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How to Lift a Whale

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$11.53 $16.95 In stock

Category: simple

How to Lift a Whale is a hands-on STEM kit that lets curious kids explore the science of simple machines and mechanical advantage. With this engaging project, young learners can discover how everyday tools like pulleys and levers make lifting heavy objects possible—even something as big as a whale!

  • Build and experiment with real mechanical systems to understand how force and motion work.
  • Encourages problem-solving and critical thinking through fun, interactive challenges.
  • Perfect for kids who love to tinker, build, and learn by doing.
  • Ideal for home or classroom use, offering hours of educational play.
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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Thomas Z. ★★★★★

We built the whole pulley setup on a Saturday afternoon, and my daughter kept re-rigging it to lift heavier books off the floor. The hands-on approach finally made mechanical advantage make sense to her, way better than any textbook diagram could.

James U. ★★★★★

The lever arm really clicked for my son once he saw how a small push could lift a heavy load on the scale—watching his face light up was worth it. We've spent three afternoons testing different setups, and the mechanical advantage is surprisingly easy to grasp with this kit.

Sofia ★★★★★

My nine-year-old built the whole pulley setup on her own and then spent an hour trying to lift increasingly heavier books. Watching her figure out why the rope needs to wrap around more wheels was the real payoff.