Kids love to build things. And as they grow, they would like to build more and more complex things. Not only does it help them have fun and enjoy what they are doing, it is also a way to help in their continuing development. This VEX Robotics Orbit is an ideal building set for those advancing kids.
The VEX Robotics Orbit will enable your young engineers to build a working model of the Earth orbiting the sun. It is actually a version of the 1704 Orrery Planetary Machine. The set features over 250 snap-on construction pieces that kids can put together with the help of step by step instructions. Upon completion, kids can then watch the gears move to make the whole gadget work seamlessly. It is a wonderful combination of mechanical engineering and astronomy that the kids will find fascinating.
The VEX Robotics Orbit construction set also comes with the same pieces that will allow kids to build other models such as a street bike or a hover ship. There are many instructions they can find online on how to build different things using the VEX Robotics Orbit construction kit. This set helps kids develop their fine motor skills, logic as well as introduce them to the world of engineering and astronomy. The VEX Robotics Orbit is ideal for kids from 8 years old and above and is available at Fat Brain Toys for $43.
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