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Johnco: Solar Bug

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$14.92 $22.95 In stock

Category: Kids Toys & Games Science

The Johnco Solar Bug introduces children to the fascinating world of renewable energy through creative, hands-on play. With this easy-to-build STEM kit, young innovators can assemble their very own solar-powered bug that scuttles and moves using energy from the sun. No batteries are required — just sunlight to power the motor and bring the bug to life.

Perfect for encouraging curiosity and an understanding of green technology, the Solar Bug helps children explore how solar panels convert light into energy. Once built, it becomes an engaging example of sustainable science in action. Lightweight and fun to watch, this clever little bug offers an exciting introduction to solar power, engineering, and problem-solving for young scientists aged 8 and up.

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Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 4 reviews)

Daniel Z. ★★★★★

My son had so much fun snapping this little bug together without any tools needed. It actually started crawling across the driveway as soon as we put it in the sunlight, which totally amazed him.

Victoria ★★★★★

My 7-year-old put the legs on herself in about 15 minutes, and the way it starts crawling as soon as the sun hits the solar panel is genuinely magical to watch. The fact that it needs no batteries makes it a perfect lesson on renewable energy for a rainy afternoon project.

Sophia G. ★★★★☆

The solar panel is a neat way to show how sunlight turns into motion, and the assembly took my kid about twenty minutes with zero frustration. It's a bit fiddly to get the legs to walk smoothly on carpet, but on a flat table it works just fine.