Earthquakes and volcanoes are as exciting to learn about as they are dangerous to the puny humans unfortunate enough to be in their path. This explosive kit from National Geographic helps teach kids the facts behind the shake, rattle and roll in ways that are as exciting at earthquakes and volcanoes themselves, but a lot less destructive. Make science teeth-rattling fun without even messing up the kitchen. (Well, you may have to do a cleaning up-your guarantee of fun for the kids!)

This kit includes six hands-on projects, a 32-page full-color book, 3 real volcanic rocks, and information on 29 famous volcanoes and 32 historic earthquakes. Erupt two types of volcanoes and see how lava hardens into rock and volcanic mountains, then build a working seismograph. This is probably the only present you'll ever buy your kids that will cause them to explode with science facts. Suitable for children ages 10 and above.

Additional Information

National Geographic Earthquakes & Volcanoes Kit:

• 32-page Manual
• 6 Experiments

Activities:

• Erupt two volcano models
• Play a volcano quiz game
• Assemble a plate tectonics puzzle
• Construct a globe
• Examine real volcanic rocks
• Build and use a seismograph

Ages 10 and up.