Ravensburger Science X Secret Codes Activity Kit

Ravensburger Science X Secret Codes Activity Kit

• 6 Amazing Science Activities
• Science X - Where Science, Fun & Learning Collide
• It's fun to be a scientist Understand everyday phenomena through hands-on, easy projects
• Guaranteed success Easy to use materials and richly illustrated manuals encourage kids to become active scientific explorers
• Exciting activities designed by experts, tested by kids

How do you crack a secret code? How do you encrypt your own secret messages? With these 6 exciting activities, every budding agent will turn into an expert cryptologist. Which method will you choose to accomplish your mission? Children ages 8 and up will learn all about cryptology with this science activity set. Let your kid discover the world - with Science X® from Ravensburger!<P> <table cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" border="0" width="250" align="left"> <tr><td align="center"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/toys/detail-page/2011/B00B60I9DI-1.jpg" alt="Explore the technique of mirror writing! " width="300",height="180"><br><br><font size="1"><b><em>Learn mirror writing! <br></em></b></font> </td></tr> <tr><td align="center"><img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/toys/detail-page/2011/B00B60I9DI-2.jpg" alt="Learn how to decipher hidden codes!" width="300",height="180"><br><br><font size="1"><b><em>Decipher hidden codes!<br></em></b></font> </td></tr> </table> <b>Hidden Codes, Mirror Writing and Secret Messages </b> <br>Explore the technique of mirror writing and find out why Leonardo Da Vinci was the most famous backwards writer of all times. Travel back in time and learn how Julius Caesar composed secret messages or how the ancient Incas used the knotted message system for coded communication more than 500 years ago. With this kit, tween secret agents will discover cryptology through projects like deciphering hidden codes, mirror writing and creating secret messages. Richly illustrated manuals and easy-to-do, success-based activities encourage them to explore the topic of secret codes with fascinating background information.<P> <P><b>It's Fun to be a Scientist!</b> <br>Science X® kits from Ravensburger help children ages 8 and up understand everyday phenomena by letting them test things out scientifically on their own, and are accompanied by explanations and lots of interesting facts. Science X® Secret Codes includes 6 exciting activities with success guarantee, designed by experts and tested by kids! These activities focus on answering children’s questions about nature and technology. With the help of Science X®, young discoverers learn how to tackle the mysteries of everyday life and beyond. Fascinating background information makes learning fun and easy-to-use materials with richly illustrated manuals encourage kids to become active scientific explorers! <P> <P><b>Explore Cryptology with 6 Amazing Activities</b> <br>1. Angle Wrap: The ancient Greeks used this type of encryption, known as scytale, approcimately 2400 years ago. 2. Encoded Messages: This activity is derived from Caesar's Cipher. He composed secret military messages with this technique. 3. Mirror Writing: Learn how to write backwards, like inventor and artist, Leonardo Da Vinci, the most famous mirror writer of all times. 4. Knotted Messages: The ancient Incas used this type of coded communication more than 500 years ago. 5. Code Cracker: Create encrypted messages by deciphering codes. 6. Invisible Messages: Make secret messages magically disappear with wax and watercolors. <P> <b>What's In The Box?</b> <br>1 Knot Holder, 1 Packet of String, 2 Brass Fasteners, 2 Decoding Discs, 1 Stick of Wax, 1 Sheet of Paper, 2 Code Templates, 1 Pencil, 1 Mirror, 2 Straws, Detailed Instruction Manual <br clear="all"> <table cellpadding="30" cellspacing="0" border="0" align="center"> <tr> <td align="center"> <img src="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/toys/detail-page/2011/B00B60I9DI-3.jpg" alt="Contents for 6 amazing activities included!" width="560",height="250"><br><br><font size="1"><b><em>Contents of Science X® Secret Codes.</b></em></font> </td></tr> </table> <br clear="all">