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product_id: 59037742
title: "625414 | Structural Engineering | Bridges & Skyscrapers |Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Ages 8+"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "£80.48"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 2
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/59037742-625414-structural-engineering-bridges-and-skyscrapers-science-and-engineering-kit
store_origin: GB
region: Great Britain
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# 36-page full-color manual 285+ versatile building pieces Build 20 dynamic engineering models 625414 | Structural Engineering | Bridges & Skyscrapers |Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Ages 8+

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** £80.48
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏗️ Build brilliance, one bridge at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 625414 | Structural Engineering | Bridges & Skyscrapers |Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Ages 8+ by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** £80.48 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/59037742-625414-structural-engineering-bridges-and-skyscrapers-science-and-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

- • **Vibrant Visual Guide:** 36-page full-color manual makes complex concepts simple
- • **Hands-On STEM Learning:** Engage with 20 real-world model experiments
- • **Master Structural Forces:** Explore tension, compression, shear & bending like a pro
- • **Seamless Kit Compatibility:** Mix & match 285+ pieces with other Thames & Kosmos sets
- • **Perfect Gift for Future Engineers:** Ages 8+; inspires creativity and critical thinking

## Overview

The Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering Kit offers 285+ plastic pieces and a 36-page full-color manual to build 20 models that teach kids aged 8+ about forces like tension, compression, shear, and bending. Compatible with other Thames & Kosmos kits, it’s a hands-on STEM experience designed to inspire the next generation of engineers.

## Description

Build 20 engineering models to learn about forces, load, compression, and tension. Includes 36-page manual, 285+ pieces, and lessons on structural design. Ages 8+.

Review: Good present - Good present
Review: Nice - 👌

## Features

- Warning:Not suitable for children under 8 years. For use under adult supervision
- Warning:Only for domestic use
- Warning:To be used under the direct supervision of an adult
- Includes 36-page, full-color experiment manual and assembly instructions
- Includes over 285 building pieces that are compatible with other Thames & Kosmos engineering kits
- Experiment with different types of bridges
- Explore the forces of tension, compression, shear and bending
- Learn the basics of structural engineering through 20 model-building experiments

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06VT7WQPH |
| Age Range Description | Youth |
| Age range (description) | Youth |
| Battery Description | No batteries required |
| Best Sellers Rank | 165,265 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 1,683 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand | Thames & Kosmos |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 964 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Science |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743012585 |
| Included Components | (287) plastic building pieces, 36-page manual |
| Is Assembly Required | No |
| Item Dimensions | 33.3 x 4.6 x 29.5 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | Thames & Kosmos | 625414 | Structural Engineering | Bridges & Skyscrapers | Ages 8+ |
| Item Weight | 454 g |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 33.3 x 4.6 x 29.5 centimetres |
| Item weight | 454 g |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Thames and Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 625414 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Maximum Age Recommendation | 1188.0 |
| Minimum Age Recommendation | 96.0 |
| Model Number | 625414 |
| Set Name | 20 models |
| Size | S |
| Sub Brand | Engineering |
| Theme | Educational Engineering |
| UPC | 814743012585 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Youth
- **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 33.3 x 4.6 x 29.5 centimetres
- **Size:** S
- **Theme:** Educational Engineering

## Images

![625414 | Structural Engineering | Bridges & Skyscrapers |Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Ages 8+ - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LfcXzCM5L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: are these compatible with legos?**
A: No, they are not.

**Q: Does the manual come in other languages like French?**
A: No, the manual for this kit is in English.

**Q: does this come with a car or something that runs on the track?**
A: This kit comes with a set of 2 cars to run on the track.

**Q: Does is not come with a small screwdriver for assembling the car? What size screwdriver is needed?**
A: It does not come with a screwdriver. You can use an eyeglass screwdriver, small phillips head or a screwdriver the size of 00x60mml

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good present
*by J***P on 21 December 2025*

Good present

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice
*by A***R on 8 May 2025*

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## Frequently Bought Together

- Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers | Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Blue
- Thames & Kosmos Architectural Engineering | Science Experiment & Model Building Kit | Build 26 Models of Structures & Structural Elements | A Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner 14.6 Inches

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*Store origin: GB*
*Last updated: 2026-04-23*