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Gifts for children who love science

A science kit works when the experiments come off first time and the child can do them almost alone. Check the age and how many materials you have to supply from home.

In a hurry? These three

  1. Science4you Robotics Betabot

    Build-it-yourself robot with about 125 pieces and a motor that makes it walk

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  2. Ravensburger GraviTrax Core Starter Set

    116-piece marble run that you design yourself, playing with gravity

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  3. Maeva Atlas del mundo

    Large-format illustrated atlas with maps full of animals, food and landmarks

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16 gifts

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One topic beats a hundred experiments

The '100 experiments' boxes spread very little material across a lot of tests. A kit on a single topic (crystals, volcano, robot, microscope) usually gives a more impressive result.

Count on an adult

Up to age 8 almost every kit needs supervision, and many need kitchen supplies: vinegar, bicarbonate of soda, hot water. Say so when you give it.

Frequently asked questions

From what age does a microscope or a telescope make sense?

A simple microscope can be enjoyed from age 8; a telescope from 8 or 9, with an adult for the first few nights. Before that age, a magnifying glass or a pair of binoculars gets more use.

Why don't you show the exact price?

Amazon prices change several times a day and we do not want to show you one that is no longer right. We give a rough range (for example, €10 to €20) based on what we saw on the day we reviewed it; the real price is the one shown on Amazon when you click.