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Forces/Motion
Boost Their Learning Trajectory Build your own authentic catapult with planks, a little glue and the help of easy, step-by-step instructions. Then let the fun and experimentation begin! Includes pre-drilled planks, wood glue, leather strap, ruler, rubber bands, cup, 2 balls, target mat, fasteners and instructions. Recommended Ages: Ages 7 and up
Q-Ba-Maze 2.0 is a unique system of colorful cubes that interlock to form a marble run. The big difference? You can create marble maze sculptures in the form of animals, geometric shapes or any other design! Configurations are unlimited, allowing for unpredictable action when steel balls travel the various routes. Its a live demonstration of probability, physics and art, all in one! Starter Box sets each contain 36 cubes. Age Recommendation: Ages 5 and up
Balance this intriguing eagle on almost anything you can think of: the pedestal included, your finger, a tip of a pen, TV or computer monitor, even your nose! Give it a spin and watch in amazement as it still stays balanced. A cool science toy that is guaranteed to mystify your friends or class. It also helps teach the principles of gravity and centre of mass, and it makes an interesting display. Not for children under 3 years of age
Create countless amazing designs on the go with the classic Travel Spirograph! This portable Spirograph studio has a built-in design ring, work surface and storage compartment for holding your wheels, pens, paper, design guide and finished artwork. The Travel Spirograph is the perfect “go anywhere design toy!"
Electricity & Magnetism
Explore the exciting science of electrochemistry. Build a battery that produces electricity from lemon juice. Learn the basics of electricity, electrochemical reactions, batteries, and conductors and insulators.
Recycle a soda can by turning it into a silly robot. Kit includes parts and instructions, just add a "can" do attitude. Great for the "science" enthusiast in your family. Requires two AAA batteries (not included). Recommended for ages 8 years and up.
Build the Robotic Arm™ from over 350 VEX® Robotics pieces! VEX Robotics Robotic Arm is compliant with CPSIA standards. Ages 14+
Nano Glow-Micro Robotic Creatures The robotic creature that behaves like a real bug. Colors may vary
Energy: Light, Mechanical, Eletrical, Sound
Fly into physics fun with five models driven by an awesome rubber band powered propeller. Using ultralight plastic and bamboo parts, build a helicopter, fan boat, airplane, car, and catamaran. Learn how the elastic material stores energy and then releases it to move the models.
Spin the cone and watch five metallic orbits. The orbits rotate around a small planet in the center. Requires two AA batteries-Not included.
Prisms slow down light waves, break them up, and disperse them into their spectral colors.
Window-mount rainbow maker that casts rainbows around the room. Solar panel powers the unit to revolve and refract light in all directions. Genuine Swarovski crystal creates maximum rainbow effect.
Math: Geometry
Build-your-own paper toy cat kit. Everything you need is included (no need for scissors or glue!)
Build-your-own paper toy race car kit. Everything you need is included (no need for scissors or glue!)
Build-your-own paper toy unicorn kit. Everything you need is included (no need for scissors or glue!)
Build-your-own paper toy robot kit. Everything you need is included (no need for scissors or glue!)
Earth & Space Science
Plant & Animal Behavior
These carefree plants are easy and fun to grow and will thrive in any terrarium. Spread the love and have fun with The Love Plant! Grow an assortment of red and pink plants that boast colorful foliage and flowers!
Freeze-Dried ice cream and other freeze dried foods have been used by NASA since the early days of the Apollo space program and are still used by Astronauts today on the Space Shuttle. If you're looking for an out of this world snack or party treat, this fun treat can be eaten anytime, anywhere. No refrigeration needed ever!
Grow a big beautiful crystal Assemble a special platform to display it with a color-changing LED circuit inside Learn about crystal formation and LED technology.
Rock Keychains: Citrie, Amethyst, Agate Slabs, Ocos/Mini Geodes
These beautifully unique coasters make an excellent addition to your home or bar. Their lustrous sheen would make them stand out as an accent piece in an office as well.
Books
An information book with a difference, with over 135 flaps to lift to uncover the fascinating facts beneath.Covers a wide range of topics including the periodic table, the formation of the Earth, the TV programme Blue Peter, saltwater crocodiles, the great pyramid of Giza and lots more.Ideal for improving general knowledge and guaranteed to keep any fact-loving, question-asking child entertained for hours.
An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children – and adults too. Packed with facts and colourful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth’s magnetic poles to spider venom and black holes. Includes internet links to specially selected websites where readers can discover even more surprising science facts.
This book comes with all the plastic pieces, paper parts, and special pages you need to experience 25 impossible things. These objects work like magic, but there are no tricks. All this weirdness has a solid scientific basis and we tell you why - from the mathematically amazing Mobius strip to card stock acrobats with amazing balance, to a color changing spinning top.
It's our collective kid-brain between the covers of a book, part of our continuing effort to teach a skill essential to something we thought was a very important part of living right: never growing up. Comes with: infinite wisdom Recipient of the National Parenting Award Recommended for children ages 8+
Adult Gifts
Star Wars Metal Earth AT-AT Model
Starry starry night.... Pour a hot cup of coffee and 11 constellations emerge before your eyes. 10 ounce cup. Microwave safe, not dishwasher safe.
Creates mesmerizing stalagmite formations before your very eyes! 1 minute timer.
Did you know you might have a Skunk Ape or is it Batsquatch in your backyard? Don't be confused! Now with your trusty cryptozoology map you will be able to identify and place these rare creatures.