The POOF-Slinky 7219 Slinky Science Tornado Maker will guide your child through the entire process of how a tornado forms, what can occur, how it travels and the damage it can cause by creating your own high-speed thundering liquid tornado right before your eyes. Create different tornados by combining different objects and liquids in the storm simulator and program different wind velocities to simulate the different power a tornado can release. Just fill the storm chamber with water and turn the power dial “On” to watch your liquid tornado form instantly. The Tornado Maker requires (3) “AA” alkaline batteries (not included). The POOF-Slinky 7219 Slinky Science Tornado Maker is recommended for children 6-years of age and older. POOF-Slinky, Inc. is the maker of Poof, Slinky, Ideal and Scientific Explorer Brands. We manufacture POOF foam balls and the world famous Slinky right here in the USA and our list of products keeps growing. Our company has been in business for over 65-years serving customers around the globe. Our product lines offer new exciting play with the highly successful Sno-Toys line, Fuzzoodles activity kits, as well as timeless classics, such as the original Slinky, Ideal table-top games, wood construction sets and over 400 other products. Product in packaging Slinky Science is a series of science kits that combine the elements of learning and fun Learn How Tornados Work The Tornado Maker kit includes a fun fact manual that explains the various types of tornados and different structures, how tornadoes dissipate, how to forecast tornadoes, tornado safety and more. Create different tornados by combining different objects and liquids in the storm simulator and program different wind velocities to simulate the different power a tornado can release. Educate your child about these unique, but devastating storms, while they are spending hours of fun learning about and simulating these storms within a controlled environment. Fun Education Experience This is Slinky Science experiment number 146 of a series of science kits that combine the elements of learning and fun to provide hours of educational entertainment. This Tornado Maker is an exciting way for children to learn about these ferocious storms. It simulates the power and fury of a tornado along with literature on how tornados form. Exploratory learning has been proven to improve retention and helps kids focus with a hands-on learning experience. Product’s Bells and Whistles The “Control Center” is a knob at the base of the Tornado Maker that can change your tornado from a mild EF1 to a devastating EF5. A viewing window through the storm cloud on top of the simulator provides a unique bird’s eye view into the eye of the storm. Sound effects can be activated to provide thunderous rumbles and crackling storm clouds at the touch of a button. What"s In The Box? This science kit includes a tornado maker, storm cloud lid, (3) foam models (tractor, pig and cow) and a 29-page fun and facts manual. Tornado Simulator out of the box