Gakken Science: Exciting Experimental Mineral and Rock Specimens, New Edition: A Real World Experience Kit ([Variety])

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• Gakken Science 5th Edition! - A Real-Life Experience Kit Connecting the World - Gakken Science delivers authentic science experiences with the Exciting Experimental Mineral and Rock Specimens kit, the magazine introducing numerous experiments, the Gakken Manga Secret Series, and the online community Play Lab. (Revised Edition) [Product Features] ● A beautiful mineral and rock specimen kit that's fun to experiment with, not just observe! This set includes 12 minerals and rocks for experimenting. These beautiful mineral specimens are fun to experiment with, not just observe, but also enjoy, including peelable mica, calcite that bends light in two directions, corundum, the raw material of ruby ​​and sapphire, rose-colored and purple quartz, and olivine found in the Earth's mantle. Learn about the unique properties of minerals, such as cleavage, birefringence, polishing, hardness, and magnetism, through experiments. A 10x magnification metal loupe, ideal for observing minerals, and waterproof sandpaper for polishing are also included. [Kit Contents] Minerals and rocks (12 types: fluorite, calcite, corundum, graphite, mica, magnetite, tiger's eye, amethyst, rose quartz, olivine, granite, basalt), metal loupe (10x magnification), waterproof paper (4 sheets), specimen case, specimen label *The size, color, shape, and transparency of each mineral and rock vary. ●Full of experiment ideas! This magazine develops creativity and thinking skills. In addition to the mineral encyclopedia page and experiment introductions included in the kit, this magazine also conveys the fascinating appeal of minerals, which are embedded in the history of Earth and the universe, with articles tracing the Earth's history leading up to the formation of minerals and mesmerizing photographs of beautiful gemstones. Also included is an interview with Taichi Masu, assistant professor at the Harris Institute for Physical and Chemical Research at Doshisha University, an AR app by the AR Three Brothers, and videos linked to the articles, making this a content you'll want to read again and again. All content is furigana-read, so children can read through it independently. ●A whole Gakken manga in one volume! The Secrets of the Earth The Secret Series is a popular educational manga series among elementary school students. It provides easy-to-understand explanations of everyday questions and things you want to know. Gain knowledge through a single manga in a fun way. This time, the theme is Earth. It introduces the Earth's magnificent mechanisms, such as the structure of the land and the workings of the atmosphere. ●An online community for readers and our editorial staff! Gakken Science Play Lab Gakken Science Play Lab is a free online community where readers and our editorial staff can come together and enjoy science. Participate in live-streamed workshops hosted by our editorial staff, share how you play with kits, and enjoy a variety of other exclusive online experiences.