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Dig five different minerals out of the plaster block. Learn about the mineral specimens in the manual, including their names and properties, where they came from, and how to preserve and display them. The kit includes specimens of quartz, aventurine, rose quartz, red jasper, and Amethyst, and the tools to excavate them from the plaster block. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAbout Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom. T\u0026amp;K\u0026#039;s mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches, including arts and crafts and games and magic. T\u0026amp;K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them how things work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eI Dig It! Excavation Kits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDinos! Fossils! Rocks\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnearth your inner paleontologist with I Dig It! excavation kits! Discover dinos, fossils, and rocks in this series of kits with scientifically accurate models and quality educational materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eI Dig It! Rocks: Real Minerals Excavation Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how geologists dig up minerals and gemstones and where you can find them in nature. Dig five different minerals out of the plaster block. Learn about the mineral specimens in the manual, including their names and properties, where they came from, and how to preserve and display them. The kit includes specimens of quartz, aventurine, rose quartz, red jasper, and amethyst, and the tools to excavate them from the plaster block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAlso Available in the I Dig It! 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Both gift sets are ideal for collectors, or the individual dino eggs and minerals can be used as party favors or stocking stuffers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eGiant Dinosaur Skeleton Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssemble a giant T. Rex skeleton! With this kit, you can build a 26-inch-long scale model of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and get exciting insights into this creature\u0026#039;s anatomy. The skeleton model is made of 20 plastic pieces that snap together easily and a plastic base on which you can display your skeleton. Read the manual to learn about dinosaurs, their lives in prehistoric times, and the formation of fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eQuality Assurance \u0026amp; Customer Satisfaction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos is committed to providing quality products that users can enjoy and learn from for a long time. Our customer service department is available to troubleshoot any problems that may arise while using our kits, and replacement parts are also available. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don\u0026#039;t hesitate to contact us. We love our products and want you to have the best possible experience with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrom the Manufacturer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/db313854-eaf3-4b6d-ba8e-2690ee29e393.__CR63,20,625,187_PT0_SX600_V1___.png\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 by a science museum director and her son, who saw the great need and demand for better science education materials — resources for parents and their children that are more engaging, more effective, more relevant, and more fun.  Generations of European children have discovered their enthusiasm for science through Kosmos science kits. Since 2001, Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos and Kosmos have teamed up to develop science kits for children in the United States and other English speaking markets around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMission - In Your Hands and Out of This World\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos (T\u0026amp;K) was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom by publishing high-quality science kits for children of all ages. T\u0026amp;K\u0026#039;s mission has since expanded from its S.T.E.M. roots to encompass other educational branches as well, including arts and crafts, as well as the panoply of thinking and social skills that can be taught through games. T\u0026amp;K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. 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Rex skeleton 657550 from inside a 3D T. Rex fossil replica. The T. Rex lies before you as a 3D fossil, almost as if it had died just moments ago. Like a paleontologist, you must dig through the soft layers of plaster to expose the fossilized bones. Assemble the skeleton model, and the prehistoric giant rises again. The kit includes 12 skeleton pieces buried in a plaster block, excavation tools, and a descriptive manual. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAbout Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom. T\u0026amp;K\u0026#039;s mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches, including arts and crafts and games and magic. T\u0026amp;K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. 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Each egg contains one plastic dinosaur model. The Minerals Rock! Gift Set is filled with 24 assorted mineral specimens individually packed in diamond-shaped plastic storage boxes. Both gift sets are ideal for collectors, or the individual dino eggs and minerals can be used as party favors or stocking stuffers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eGiant Dinosaur Skeleton Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssemble a giant T. Rex skeleton! With this kit, you can build a 26-inch-long scale model of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and get exciting insights into this creature\u0026#039;s anatomy. The skeleton model is made of 20 plastic pieces that snap together easily and a plastic base on which you can display your skeleton. Read the manual to learn about dinosaurs, their lives in prehistoric times, and the formation of fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eQuality Assurance \u0026amp; Customer Satisfaction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos is committed to providing quality products that users can enjoy and learn from for a long time. Our customer service department is available to troubleshoot any problems that may arise while using our kits, and replacement parts are also available. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don\u0026#039;t hesitate to contact us. We love our products and want you to have the best possible experience with them.\u003c\/p\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. End users should not hesitate to reach out to speak to an actual person should they need help with an experiment, missing part, or anything else!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSTEM Toys for All Ages\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Ooze Labs line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Tasty Labs line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Essential STEM Tools\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Kids First line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our I Dig It! line\u003c\/h5\u003e\",\"59415845109841\":\"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul class=\\\"about-this-item\\\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eA pirate-themed dig-out kit with a replica pirate treasure.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse the included plastic hammer, chisel, and brush to unearth metal coins, gemstones (plastic), beads (plastic), and a large stone skull bead; use your treasures to fashion a pirate's keychain.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e8-panel manual guides excavation and provides information about how real archeologists find and dig up pirate treasure buried in the ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eHands-on activity develops fine motor skills\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSafe: unique dust-free composition reduces hazards to eyes and lungs\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING. Not suitable for children under 7 years. For use under adult supervision. Read the instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference. This kit contains functional sharp edges or points. Do not injure yourself!WARNING. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Strangulation hazard — long cord may become wrapped around the neck. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e All hands on deck — there’s treasure to be found. In this pirate-themed dig-out kit, a replica pirate treasure is waiting to be excavated from a plaster block. With a hammer and chisel, you can unearth metal coins, gemstones (plastic), beads (plastic), and a large skull bead, all while learning how real archaeologists find and dig up pirate treasures buried in the ground. Learn how to tie a reef knot to fashion a pirate’s keychain for the skull and beads. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/db313854-eaf3-4b6d-ba8e-2690ee29e393.__CR63,20,625,187_PT0_SX600_V1___.png\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 by a science museum director and her son, who saw the great need and demand for better science education materials — resources for parents and their children that are more engaging, more effective, more relevant, and more fun.  Generations of European children have discovered their enthusiasm for science through Kosmos science kits. Since 2001, Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos and Kosmos have teamed up to develop science kits for children in the United States and other English speaking markets around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMission - In Your Hands and Out of This World\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos (T\u0026amp;K) was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom by publishing high-quality science kits for children of all ages. T\u0026amp;K\u0026#039;s mission has since expanded from its S.T.E.M. roots to encompass other educational branches as well, including arts and crafts, as well as the panoply of thinking and social skills that can be taught through games. T\u0026amp;K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them about how things work; parents, grandparents, and teachers are active guides in these investigations. It is our firm belief that children who connect with the world around them grow up to be inquisitive adults, creative thinkers, and engaged citizens with confidence to pursue careers in science, technology, and engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/e4214c72-b0ae-412b-a7cd-1345cc8a08ec.__CR163,63,1017,315_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\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. End users should not hesitate to reach out to speak to an actual person should they need help with an experiment, missing part, or anything else!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSTEM Toys for All Ages\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Ooze Labs line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Tasty Labs line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Essential STEM Tools\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Kids First line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our I Dig It! line\u003c\/h5\u003e\",\"59415845142609\":\"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul class=\\\"about-this-item\\\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eFive genuine fossil specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eQuality educational materials with paleontology lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e8 page descriptive manual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eA 2018 Oppenheim toy Portfolio Platinum award winner\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAUTION: Contains functional sharp edges or points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed instructions on how to excavate the fossils using the provided tools and the 8-page descriptive manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e Learn how paleontologists dig up fossils and where can you find them in nature. Dig animal fossils and fossilized tree resin out of the plaster block. Learn about your fossils, including their names, what makes them special, how they were formed, and how to preserve and display them. The kit includes a snail fossil, stony coral fossil, snail aggregate fossil, fossilized shark tooth, and fossilized resin, and the tools to excavate them from the plaster block. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAbout Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom. T\u0026amp;K\u0026#039;s mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches, including arts and crafts and games and magic. T\u0026amp;K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them how things work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eI Dig It! Excavation Kits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDinos! Fossils! Rocks\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnearth your inner paleontologist with I Dig It! excavation kits! Discover dinos, fossils, and rocks in this series of kits with scientifically accurate models and quality educational materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eI Dig It! Fossils: Real Fossils Excavation Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how paleontologists dig up fossils and where can you find them in nature. Dig animal fossils and fossilized tree resin out of the plaster block. Learn about your fossils, including their names, what makes them special, how they were formed, and how to preserve and display them. The kit includes a snail fossil, stony coral fossil, snail aggregate fossil, fossilized shark tooth, and fossilized resin, and the tools to excavate them from the plaster block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAlso Available in the I Dig It! Series:\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eMore Excavation Kits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinue your exploration into the fields of paleontology and geology! If you like \u0026#039;Real Fossils,\u0026#039; check out the seven other excavation kits in the I Dig It! series. With them, you can excavate a relief of a fossilized dinosaur, dig out a life-sized T. Rex tooth, excavate and build dinosaur skeleton models (some of them are glow-in-the-dark!), and dig up minerals and gemstones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCollectible Mini Kits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe I Dig It! 24 Dinosaur Egg Gift Set and Minerals Rock! 24 Mineral Specimens Gift Set are perfect choices for dinosaur lovers and budding geologists! The Dino Egg Gift Set comes with 24 individual dino egg excavation kits. Each egg contains one plastic dinosaur model. The Minerals Rock! Gift Set is filled with 24 assorted mineral specimens individually packed in diamond-shaped plastic storage boxes. Both gift sets are ideal for collectors, or the individual dino eggs and minerals can be used as party favors or stocking stuffers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eGiant Dinosaur Skeleton Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssemble a giant T. Rex skeleton! With this kit, you can build a 26-inch-long scale model of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and get exciting insights into this creature\u0026#039;s anatomy. The skeleton model is made of 20 plastic pieces that snap together easily and a plastic base on which you can display your skeleton. Read the manual to learn about dinosaurs, their lives in prehistoric times, and the formation of fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eQuality Assurance \u0026amp; Customer Satisfaction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos is committed to providing quality products that users can enjoy and learn from for a long time. Our customer service department is available to troubleshoot any problems that may arise while using our kits, and replacement parts are also available. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don\u0026#039;t hesitate to contact us. We love our products and want you to have the best possible experience with them.\u003c\/p\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. End users should not hesitate to reach out to speak to an actual person should they need help with an experiment, missing part, or anything else!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSTEM Toys for All Ages\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Ooze Labs line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Tasty Labs line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Essential STEM Tools\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Kids First line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our I Dig It! line\u003c\/h5\u003e\",\"59415845077073\":\"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul class=\\\"about-this-item\\\"\u003e\u003cli\u003escientifically accurate models\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003equality educational materials with paleontology lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e8 page descriptive manual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ea 2018 oppenheim toy portfolio platinum award winner\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSkill level: Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAUTION: Contains functional sharp edges or points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e Excavate your own glow-in-the-dark Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton model. This dangerous prehistoric giant comes to life when you excavate its bones with a hammer and chisel and assemble them into a skeleton. The skeleton lets you reenact prehistoric adventures or surprise your friends with its glowing effect when the lights are off. The kit includes 13 skeleton pieces buried in a plaster block, excavation tools, and a descriptive manual. \\\". \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAbout Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom. T\u0026amp;K\u0026#039;s mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches, including arts and crafts and games and magic. T\u0026amp;K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them how things work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eI Dig It! Excavation Kits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDinos! Fossils! Rocks\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnearth your inner paleontologist with I Dig It! excavation kits! Discover dinos, fossils, and rocks in this series of kits with scientifically accurate models and quality educational materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eI Dig It! Dinos: Glow-in-the-Dark T. Rex Excavation Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcavate your own glow-in-the-dark Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton model. This dangerous prehistoric giant comes to life when you excavate its bones with a hammer and chisel and assemble them into a skeleton. The skeleton lets you reenact prehistoric adventures or surprise your friends with its glowing effect when the lights are off. The kit includes 13 skeleton pieces buried in a plaster block, excavation tools, and a descriptive manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAlso Available in the I Dig It! Series:\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eMore Excavation Kits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinue your exploration into the fields of paleontology and geology! If you like the \u0026#039;Glow-in-the-Dark T. Rex\u0026#039; kit, check out the seven other excavation kits in the I Dig It! series. With them, you can excavate a relief of a fossilized dinosaur, dig out a life-sized T. Rex tooth, excavate and build dinosaur skeleton models (including a glow-in-the-dark Pterosaur!), and dig up minerals and gemstones and real fossil specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCollectible Mini Kits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe I Dig It! 24 Dinosaur Egg Gift Set and Minerals Rock! 24 Mineral Specimens Gift Set are perfect choices for dinosaur lovers and budding geologists! The Dino Egg Gift Set comes with 24 individual dino egg excavation kits. Each egg contains one plastic dinosaur model. The Minerals Rock! Gift Set is filled with 24 assorted mineral specimens individually packed in diamond-shaped plastic storage boxes. Both gift sets are ideal for collectors, or the individual dino eggs and minerals can be used as party favors or stocking stuffers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eGiant Dinosaur Skeleton Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssemble a giant T. Rex skeleton! With this kit, you can build a 26-inch-long scale model of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and get exciting insights into this creature\u0026#039;s anatomy. The skeleton model is made of 20 plastic pieces that snap together easily and a plastic base on which you can display your skeleton. Read the manual to learn about dinosaurs, their lives in prehistoric times, and the formation of fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eQuality Assurance \u0026amp; Customer Satisfaction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos is committed to providing quality products that users can enjoy and learn from for a long time. Our customer service department is available to troubleshoot any problems that may arise while using our kits, and replacement parts are also available. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don\u0026#039;t hesitate to contact us. We love our products and want you to have the best possible experience with them.\u003c\/p\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. End users should not hesitate to reach out to speak to an actual person should they need help with an experiment, missing part, or anything else!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSTEM Toys for All Ages\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Ooze Labs line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Tasty Labs line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Essential STEM Tools\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our Kids First line\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eShop our I Dig It! line\u003c\/h5\u003e\",\"59415845044305\":\"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul class=\\\"about-this-item\\\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eEGYPTIAN-THEMED DIG-OUT KIT! Assume the role of skillful archaeologist as you carefully excavate a plaster block (approximately 7\\\" x 4\\\"), unearthing collectible relics and minerals from Ancient Egyptian times.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWHAT WILL YOU DISCOVER? Replica artifacts include semi-precious stones (amethyst and aventurine), canopic jars, and a golden sarcophagus. Plus, the plaster dig-out block depicts a hieroglyphic puzzle that you must solve to learn whose burial site you’re about to uncover!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eEDUCATIONAL VALUE: A full-color manual guides your work, sharing how real archaeologists dig for artifacts, and provides a brief history of hieroglyphics and an overview of ancient Egyptian dieties and burial practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED: Quality materials include a hammer, metal-tipped chisel, and sponge to ensure a successful dig!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSAFETY FIRST: Unique, dust-free excavation process makes for a fun, safe afternoon activity!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eWARNING. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Choking hazard — small parts may be swallowed or inhaled. Keep the packaging and instructions as they contain important information. WARNING. Not suitable for children under 7 years. For use under adult supervision only. Read the instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference. This kit contains functional sharp edges or points. Do not injure yourself!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDirections\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded full-color manual guides the user through the excavation process, learning about hieroglyphics, and understanding ancient Egyptian practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e The sands of time have buried the pharaoh’s treasures. Assume the role of a skillful archaeologist as you excavate the site with a hammer and chisel. But wait! What do these ancient symbols on the carved relief mean? Using the hieroglyphic alphabet in a full-color manual, decipher the great mystery: Whose burial site are you about to discover? Uncover the treasures buried beneath: semi-precious stones, canopic jars with animal heads, and even a golden sarcophagus! Learn about the history of the pharaohs and find out what mummification is all about. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAbout Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom. T\u0026amp;K\u0026#039;s mission has since expanded from its STEM roots to encompass other educational branches, including arts and crafts and games and magic. T\u0026amp;K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them how things work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eI Dig It! Excavation Kits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDinos! Fossils! Rocks\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnearth your inner paleontologist with I Dig It! excavation kits! Discover dinos, fossils, and rocks in this series of kits with scientifically accurate models and quality educational materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eI Dig It! Rocks: Real Minerals Excavation Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how geologists dig up minerals and gemstones and where you can find them in nature. Dig five different minerals out of the plaster block. Learn about the mineral specimens in the manual, including their names and properties, where they came from, and how to preserve and display them. The kit includes specimens of quartz, aventurine, rose quartz, red jasper, and amethyst, and the tools to excavate them from the plaster block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAlso Available in the I Dig It! Series:\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch5\u003eMore Excavation Kits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinue your exploration into the fields of paleontology and geology! If you like \u0026#039;Real Minerals,\u0026#039; check out the seven other excavation kits in the I Dig It! series. With them, you can excavate a relief of a fossilized dinosaur, dig out a life-sized T. Rex tooth, excavate and build dinosaur skeleton models (some of them are glow-in-the-dark!), and dig up real fossil specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCollectible Mini Kits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe I Dig It! 24 Dinosaur Egg Gift Set and Minerals Rock! 24 Mineral Specimens Gift Set are perfect choices for dinosaur lovers and budding geologists! The Dino Egg Gift Set comes with 24 individual dino egg excavation kits. Each egg contains one plastic dinosaur model. The Minerals Rock! Gift Set is filled with 24 assorted mineral specimens individually packed in diamond-shaped plastic storage boxes. Both gift sets are ideal for collectors, or the individual dino eggs and minerals can be used as party favors or stocking stuffers!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eGiant Dinosaur Skeleton Kit\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssemble a giant T. Rex skeleton! With this kit, you can build a 26-inch-long scale model of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton and get exciting insights into this creature\u0026#039;s anatomy. The skeleton model is made of 20 plastic pieces that snap together easily and a plastic base on which you can display your skeleton. Read the manual to learn about dinosaurs, their lives in prehistoric times, and the formation of fossils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eQuality Assurance \u0026amp; Customer Satisfaction\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos is committed to providing quality products that users can enjoy and learn from for a long time. Our customer service department is available to troubleshoot any problems that may arise while using our kits, and replacement parts are also available. Should you have any questions or concerns, please don\u0026#039;t hesitate to contact us. We love our products and want you to have the best possible experience with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrom the Manufacturer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/db313854-eaf3-4b6d-ba8e-2690ee29e393.__CR63,20,625,187_PT0_SX600_V1___.png\\\" class=\\\"aplus-img\\\" style=\\\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 by a science museum director and her son, who saw the great need and demand for better science education materials — resources for parents and their children that are more engaging, more effective, more relevant, and more fun.  Generations of European children have discovered their enthusiasm for science through Kosmos science kits. Since 2001, Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos and Kosmos have teamed up to develop science kits for children in the United States and other English speaking markets around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMission - In Your Hands and Out of This World\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos (T\u0026amp;K) was founded in 2001 with the mission of improving informal science education outside of the classroom by publishing high-quality science kits for children of all ages. T\u0026amp;K\u0026#039;s mission has since expanded from its S.T.E.M. roots to encompass other educational branches as well, including arts and crafts, as well as the panoply of thinking and social skills that can be taught through games. T\u0026amp;K places an emphasis on teaching concepts and skills through tactile processes. Our vision is to give all children access to real, physical activities and projects that teach them about how things work; parents, grandparents, and teachers are active guides in these investigations. 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