Spy Labs Master Detective Toolkit V2 by Thames & Kosmos | Forensic Science Kit

Spy Labs Master Detective Toolkit V2 — Forensic Science Kit

Step into a world of clues with Thames & Kosmos Spy Labs Master Detective Toolkit V2. This forensic-inspired kit invites young investigators to observe, collect, and reason through hands-on challenges, guided by a 32-page experiment storybook.

Designed for curious minds, the kit blends realistic detective tools with kid-friendly instructions to explore how evidence can form a coherent story. Children can imagine a scene, gather items, and piece together what happened, using safe, age-appropriate materials.

What’s included

• UV light to reveal hidden clues
• Disappearing ink for secret messages
• Fingerprint powder and lifting cards
• Crime scene notebook for documenting observations
• Hair and fiber samples, soil samples, and counterfeit currency for analysis
• 32-page experiment storybook with guided cases
• Tools to decipher codes and write with invisible ink

How you’ll learn

• Set up your detective workspace and organize tools
• Practice careful observation and evidence gathering
• Learn scene security basics and how to document findings
• Analyze collected samples back in the lab-style setup
• Decipher codes and communicate with secret symbols

The play experience is designed to spark curiosity at home, in classrooms, or clubs, offering a hands-on approach to problem solving without pressure. You may notice the thrill of linking clues to form a plausible story, and you can pace activities to suit your interests.

While outcomes can vary, many young learners enjoy the sense of progress as they build observation, organization, and reasoning through the included cases.