The POOF-Slinky 0S6802008 Scientific Explorer Crime Catchers Spy is a safe and fun educational make-it-yourself science kit that will have your child following clues and gathering evidence by matching fingerprints, testing powders and liquids and decoding secret messages to become a crime catcher. While your child follows the instruction booklet to solve the (2) exciting mysteries with (8) different activities, they will learn some really cool science about how real crime labs work. Each activity will have your child acting and thinking like a real forensic scientist. They"ll compare evidence, ask questions and make observations using their different senses. Welcome to the Crime Catchers team. Let"s solve some mysteries! Scientific Explorer is the industry leader in science kits that help develop critical thinking skills, inspire imagination and encourage exploration through interactive experiments and activities that make learning fun. The POOF-Slinky 0S6802008 Scientific Explorer Crime Catchers Spy Science Kit is recommended for children 4-8 years of age and older with adult supervision. POOF-Slinky is the manufacturer of the world famous Slinky and the top selling POOF foam sport balls in North America, both manufactured in Plymouth, MI and Hollidaysburg, PA. Ideal and Scientific Explorer are other well-known brands, rounding out the POOF-Slinky family. With roots in the toy industry for over 100-years, POOF-Slinky brands continue to grow and broaden. New generations of kids, their parents and grandparents have proven that classic toys never go out of style! Crime Catchers Spy Science Kit with Decoder Glasses and Top Secret Mysteries Industry leader in fun, educational and activity-based science kits Learn About Forensic Science Is your child a curious person? Then they may have just what it takes to match clues like a real criminal scientist. Children love learning fascinating facts about forensic science and this kit hands-down, will keep them engaged in dusting for finger prints and gathering evidence. You don’t need a state of the art forensics lab to hypothesize and test your hunches; everything you need comes in this expansive kit. Your child will learn using the scientific process of deduction and experimentation. Fun Educational Experience This kit combines elements of science with entertaining facts analyzing a crime scene and offers hours of hands-on activities. This kit is an exciting way for children to make observations and gather evidence. It also teaches a valuable lesson about the scientific method and how to propose, test and refine your hypothesis. Exploratory learning improves memory and keeps kids engaged with hands-on learning experiences. These experiments are the closest educators have come to creating an authentic learning experience. Kids will love it and learn at the same time. Product"s Bells and Whistles Crime Catchers Spy Science Kit is part of the exceptional series of home science kits based on the nationally recognized Great Explorations in Math and Science (GEMS) program pioneered at UC Berkley"s Lawrence Hall of Science. Scientific Explorer is the industry leader in fun, educational and activity-based science kits loved by both parents and children. It comes with a 15-page activity book that teaches you everything you"ll need to be a master detective. What"s In The Box? This kit includes an adult helper guide in an adult helper “Top Secret” envelope, baking soda, (2) black markers, citric acid, (3) filter strips, coffee filter, (3) cups, decoder glasses, flour, graduated cylinder and cap, painting, (6) pH strips, plastic bag, rubber band, shoeprint, (3) stir sticks, Susannah"s baking soda, Susannah"s flour, (12) suspect cards, test tube with cap and 15-page activity book.