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Golden Nugget Excavation Kit!
Excavate 3 genuine golden nuggets just like a real treasure hunter with this incredible hands-on science kit! Buried inside the gold bar shaped digging brick you’re young treasure hunter will think they hit the mother lode as they uncover 3 genuine pyrite specimens. Pyrite is also known as “fool’s gold” because many of the miners that found this glistening mineral thought they had struck it rich! Do you think your friends can tell the difference? Or will these golden nuggets fool them as well? This hands-on dig kit includes an excavation tool, brush, magnifying glass, and a full-color information guide so that you can learn all about gold. The info guide was written by teachers and will teach you about gold mining, and the various uses of gold throughout history. Plus, there's an activity booklet with 10 fun games, puzzles, and challenges to complete. What a great way to start a rock and mineral collection. This is a must-have gift for the rock hound or treasure hunter in your house!
Posted by Courtenay Wardell, VP www.charlottesmartypants.com on 26th Nov 2012
My kids have become addicted to Gold Rush in Alaska and have studied that our home town of Charlotte, NC came about because of the discovery of gold and creation of a US Mint here. This kit was the perfect introduction to the excavation and identification of "gold". The info guide is well written and was read by my 6, 9 and 12 year old children. They each received the kit and sat around the table to see who could discover gold first. We have several other Dr. Cool products and this one did not disappoint!