Thames & Kosmos Simple Machines
£35.00Suggested Age: 8, 9, 10, 11
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Jumpstart your study of mechanical physics
Learn all about simple machines and how they’re used to make complex tasks easier to do. Through 26 model-building exercises, you’ll investigate all six classic simple machines — wheels and axles, levers, pulleys, inclined planes, screws, wedges and gears. Start off with simple models to guarantee a firm understanding of the basic principles at play, and then move onto larger, more complex models to push the machines harder and see how they can work together. Also included is a specially designed spring scale so that you can measure how the machines change the direction and magnitude of forces, making work easier to do. With this durable, modular construction system, you can see how the same basic elements combine in different ways to form each machine. The models can be assembled and disassembled again and again. You can also combine the pieces to create your own configurations. The 32 page, full-colour manual also dives into examples of simple machines in action in everyday life.
Delivery
Place your order before 2pm Monday–Friday (excluding bank holidays) and we will dispatch it the same day. We offer free standard shipping on all UK orders over £50.
UK Shipping
Standard – £2.95
We dispatch most orders with Evri. This is a tracked service and is normally delivered in 3–5 working days.
Expedited – £5.95
We dispatch most orders with Evri. This is a tracked service and is normally delivered in 1–2 working days. Delivery times are not guaranteed.
Next Day – from £6.50
Our Next Day service is fully tracked and arrives the next working day (order before 2pm). Price is calculated by weight.
Orders placed on Friday using Next Day will be delivered on Monday (excluding bank holidays). This service requires a signature and cannot be left in a safe place.
Please note: Some remote areas (Highlands, Islands, Northern Ireland) may experience longer delivery times, and Next Day delivery may not be available.
Click & Collect – Free
Collect your order from our Shoreham-by-Sea warehouse:
Unit B6, Dolphin Enterprise Centre
Evershed Way
Shoreham-by-Sea
BN43 6QB
You will receive an email when your order is ready.
Collections are available Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm.
Closed on weekends.
BFPO Addresses
Shipping costs are the same as UK delivery. Please use the Royal Mail postcode assigned to your BFPO address. Due to size and weight restrictions, large orders may be split into multiple parcels.
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International Delivery
Delivery charges are calculated by weight. Estimated delivery time is 3–10 working days, but may take up to 15 working days depending on customs.
All orders are shipped on a Delivery Duty Unpaid (DDU) basis. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included and are the buyer’s responsibility.
Customs checks may cause delays. Please check with your local customs office for any applicable charges before ordering.
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