Solaro - Thames & Kosmos

With Solaro, harness the energy from the Sun to power up seven models of real-world vehicles and devices. Construct a car that races with only sunshine in its tank. Build a roving robot and a roaming radiotelescope. Take to the skies in your solar blimp, helicopter and ultralight glider. Cruise the swamps in an ecologically-friendly solar fan boat. Outfit your creations with two solar cells and an electric motor to bring them to life. Learn about how solar cells use sunlight to produce electricity. Discover how much energy the Sun has to offer. Read about real applications of solar technology already in existence, and start dreaming up your own future solar-powered inventions! Age: 8+

Contents:

• Experiment Manual
  
• 2 Solar Cells
  
• Electric Motor
  
• Connection Wires
  
• Polystyrene Foam Parts
  
• Black Plastic Parts
  
• Pre-cut Cards
  
• Sandpaper
  
• Decals
  
• Screws
  

Manufacturer: Thames & Kosmos