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Grown-Up Paint-it-Yourself Kits
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"Here's proof that paint-by-numbers kits need not be puppies or barns! These beautiful and fun kits from The Tate museum in London are already on stretched canvas, so you can hang your masterpiece as soon as you are finished! Choose from abstract, parrots, butterflies in shades of pink, blue, green or gold. Now, anyone can be an artist."
Thames & Kosmos CHEM C3000
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"The closest thing to the magical and mysterious chemistry kits of old, the Chem C3000 is the mother lode of things that can bubble and smoke... well maybe not these days, but kids can dream, right? Over 400 experiments are detailed and safety conscious Thames & Kosmos even supplies the safety goggles. Flubber, anyone? Age 12 +"
Thames & Kosmos Perfume Science
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"When I was 9 I visited my cousins to discover that they actually owned the Barbie Perfume Factory that I had coveted for months. We sat together all one gloppy afternoon concocting our own specialized scents. It was almost all that I hoped it would be. I say almost because even my young nose could tell that the raw materials were cut-rate fakes. This kit from Thames & Kosmos promises today's girls..."
Thames & Kosmos Little Labs: Time
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"Sometimes the things that are most familiar to us can be the hardest to understand- at least that's how it was for my daughter and time. I wish I'd had this science kit to help me explain it to her better. It's aimed right at 5 and 6 year olds and has plenty of experiments that will help them really *get* it. Included is a sundial, an hour glass, a timer and both digital and analog clock faces."
Thames & Kosmos Little Labs: Cars and Motors
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"One of the parts of first and second grade science curriculum in the state where I live (and probably where you live, too) is basic machines. This little kit is geared with 5 to 7 year olds in mind and comes with all the parts needed for them to start building bicycles, tricycles, cars and even a motor!"
Power House
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"With an energy crisis building, teaching your kids about sustainable power now is likely to be good for their brain, their wallet and their future in general. This kit from Thames & Kosmos engages children in hands on learning about heat and light energy from the sun, wind energy and electrochemical reactions and lets them see how these concepts can be used to power a house-- and the hot water he..."
Snap Circuits Jr. 100 Electricity Kit
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"Play with electricity! Snap Circuits are a great starting point for kids age 7 and up to learn about electric power by doing. This beginner's kit comes with instructions for 100 projects such as a light sensitive alarm, a dual speed fan and more. Completely safe, the only thing that will get energized is their curiosity."
Young Architect
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"Don't let the nerdy kid on this kit's packaging fool you, this set is super-cool... perfect gift for aspiring young architects!"
Paper Animation Kits by Rob Ives
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"Christmas brings out the "kid" in all of us. These paper animation kits would be fun for anyone on your stocking stuffer list!"
Paint Your Own Pumpkin Activity Kit
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"It can be a fun idea for a present for young kids, let's say 4-5 year olds."




