Milestones in Science
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by Dave McAwesomeFollow Archimedes, Copernicus, Darwin and Einstein by reproducing some of their world-changing experiments. The accompanying book describes the context of the scientist and his/her work. Step away from the Nintendo for a second to appreciate the wonderment of science. Not only is this a great gift for a kid, but I'd wager to say it's a great gift for anyone.
No, you don't have to go out and buy a separate telescope and sabotage the power grid in a 300-mile square radius so you can peer at the heavens. All the necessary equipment is included.
Raise your fist! For science!