--- product_id: 19999465 title: "Thames & Kosmos Kids First Intro to Engineering Kit" brand: "thames & kosmos" price: "£43.83" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Thames & Kosmos" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/19999465-thames-and-kosmos-kids-first-intro-to-engineering-kit store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Water engineering projects Build air-powered machines 25 hands-on experiments Thames & Kosmos Kids First Intro to Engineering Kit **Brand:** thames & kosmos **Price:** £43.83 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ⚙️ Ignite young innovators with hands-on engineering magic! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos Kids First Intro to Engineering Kit by thames & kosmos - **How much does it cost?** £43.83 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/19999465-thames-and-kosmos-kids-first-intro-to-engineering-kit) ## Best For - thames & kosmos enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Real-World Tech Models:** Recreate everyday tech like telephones and televisions to see engineering in your home. - • **Dive Into Water Engineering:** Construct diving bells, sailboats, and paddle boats to unlock aquatic mechanics. - • **Comprehensive 48-Page Guidebook:** Step-by-step instructions ensure confident building and learning for ages 5-10. - • **Explore Engineering Fundamentals:** Master levers, pulleys, and forces with easy, hands-on experiments. - • **Create Dynamic Air & Land Machines:** Build helicopters, gliders, race cars, and wind-up vehicles that bring science to life. ## Overview The Thames & Kosmos Kids First Intro to Engineering Kit offers 25 engaging experiments across five thematic sections, introducing children aged 5-10 to core engineering concepts through building projects like helicopters, sailboats, and everyday tech models. With a detailed 48-page guidebook, this kit blends education and fun, fostering early STEM skills and creativity. ## Description Intro to Engineering welcomes children to the field of engineering with 21 experiments and building projects in five sections. By engaging in hands-on activities, children will learn how engineers apply their scientific and technical knowledge to design machines and devices. Start by learning some engineering basics with experiments on levers, forces, and pulleys. Build simple devices using these basic components. Move on to explore engineering on land by building vehicles with wheels, such as a race car and a wind-up car. Next, investigate engineering with air (and in the air) by building a helicopter, a parachute, a glider, and an air-powered carousel. Then, build a diving bell, a sailboat, and a paddle boat to experiment with engineering in water. Finally, find engineering in your own home with experiments modeling the telephone and television. Make a funny robot model! With a 48-page guidebook, Intro to Engineering teaches engineering fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments and building projects. Review: Educational - This was purchased for a Christmas present. The individual was very happy as the gift allowed adult interaction Review: Grandson and his parents loved this set - Bought this as gift for our grandson. Grandson and his parents loved this set. We love to give gift that are fun and teach at the same time. ## Features - Intro to Engineering welcomes young children to the field of engineering with 25 experiments and building projects in five sections. - By engaging in hands-on activities, children will learn how engineers apply their scientific and technical knowledge to design machines and devices. - Build a helicopter, a pinwheel, a parachute, a glider, a balloon rocket, and an air-powered carousel. - Build a diving bell, a sailboat, and a paddle boat to experiment with engineering in water. - Find engineering in your own home with experiments modeling the telephone and television. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00TF8ZJDQ | | Best Sellers Rank | #505,578 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #4,480 in Educational Science Kits | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (249) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Item model number | 567002 | | Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos | | Manufacturer recommended age | 5 - 10 years | | Product Dimensions | 14.6 x 11.5 x 3.1 inches | | Release date | May 1, 2015 | ## Images ![Thames & Kosmos Kids First Intro to Engineering Kit - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ABAnrCu9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Educational *by A***A on August 8, 2023* This was purchased for a Christmas present. The individual was very happy as the gift allowed adult interaction ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grandson and his parents loved this set *by G***. on January 23, 2018* Bought this as gift for our grandson. Grandson and his parents loved this set. We love to give gift that are fun and teach at the same time. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Getting my niece into engineering! *by M***N on January 23, 2020* I picked this up for my 5 year old niece, and I was asking her for parts by their proper names in about an hour. "pass me the lever, and I'll show you how" If you're like me, and want your nieces and nephews starting early into Newtonian Mechanics before junior high, this is a good start! ## Frequently Bought Together - Thames & Kosmos Kids First Intro to Engineering Kit - Thames & Kosmos Kids First Stepping into Science Toy --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/19999465-thames-and-kosmos-kids-first-intro-to-engineering-kit](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/19999465-thames-and-kosmos-kids-first-intro-to-engineering-kit) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*