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Know a student who might be your town’s next science fair award winner? For kids ages 5 to 14 who have a bit of patience and an interest in engineering basics, try one of Bridge Street’s many Girder & Panel construction sets. Each one includes an instruction book with engineering drawings. We liked the hydrodynamic […]

A complex science experiment setup featuring tubes, containers, and structures with flowing liquids, all placed within a white tray filled with water. A connected power source is visible on the right.

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Know a student who might be your town’s next science fair award winner? For kids ages 5 to 14 who have a bit of patience and an interest in engineering basics, try one of Bridge Street’s many Girder & Panel construction sets. Each one includes an instruction book with engineering drawings. We liked the hydrodynamic sets — complete with tanks, pipes, valves, and pumps — best. (Who doesn’t love playing with water?) Pictured here is the deluxe set ($84.95). Available from Bridge Street Toys of Weston, Massachusetts. 781-237-5005; bridgestreettoys.com

Katrina Farmer

Katrina Farmer is Yankee's associate editor. She enjoys supporting the editorial team by researching story ideas, answering queries, copyediting online content, and writing short articles. It is her goal to visit (and have a memorable experience in) all 67 counties in New England; she has five to go.

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