Hands-On Science Kits

8" Magnetic Wand. Wands engage students in hands-on magnetism activities. Great for physical science. 1st Grade and up.

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Air + Water Power Science Lab. Pneumatic-Hydraulic Engines. Build your own models powered by air and water pressure to learn about the laws of physics. This unique kit allows you to build two different air-and-water powered systems: water-jet propelled cars and hydro-pneumo (which simply means air pressure and water pressure) powered engines. The hydro-pneumo system uses a self-contained air-and-water turbine system as a motor. Construct 15 models including a truck, excavator, radar car, tank, antique car, helicopter, motorbike, backhoe, rocket car, forklift, roadster, propeller plane, grinder, and cutting machine. The water-jet propelled cars are a fun outdoor activity, while the self-contained hydro-pneumo powered models are fun both indoors and out. Compete with your friends to see whose water-jet propelled car and hydro-pneumo car goes the farthest! 48 page color instruction book. 165 building pieces. Ages 8 and up.

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All About Rocks Science Kit. Grow beautiful crystals! Make a rock in your kitchen! Weather rock until it is ready to fall apart! Ages 8 and up.

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Ancient Pyramid Kit. Create your own Ancient Egyptian Pyramid! Comes with built-in hieroglyphic decoder to read and write your own hieroglyphics! Scare your friends with the build-in mummy sounds! Ages 8 and up.

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Archaeology Kit. Egyptian Pyramid by Thames and Kosmos. The Secrets of the Pyramid. Play the role of archaeologist as you explore this pyramid models and the treasures buried within. After using hieroglyphics to decipher the secret to unlocking the pyramid, use tools and techniques similar to those of a real archaeologist to carefully excavate a sarcophagus, death mask, and four canopic urns from inside. Open the sarcophagus and you will discover a model mummy preserved within. As you uncover the artifacts in the pyramid, you will learn about archaeological science, including excavation, conservation, dating, and remote sensing. You will also learn about ancient Egyptian customs, hieroglyphics, mummification, and pyramid construction. Investigate the layout of the pyramid, its various chambers, hidden passageways, and security devices by constructing a three-dimensional cross section. Full-color. 16-page experiment manual. Ages 8 and up.

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Birds Fun Kit. Birds of all shapes and sizes fill this beautiful box of feathery fun. Includes "Fifty Favorite Birds Coloring Book," 4 stained glass coloring sheets, 57 colorful stickers, 20 easy-to-apply tattoos, 6 pre-cut stencils, "How to Draw Birds" - peacock, swan, owl & 27 others, Crayons, and Authentic bird call. From Dover. Ages 6+.

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Boats & Buoyancy Little Labs Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos. Learn why some things float while others do not, what buoyancy means, and how propellers and sails work by building different boats and watercraft. 20-page color guidebook included. Ages 5 and up.

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Botany: Experimental Greenhouse-Little Labs Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos. Budding botanists will love getting their hands dirty in this unique biological science experiment kit. Learn about plants and seeds by constructing experiments in a specially designed botanical laboratory with greenhouse domes. Assemble the domed greenhouses, complete with thermometers and ventilation. Construct a automatic watering system to keep your plants from getting too thirsty. Grwo beans, cress, and zinnia flowers, and learn how each plant has different needs. With a 48-page, full-color illustrated guidebook, this kit teaches human biology fundamentals with step-by-step, hands-on experiments. Ages 5 and up. Thames & Kosmos.

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Science Experiments with Soap Bubbles. Experiment with the whimsical wonder of bubbles. For countless generations, people have been fascinated by the unique properties of soap bubbles. See for yourself why these elegantly simple structures of soap, water, and air are still studied by scientists, modeled by mathematicians, emulated by architects, and immortalized by artists and writers. Learn about the love-hate relationship between soap and water. Blow giant bubbles, mini-bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, chains of bubbles, and bubble blankets. Discover how a bubble’s color can reveal when it will pop. Build soap film domes, roofs, and bridges. The full-color, 48-page book guides you through 35 experiments. Ages 8 and up. • read the history of soap bubbles • mix the perfect bubble solution • learn about surface tension • blow bubbles dozens of ways • observe the color of bubbles • make geometric bubbles • play tricks & games with bubbles.Science Experiments with Soap Bubbles Experiment with the whimsical wonder of bubbles. For countless generations, people have been fascinated by the unique properties of soap bubbles. See for yourself why these elegantly simple structures of soap, water, and air are still studied by scientists, modeled by mathematicians, emulated by architects, and immortalized by artists and writers. Learn about the love-hate relationship between soap and water. Blow giant bubbles, mini-bubbles, bubbles within bubbles, chains of bubbles, and bubble blankets. Discover how a bubble’s color can reveal when it will pop. Build soap film domes, roofs, and bridges. The full-color, 48-page book guides you through 35 experiments. Ages 8 and up. • read the history of soap bubbles • mix the perfect bubble solution • learn about surface tension • blow bubbles dozens of ways • observe the color of bubbles • make geometric bubbles • play tricks & games with bubbles. Ages 8 and up 48-page Manual; 35 Experiments. From Thames & Kosmos. Learn More

Bug Viewer. Get a closer look at the small things in the world around you! This large clear plastic Bug Viewer has a 2.5x glass lens that is excellent for looking at the intricate details of insects and other small objects. Squares of 5mm are molded on the bottom to allow for easy measurement. 3x3.5" Ages 7 and up. Learn More

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Butterfly Garden. Raise 5 Painted Lady butterflies while learning all about metamorphosis with this award-winning Butterfly Garden. See each caterpillar's transition as it matures, changes into a chrysalid, and finally emerges as a Painted lady butterfly! After observing your butterflies, experience the joy of releasing them into your backyard. Includes colorful habitat, coupon for 5 butterfly larvae with special food, and complete instructions. Three butterflies are guaranteed to be perfect specimens. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for your larvae to develop. During extremely hot or cold weather, delivery of live larvae may be delayed. Ages 4 and up. From Insect Lore.

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Butterfly Pavilion. Witness the wonder of the butterfly life cycle with this amazing educational experience. The 2-foot tall Butterfly Pavilion "pops-up" easily. Hang it from a string or set it on a table top. The see-through mesh and zippered entry allow easy access for care and feeding. Includes Pavilion habitat, coupon for 10 Painted Lady butterfly larvae with special food and complete instructions. Six butterflies are guaranteed to be perfect specimens. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for your larvae to develop. During extremely hot or cold weather, delivery of live larvae may be delayed. Judged "best overall" butterfly-raising kit by the Wall Street Journal, and winner of the 2004 Teacher's Choice Award. Ages 4 & up. From Insect Lore.

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Candy Factory. The Science of Sweets by Thames and Kosmos. Willy Wonka. Milton Hershey. Forrest Mars. John Cadbury. Factual or fictional, the great names in the history of candy making all share one thing: they were experimenters and innovators. Now you can experiment with the art of making candy, and learn the science behind how it forms and why it tastes so good. Inside this giant chocolate bar-shaped box is a scientific candy wonderland including the special tools and recipes you need to make candy. use the plastic and metal molds, shape cutters, candy thermometer, spatula, dipping fork, and various other tools to form and coat your candies. Finish them with foils, paper cups, sticks, and wrappers. The 48-page illustrated book provides instructions, recipes, and scientific explanations. This kit does not contain any food items. Ingredients must be purchased separately, giving you control over the ingredients you use. Ages 10 and up. The white plate of candies shown in the picture are not included.

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Cars & Gears Little Labs Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos. Experiment with wheels, gear ratios, and energy transmission by building tricycles, bicycles, cars, and motors. 20-page color guidebook included. Ages 5 and up.

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Chem C100 Test Lab by Thames & Kosmos. Conduct experiments on household substances to reveal their unique chemical properties. Learn about chemical analysis as you use basic lab techniques to distinguish common chemicals from one another. Test the substances to see if they dissolve in a solution with water, are acidic or basic with a PH test, react to form gases, crystallize out of solution, and carbonize when heated. Compare your data to chemical ID cards to find out what each chemical is. Ages 8 and up.

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CHEM C1000 is the ideal starter chemistry set for ages 10 and up. Seventy-five experiments in a 40-page experiment manual explore everything from acids and bases to electro-chemical reactions in action-packed, hands-on experiments. Excellent quality equipment and chemicals provide the correct tools for serious learning and serious fun, in experiments that can be performed over and over again. Ages 10 and up; 40-page Manual; 75 Experiments. From Thames & Kosmos. Learn More

CHEM C2000 contains all the experiments of CHEM C1000, plus 176 more, for a total of 251 different experiments! After gaining the introductory lab experience from the experiments in the CHEM C1000 portion of the kit, more advanced tools, such as an alcohol burner, are introduced for more complex experiments. Young chemists separate mixtures, perform experiments with heat, investigate chemistry in cooking and cleaning, and discover fascinating new chemicals that fizz, shine, bubble, change color and even glow in the dark! Ages 11 and up; 96-page Manual; 251 Experiments. From Thames & Kosmos. Learn More

CHEM C3000 is the ultimate chemistry set. It contains all the experiments of CHEM C1000 and CHEM C2000, plus 136 more, for a total of 387 different experiments! The 178-page manual provides a complete and well-balanced curriculum that teaches every fundamental principle of this essential science. While it offers the same experiments as CHEM C2000, they are presented at a more advanced level, with more in-depth scientific explanations and theories. Advanced topics such as chemical equations, atomic structures and the periodic table — concepts that are critical to continued study of chemistry — are presented in a clear, tangible way. CHEM C3000 is an excellent way to prepare for high school, and even college level, chemistry. Ages 12 and up. 176-page Manual; 387 Experiments. From Thames & Kosmos. Learn More

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Colorful Science Little Labs Kits by Thames & Kosmos. Experiment with additive and subtractive colors, mixing pigments, and the color wheel. Mold your own colored sidewalk chalk. 20-page color guidebook. Ages 5 and up.

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