Spying & Detective Work

Spy Labs: Master Detective Toolkit from Thames & Kosmos

Welcome to Spy Labs Incorporated, the one-stop shop for spies on the top! With this well-equipped toolkit, you can learn how detectives use forensic science to answer questions, gather evidence, and solve crimes. Experiment with the equipment and techniques used by real detectives to develop your own observation and problem-solving skills. First, you will set up your detective's office and organize your tools. Then, you will do some exercises to hone your observation skills. Next, you will learn about securing a crime scene, and gathering and documenting evidence, including fingerprints, footprints, and tire tracks. After you have gathered evidence, such as hair and fibers, counterfeit currency, and soil samples, you will head back to the lab to learn how to analyze it. Finally, you can try your hand at deciphering codes, writing messages with invisible ink, and communicating with secret symbols. As your skills develop, you can use them to solve the practice cases.

Recommended for ages 8 years and older. Includes: Experiments: 25, Piece Count: 33, Manual Pages: 48 pages.

Now your little detectives can get on the case with the Secret Decoder Book! Designed for ages 7 years and older, this fun activity book features an On-the-Go Secret Decoder book with 18 game pages, a color-changer marker and a decoder wheel.