exploring the elements (including kraul science-craft kits)

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outdoor play

This range of kits from KRAUL are designed to bring us in contact with the living elements. Adults and children will enjoy the challenge of making the models and having a lot of happy and serious play! See our Competitive Games page for 'playing with fire'.

	Big Cable Car Kit Big Cable Car Kit product code: 42003 Age range5+ Height 22cm.£20.95 Winch/Station for Big Cable Car Kit product code: 42004 Age range5+ £21.95 #Station for Big Cable Car Kit product code: 42005 £14.90
	Basket Funicular product code: 42009 Consists of two stations around which the support cable runs. The baskets are fastened to this cable and are moved by winching at either of the stations. Age range 6+£16.95
	Cable Runner Kit product code: 42020 A portable cable car you can take with you anywhere! The gondola is ingeniously made up of the box lid! You can also attach other things to the pulleys, such as a basket or doll, and transport toys across the room or garden. To assemble from age 8, and play from age 5. Age range 5+ Measures 12cm.£7.95
	Mini Cable Car Kit product code: 42006 Make a cable car with cable and pulling string. Hours of fun. To assemble from age 8, and play from age 5. Age range 5+ Finished cable car measures 9cm.£5.95
	Sun Dial product code: 42023 A genuine timepiece for bright children. Once the integrated compass has been used to achieve the correct alignment with the sun, the sundial will accurately tell the time. Fits into any adventurer’s pocket. Full instructions and tips. Made in a special needs community. Age range 6+£12.95
	Steamboat product code: 42029 Experimental toy demonstrating the concept of a pulse motor. The water filled metal spiral heats up, and propels the boat, for as long as the candle burns! For sink, tub or paddling pool. Made by adults with special needs. Age range 6+Length 17cm. £12.95
	Leaf Press product code: 42026 Pressed flowers and leaves are a great way to explore nature. Good compact size means it will fit in a large coat pocket or rucksack. Great design allowing even young children to tie up and tighten with ease. Includes instructions and optional corrugated card for crinkle effect leaves! Made in a special needs community. Age range 6+ 12cm (l) x 7cm (w) x 3cm (h) £11.95
	Microscope product code: 42024 Adjustable magnifying glass for close up observation of leaves, flowers, insects, stones and more. Includes information leaflet, graph pad and clip for securing. Made in a community for adults with special needs. Age range 3+£11.95
	Roman Tablet product code: 42025 The Romans started using such tablets over 2000 years ago for making notes, calculations and writing letters. These tablets consist of wooden frames with a wax layer. A bronze stylus is provided to engrave text or drawings which later can be smoothed away and the tablets reused. Made in a community by adults with special needs. Age range 4+ Measures 14cm x12cm when the tablet is open.£12.95
	Kaleidoscope Tube Kit product code: 42027 Fantastic new kit for inquisitive children. This kit includes a tube, wooden plug, glass 'chips' and real mirrors to make an effective quality kaleidoscope. Age range 5+Length 21cm. £6.95
	Electric Motor Kit product code: 42028 Make your own fully functioning electric motor with this educational experimental kit for older children. (Requires a 4.5 volt battery, which is not included.) Age range 10+Base board 15cm x 10cm. £8.95
	Swimmer Kit product code: 42030 Wooden 'swimmer' with paddle arms - the wound up elastic band propels this swimmer across the water. Experimental fun for older children. Made by adults with special needs. Age range 5+Length 17cm. £9.95
	Solar Paper product code: 42022 Quality light sensitive paper for printing pictures by sunlight. Watch images develop before your eyes, using just plain water! Includes instructions. 20 sheets. Age range 3+ 15cm x 22cm.£7.95
	Swedish Fire Steel product code: 40027 Simple device that will enthral children - no more matches needed! Strike the metal against the fire steel bar and sparks will fly. Tinder is needed, such as birch bark, or very dry grass. Approximately 3000 strikes. Age range 6+£9.95
	Kaleidoscope Mirror Box product code: 42021 This mirror box will dazzle you with its wonderful patterns that appear as if by magic. For children as young as 3 with adult assistance, and for older children for experiments. Plywood and glass mirrors. Age range 3+ 15cm x 15cm.£20.95
	Super Bamboo Dragonfly product code: 42010 Pull the string and watch the super dragonfly rise up into the sky. An easier to use version of this traditional toy for younger children. Made in Japan from native bamboo. Age range 5+ 23cm x 14cm.£12.50
	Tumbling Gnomes Jolly somersaulting gnomes that will delight all ages. Will somersault down any non-slippery slope. An ideal toy for sick children to play with in bed, as they can somewhat compensate for the child's lack of exercise! 100% wool felt. 3 years up. Height 10cm. Tumbling Gnome product code: 99006 Age range3+ £2.25each Tumbling Slope, Card product code: 42001 Age range3+ £5.95
	Tumbling Gnomes Kit product code: 65026 Make 4 tumbling gnomes. Includes ready cut felt, cardboard rolls for heads, ball bearings and solvent-free glue. To assemble from age 10 years, play from 3. Age range 3+£9.50
	Fire Bowl product code: 40002 Our brand new fire bowl is handmade in Germany. Using traditional methods combined with modern know-how, the fire bowl is made from fireproof ceramic. Ideal for familiarising children with the element of fire in a safe way under adult supervision (the fire is kept under control within the bowl and no hot ash falls out). Comes with complete instructions and safety guidelines. For use outdoors only. Age range 6+ Bowl measures: 24cm diameter, 14cm tall.£37.95
	Cooking Stand and Pan product code: 40003 New design. For use with our new fire bowl, will hold the polished steel pan steady above the fire so children and adults can enjoy cooking outdoors. Pictured here with the fire bowl. Age range 6+ Pan measures 26cm diameter.£23.95
	Fire Bowl with Cooking Stand and Pan product code: 40004 Special offer when bought together! Age range 6+£59.95
	Candle See-Saw Kit product code: 42015 As long as the candle is burning the little dolls seesaw at a gentle pace. Marvel as they appear to throw the ball from one to another. Assembly from age 10+. Not intended as a toy. Age range 10+£15.95
	Waterwheel Kit product code: 42018 Make a simple waterwheel for use in small streams. Age range 5+ Diameter 22cm.£7.95
	Block and Tackle Kit product code: 42016 Experiment with strength and weights. The pulley is an ancient tool for lifting or moving heavy objects, with surprising ease. Discover the many uses of the pulley and how it really works. Perfect for tree houses (hoisting building materials or supplies). Details of many more projects and uses are described in the fascinating information booklet included. Age range 6+ Ideal for ages 10 and up.£17.95
	Trout Paddle Boat product code: 42017 This wonderful boat will actually travel against the current! For play in streams or behind a boat. This construction kit includes full detailed instructions for easy assembly. Age range 5+ Boat measures 30cm long, 10m of string. Solvent free glue included. Assembly from age 9, play from age 6.£24.95
	Wendolin Kit product code: 42019 A heavy steel ball bearing under Wendolin's bonnet is the driving force of this car. As soon as the surface tilts, this car starts driving down hill, even if it has to turn around first. Age range 5+ Assembly from age 9, play from age 5.£7.95
	Nelson Telescope Kit product code: 65062 Make your own telescope from cardboard. Comes complete with plastic lens, case and full instructions. Glue not included. Age range 10+ Measures 14cm (l) x 6cm (w) x 6cm (h)£8.50
	Kaleidoscope Kit product code: 65061 Unique cardboard kit - place your own choice of objects into the cell for amazing effects. Change the objects and try different combinations. Kit includes excellent instructions and the history behind the kaleidoscope. Glue not included. Age range 10+ Finished kaleidoscope is 23cm long.£9.95
	Little Passengers Little Passenger product code: 42007 Age range3+ 6cm tall.£2.95 Rainbow Pack of 9 Passengers product code: 42008 Age range3+ £23.50