I am seeking a quality chemistry set for an 11 year old girl.

[myrna minx]

My friend's daughter is very smart and has quite a mind for science. Ever since she was a toddler, I have given her gifts that would spark her curiosity about the natural world. My last gift to her was a microscope which she loves. For her birthday, I would like to give her a chemistry set, but I am not sure what set would be age appropriate and of good quality. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[blue2helix]

1. See link here for Science Toys (Discovery Channel Store)

http://shopping.discovery.com/category-1_TOYSGAMES/3_TG_TCAT_SCIENCE-1107.html?hp=HPA_Mini_GrossScienceToys&hpnavid=AX_mini_GrossScienceToys

[myrna minx]

7. Thanks!

[quispquake]

2. Please don't kill me for this one :)

[blue2helix]

4. First out loud laugh of the day!

[myrna minx]

8. Heh...I just sprayed some coffee.

:spray:

[qanda]

3. Thames & Kosmos make very good chemistry sets

I purchased one for my 9yo for Christmas and he loves it. I got him the C1000 set but they also have 2000 and 3000 sets. Here's a link to their product's page: http://www.thamesandkosmos.com/products/main.html

[myrna minx]

9. Thank you so much.

I was hoping to hear from some folks who had "kid tested and approved" sets. Since I have no children of my own, I'm flying blind here. :hi:

[qanda]

13. You are welcome

If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer them.

[myrna minx]

16. This is exactly what I was looking for.

I think the C1000 would be perfect for her. Wow. Thanks! Geez, this looks like so much fun that I want one for myself. :D

[qanda]

18. Great!

I'm glad I could help.

[catnhatnh]

5. Try googling "discovery toys"...

one site appears to be actually allied with the discovery channel and has a large array of science based childrens gifts and age recommendations...good luck

[myrna minx]

10. Thanks! n/t

[Straight Shooter]

6. I don't have one to recommend but I want to say Congratulations!

That young girl has got the kind of support that every young girl needs, the encouragement to fulfill her potential.

:yourock:

[myrna minx]

14. She's a great kid. She loves the

archaeology "excavation" kits, too. It is so much fun to watch kids discover new things. Since she received her microscope, she has expressed an interest in chemistry, so it seemed like a natural progression.

I think I'll get her the Archaeology for Kids magazine "Dig" next Christmas. :hi:
http://www.digonsite.com/


Thanks everyone!!

[Straight Shooter]

19. Don't forget a telescope, too.

From the microscope to the telescope, the little world to the big universe. What a lucky girl. :hi:

[madaboutharry]

11. National Geographic has put out a line

of science sets for young people. Some of them seem very good.

[myrna minx]

15. Thank you!

Wow, this forum is fantastic. I think I'll have to hang out here.
:hi:

[ret5hd]

12. hell, any good meth cook could fix you up.

[myrna minx]

17. I love DU.

Thank you all for your help. Thanks to your advice, there will be a very happy little girl. :hi: