Many companies make a Stirling engine kit, which can be used as a piece of art because of the beauty of it or used to run a generator, fan, or a model car. Thames and Kosmos not only make chemistry sets and science projects for kids but they also make a Stirling engine kit for getting children into the science of moving parts and running engines. One unique thing about the Stirling engine kit is that it runs on external heat sources rather than fuels. Therefore, you can use solar power or heat from a light to make your Stirling engine kit work.
Thames and Kosmos is a manufacturer of chemistry sets for kids and adults. For those of you wanting to play with chemicals and learn to properties of how they react to form other things, the Thames and Kosmos kits are the ultimate complete chemistry kits. This company is based in Germany but ships its products worldwide. Smaller kits and refills are available for all the chemicals in their kits and the complete kits come with everything needed for science experimenting. Beginner’s kits start at around $55 and more advanced or complete kits can range to over $200. Safety equipment, test tubes, holders, instructions, tests, chemicals, and more are all included.