Educational Insights Science of Special Effects

by Educational Insights

Product Features

• 30 great experiments
• From balance to gravity, air pressure to magnetic attraction, key concepts are explored as kids complete the 30 engaging experiments in this one kit
• Includes all components necessary (except for a few household items), as well as a colorful step - by - step guide
• Each experiment is fully illustrated in a step - by - step format, and then the science behind the effect is explained completely in kid - friendly language
• Includes experiments like a ghost submarine, a hole in the palm of your hand, and a barrel rolling uphill

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.2 x 12.5 x 3 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000ERAIV0
• Item model number: 3161
• Our recommended age: 7 - 9 years
• Manufacturer recommended age: 7 - 12 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #164,733 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

A ghost submarine….a hole in the palm of your hand…a barrel rolling uphill. Kids love special effects, and with the action-packed activities in this kit, they'll now be able to understand the science behind them. From balance to gravity, air pressure to magnetic attraction, key concepts are explored as kids complete the 30 engaging experiments in this one kit. Each experiment is fully illustrated in a step-by-step format, and then the science behind the effect is explained completely in kid-friendly language. Includes all components necessary (except a few household items).

Product Description

A ghost submarine, a hole in the palm of your hand, a barrel rolling uphill...kids love special effects, and with the action-packed activities in this kit, they'll now be able to understand the science behind them. From balance to gravity, air pressure to magnetic attraction, key concepts are explored as kids complete the 30 engaging experiments. Each experiment is fully illustrated in a step-by-step format, and then the science behind the effect is explained completely in kid-friendly language. Includes all components necessary (except a few household items).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Fun for Kids and Educational, February 7, 2012

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Amy Bascom "Reading Momma" (Michigan) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Educational Insights Science of Special Effects (Toy)

Got this for my 7 year old son for Christmas. He has had a lot of fun with it and it is educational. For a 7 year old it does require an adult to help them with the projects, but very cool! I recommend this product for kids 6 and up that like science!

4.0 out of 5 stars My 10 year old had lots of fun with it., January 10, 2012

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JMC - See all my reviews

= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Educational Insights Science of Special Effects (Toy)

I'm sure there are more exciting toys out there. Many of the "tricks" are probably something you could do with things around the house. But the question is... would you? I wouldn't. It's all here in a kit. He took it in his room and holed up and had a blast with it. Then he came out and showed me every single trick in the kit and that was even more fun. He really liked it. He's into science and inventing things. It's not the most amazing toy on Earth but I think it was well worth the money for how much fun he had with it, even if it's not necessarily ALL that special if you break it down.