies has been refining the process of developing creative and innovative ways to inspire children—and adults!—to discover their world, ask questions, and try things for themselves, all with the goal of transforming that curiosity into knowledge.
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About Thames & Kosmos
Thames & Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom by publishing high-quality science kits for children of all ages. T&K's mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches as well, including arts and crafts and the panoply of thinking and social skills that can be taught through games and magic.
T&K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them how things work.
Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers
Build and Construct Experiments on 20 Structural Models
Do you ever wonder how bridges span huge distances and how skyscrapers stay standing? Structural engineers use physics and their knowledge of the properties of building materials and geometric shapes to design structures with sufficient strength and stability.
With this kit of modular building pieces, you can learn the basics of structural engineering by conducting a series of 20 model-building experiments. Each model demonstrates a basic principle of mechanical physics or structural engineering in a hands-on way.
- Ages 8 and up
- 44-page, full-color manual
- 323 pieces
- 20 models
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The Models: BridgesAfter kids build small models to demonstrate how structural elements can be attached together to maximize the strength of a structure, they can move on to building more complex models and experiment with different types of bridge construction: a truss bridge, arch bridge, cantilever bridge, rope bridge, and suspension bridge. |
The Models: SkyscrapersFirst kids can follow the instructions to build two different towering skyscraper models. Then, they're tasked with using their imagination and the knowledge gained from their model building to build the tallest skyscraper they can, using only the pieces in the kit. Further information goes into detail about five types of skyscraper structural systems and the maximum number of floors that can be achieved with each type. |
The ManualThe 44-page, full-color manual provides detailed step-by-step instructions for assembling the 20 models in the kit. After constructing each model, short experiments pose questions to get kids thinking like a structural engineer. |
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What's InsideThe kit comes with 323 building pieces to build and experiment with 20 different structural models of varying sizes, each designed to provide an introduction to structural engineering. The plastic building system is compatible with other Thames & Kosmos Construction, Engineering, and Physics kits--combine the pieces to create your own configurations limited only by your imagination! |
Educational ValueKids learn additional information about the forces acting on structural elements including tension, compression, shear, and bending in the 'Check It Out' sections of the manual. They'll also learn about basic structural elements including columns, beams, trusses, plates, arches, shells, and catenary. The manual also provides insight into the strength and stiffness of materials and how structural engineers optimize factors to maximize safety, and minimize cost and the risk of structural failure. |
Quality Assurance & Customer SatisfactionThames & Kosmos is committed to providing quality products that users can enjoy and learn from for a long time. Our customer service department is available to troubleshoot any problems that may arise while using our kits, and replacement parts are also available. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. We love our products and want you to have the best possible experience with them! |
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Great gift for 7 year old
This Thames & Kosmos Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit was a gift for a 7 year old child who is interested in becoming an engineer someday.The instructions were easy for him to follow, and he was able to put it together all by himself.He is very happy with the product, but I would have liked it to be a bit sturdier. I do think it's a great starter kit for a grade school age person.A couple of pieces arrived broken. No issues returning/replacing.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
Style: Structural Engineering: Bridges & SkyscrapersPattern Name: KitVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
Style: Roller Coaster EngineeringPattern Name: KitVerified Purchase
This Thames & Kosmos Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit was a gift for a 7 year old child who is interested in becoming an engineer someday.
The instructions were easy for him to follow, and he was able to put it together all by himself.
He is very happy with the product, but I would have liked it to be a bit sturdier. I do think it's a great starter kit for a grade school age person.
A couple of pieces arrived broken. No issues returning/replacing.
The instructions were easy for him to follow, and he was able to put it together all by himself.
He is very happy with the product, but I would have liked it to be a bit sturdier. I do think it's a great starter kit for a grade school age person.
A couple of pieces arrived broken. No issues returning/replacing.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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ALEJANDRO VALERIO PAYAN
magnifico regalo
Reviewed in Mexico on December 23, 2023Style: Structural Engineering: Bridges & SkyscrapersPattern Name: KitVerified Purchase
Karen Sword
Great Summer Project
Reviewed in Canada on September 6, 2021Style: Structural Engineering: Bridges & SkyscrapersPattern Name: KitVerified Purchase
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jouet sympathique
Reviewed in France on November 22, 2023Style: Roller Coaster EngineeringPattern Name: KitVerified Purchase
GG-Light
Loads of happy playing for our 6 and 9 year old kids (and adults!)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2022Style: Roller Coaster EngineeringPattern Name: KitVerified Purchase
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Lo recomiendo!
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