Details: Scientific Explorer Meteor Rocket Kit. Comes with everything you need to build a 17in. rocket that flies up to 100ft. high! Easy to assemble and powered by carbon dioxide gas that forms from the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar, you can adjust the power of the your chemical reaction for either young flyers or advanced rocket pilots. Includes plastic bottles, three balsa wood pieces, fin template, pre-cut clear tubing, nose cone, 10in (25.4cm) weather stripping, two pieces of red film, 1 piece of silver duralar, fueling module, fin holder, and an instruction guide. Recommended for children ages 9 and up.People have been fascinated by rockets since the first ones were launched in China almost a thousand years ago. Now your kids can observe the principles at work behind rocketry with the Meteor Rocket Kit from Scientific Explorer. The kit contains everything rocketeers need to build a rocket and send it shooting to heights of 100 feet. Rather than using gunpowder or liquid fuel, the Meteor is powered by baking soda and vinegar, so it's safe and can be launched again and again. A specially designed fueling module lets kids experiment to find just the right vinegar and soda mixture. The informative guide gives detailed instructions as well as information on rockets, chemistry, and suggestions for experiments. This Scientific Explorer kit is a 1999 Parents' Choice recommended toy. --Lisa Whipple
Features:
- Launch your very own Meteor Rock over 100ft. high while learning about rocket science
- Easy to assemble and powered by carbon dioxide gas that forms from the chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar
- Adjust the power of the your chemical reaction for either young flyers or advanced rocket pilots
- Includes bottles, balsa wood, template, tubing, nose cone, weather stripping, film, silver duralar, fueling module, fin holder, and instructions
- Recommended for children 9 years of age and older with adult supervision
Brand: Scientific Explorer
Publisher: Scientific Explorer
Warranty: N.
UPC: 873636995916
EAN: 7662558248049
Release Date: 2007-01-01
Package Dimensions: 11.6 x 7.9 x 4.1 inches
Languages: English