I am very familiar with your regular run of the mill science kits and exploration sets such as (my fav!) the Snap Circuits sets and other eye-catching sets, but these are beyond cool and awesome for your older kids and engineer want-to-be’s!
Build your own working reproduction of a 19th century pumping engine. (no tools or glue required!)
Build your own working internal combustion engine! Endorsed by Haynes World’s No. 1 publisher of Car Repair Manuals.
Build your own working robotic arm! NO soldering required!
Build your own working all terrain vehicle! NO soldering required!
Build your own working roller coaster! (there are MANY different types and price ranges!)
This K’NEX bridge set has fantastic reviews and is great for kids that love to build!
These are all great ideas! Right up my 8-year-old’s alley!