{"product_id":"thames-kosmos-catapult-engineering-stem-maker-kit-build-6-models-of-unique-medieval-machines-explore-mechanical-physics-includes-safe-foam-balls-soft-tipped-projectiles-suitable-for-ages-8","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos Catapult Engineering STEM Maker Kit, Build 6 Models of Unique Medieval Machines, Explore Mechanical Physics, Includes Safe Foam Balls \u0026 Soft-Tipped Projectiles, Suitable for Ages 8+","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.aplus-img{display:block!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;max-width:100%!important;height:auto!important;line-height:0!important;font-size:0!important;vertical-align:top!important}.aplus-img+.aplus-img{margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important}.aplus-wrap{line-height:0!important;font-size:0!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block!important}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"v-about-wrap\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- DBG1_A_descLen=3193 --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/json\" id=\"about-details-data\"\u003e{\"59414095429713\":\"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul class=\\\"about-this-item\\\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eBuild six sleek, functional toy models of catapults, trebuchets, and launchers.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eModels include classic seige devices from medieval times: crossbow, reverse-draw crossbow, onager, catapult, trebuchet, and ballista.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe 32-page, full-color illustrated manual includes detailed assembly instructions as well as experiments that demonstrate physics and engineering topics like force, energy, motion, and trajectory.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSpecially designed and tested for safety, the kit includes soft foam balls and foam-tipped projectiles; building components are designed to allow only the included projectiles to be inserted.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eBonus activities! Also includes cardboard target blocks to test your aim, and the box itself transforms into a castle kids can color and decorate to set the scene for their medieval physics adventures!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\\\"product-overview\\\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarning! Not suitable for children under 3 years. Small parts and small balls — Choking hazard. Long string and long rubber bands — Strangulation hazard. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information. Warning! Do not discharge an object other than the projectile provided with this toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 32-page, full-color illustrated manual with detailed assembly instructions and experiments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e Investigate physics using technology from medieval times! Build six sleek, functional models of catapults, trebuchets, and launchers. Use these classic siege weapons to conduct simple experiments that demonstrate important physics and engineering topics like force, energy, motion, and trajectory. The included lightweight foam balls and soft darts are safe and effective projectiles to fling at your cardboard “castle” and other targets! The 32-page, full-color manual has illustrated step-by-step instructions for building the models and conducting the experiments. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrom the Brand\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv style=\\\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;margin:0;padding:0;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/c3b21ee1-13b0-42d7-a960-02f2d4174ebd.__CR0,0,1464,625_PT0_SX1464_V1___.jpg\\\" style=\\\"flex:1 1 auto;min-width:120px;max-width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/a38a5cea-5f2e-41be-9048-d35249498dce.__CR0,0,315,145_PT0_SX315_V1___.jpg\\\" style=\\\"flex:1 1 auto;min-width:120px;max-width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos, our goal is to provide fun, wholesome, educational experiences for kids and families of all shapes and sizes!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow did we get our start?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 when a Rhode Island science museum director and her son partnered with a 200-year-old German publishing house to fulfill the great need for science education materials that were more stimulating, effective, relevant—and of course, fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow do we support our products?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur full-time team of in-house product experts is professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. 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