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Build 7 different robots with the motorized air suction device and high-quality, easy-to-assemble pieces in this Thames & Kosmos Geckobot kit! Includes a 24-page full-color experiment manual. See more product details below!
Ages 8+
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Learn about circuits, simple machines and more, with the Engineering Lab from the award-winning Magic School Bus series.
Ages 5+
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With this fun race car experiment kit, get everything you need to build & experiment with cars powered by solar energy, mouse traps, balloons, & rubber bands.
Ages 11+
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Kids (and adults) will have fun playing with this easy-to-use robotic arm, named Edge. An OWI kit.
Ages 10+
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Kids learn about solar energy while building the T4 Transforming Solar Robot, which turns into a moving and rolling T-Rex, Insecta, and Drill Vehicle.
Ages 8+
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This is the ultimate Snap Circuits electronics experiment kit, with more than 500 projects.
Ages 8+
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Experiment with the science behind water power with this affordable and hands-on hydropower kit from Thames & Kosmos! Includes a 32-page experiment manual and the materials to conduct 12 engaging experiments.
Ages 8+
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Study Newton's laws of motion as you build rockets that soar up to 150 feet.
Ages 12+
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Encourage your budding engineer with these K'nex bridge-building projects.
Ages 8+
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Discover how eight simple machines work as you construct a balance, wheelbarrow, scissors, a block and tackle, and more.
Ages 8+
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Build the best paper airplanes! Fly your POWERUP modules faster and longer with this certified companion written by designer and illustrator, Kyle Boyer of Foldable Flight.
Ages 8+
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Create incredible designs for your POWERUP 2.0 or 4.0 airplane conversion kit and fly in style! This pack of templates includes 10 paper templates to fold 5 unique airplane designs. 2 waterproof templates are also included!
Ages 8+
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Build your own fuel cell powered car using this DIY fuel cell science kit! This kit is the perfect way to learn about alternative energy, and it includes everything you need to split water producing oxygen and hydrogen.
Ages 12+
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Use this ElecFreaks Tinker Kit with your micro:bit to discover fun & creative ways to learn new coding and electronics skills! Dive deep into makerspace with LEDs, a crash sensor, a mini OLED dispay & more.
Ages 12+
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Use the ElecFreaks micro:bit Basic Kit with your micro:bit & learn how to build projects quickly. Experiment with the 5 most common electric bricks to detect a crash, plot voltage output, make a music machine & more.
Ages 12+
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Mix the ancient Japanese art of folding paper with the modern technology of circuits. Add lights and motion to your origami projects with this kit!
Ages 8+
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The Tin Can Robot is a great introduction to robots and mechanics for younger children.
Ages 8+
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This Challenge Pack builds upon the lessons inside the Thames & Kosmos Kids First Coding & Robotics kit (sold separately & required). With each new robot-building challenge & add-on, kids get to expand Sammy's robotic world!
Ages 4-8
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The Thames & Kosmos Eco-Battery Vehicles kit teaches kids about what many believe is the future of automobiles: the electric vehicle (EV). Build 22 different eco-friendly car models & power them with a special battery!
Ages 10+
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Engineering toys & gifts provide an engaging and educational way for kids to discover how things work!
Browse the selection of engineering toys above to find cool gifts for curious learners and budding engineers. Learn about engineering principles as you build with these hands-on kits and building toys - a number of which are some of our best sellers!
It’s not just kids who learn by doing — these hands-on engineering kits also make fun educational toys for adults. Whether you’re shopping for a science wiz or someone who's into tinkering, you’ll find the best engineering and learning toys, building kits, and games here.
Both younger kids and older kids will enhance their critical thinking, fine motor skills, and problem solving skills as they:
Whether they're learning about arduinos, programming robots, exploring hydro-powered cars, or designing their own DIY creations with lego-like building sets, kids will love playing with these engineering gift ideas. These engineering toys and kits are some of the best STEM toys and will provide hours of discovery for kids and adults! Find more fun toys that support STEM learning when you browse our STEM Toys collection (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and math).
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