Thames & Kosmos Little Labs: Stars and Planets
Set your sights on outer space! The Little Labs: Stars and Planets science kit is a hands-on introductory STEM kit designed to teach young children the basics of astronomy. Through interactive play, children build a miniature tabletop solar system, create simulated moon craters, and map out glowing constellations. The kit includes a fully illustrated, 20-page step-by-step experiment manual that guides parents and kids through basic astronomical concepts without requiring reading skills.
- Hands-on Assembly: Build a stylized mobile of the solar system.
- Constellation Mapping: Explore stars and shapes in the night sky.
- Lunar Science: Safe, messy-free activities recreating the surface of the moon.
- STEM Foundation: Introduces fundamental concepts of gravity, orbits, and planetary scales.
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