{"product_id":"thames-kosmos-catapult-engineering-kit-build-6-medieval-machines-explore-physics","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos Catapult Engineering Kit – Build 6 Medieval Machines \u0026 Explore Physics","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExplore Physics With Medieval Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the mechanics behind force, energy, motion, and trajectory by building six authentic siege machines. This Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos kit lets learners assemble and test a crossbow, reverse-draw crossbow, onager, catapult, trebuchet, and ballista—each model designed to be functional and engaging for curious hands. The tactile experience of assembling parts, adjusting angles, and observing launches brings abstract ideas to life without complex jargon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety comes first with soft foam balls and foam-tipped projectiles. The kit’s components are engineered to fit only the included projectiles, providing a reassuring boundary for young engineers while they explore launch dynamics. A few extra touches elevate the hands-on experience: the sturdy cardboard blocks serve as targets, and the box itself transforms into a colorful castle to set the scene for medieval physics adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included and What You Can Do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSix functional models to explore different siege mechanisms: crossbow, reverse-draw crossbow, onager, catapult, trebuchet, and ballista.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafe play with soft foam balls and foam-tipped projectiles—designed to fit only the included projectiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA 32-page, full-color manual featuring illustrated assembly steps and experiments focused on force, energy, motion, and trajectory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCardboard target blocks to test aim and a transformable cardboard castle to decorate and personalize your setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Kit Is a Great Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHands-on learning that makes physics concepts tangible and memorable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafe, approachable STEM activity suitable for home or classroom use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable components designed for repeated experimentation and creative play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBonus creativity: color and decorate the castle and targets for a personalized medieval science scene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos Catapult Engineering Kit delivers a rich, multisensory learning experience. Its mix of assembly, experimentation, and creative setup helps students observe how changing variables influences outcomes. While results vary with each model and test, the kit presents a range of possibilities—from introductory demonstrations of energy transfer to more nuanced explorations of projectile motion and force application. Suitable for ages 8+, it invites guided exploration that can evolve as skills grow, offering a tangible pathway into mechanical physics without pressure or guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What age range is this kit suitable for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Designed for ages 8+, with adult supervision, it supports progressive learning from basic to more complex models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What skills can kids develop with this kit?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Hands-on construction, basic physics ideas like force and motion, planning, testing, and safe experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55119993503912,"sku":"B0CRGN5XDQ","price":66.18,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0734\/2990\/9672\/files\/thames-kosmos-catapult-engineering-kit-model-assembly.jpg?v=1767769362","url":"https:\/\/toygame.ca\/products\/thames-kosmos-catapult-engineering-kit-build-6-medieval-machines-explore-physics","provider":"Toygame Canada | Playtime Starts Here ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}