Hands-On Science Kits

Mechanical Engineering: Robotic Arms    

Build six mechanical models of the types of arms, grabber claws, and legs found on robotic machines. Explore mechanical engineering principles firsthand as you assemble and play with these working models.

The models use a pneumatic system which uses air pressure to activate the models. Pump up the air reservoir with the hand pump, then flick the switch to operate the model: A pneumatic piston enables the grabber claws to open and close rapidly and to grip objects with enough force to lift them. The piston can also move the arms and legs on models back and forth, demonstrating how robotic limbs move.

Construct a pivoting robotic laboratory arm with gripper claw. Assemble an extra long grabber claw to pick up things that are just out of reach. Build a vertical three-fingered claw that can lift a cup up off the table keeping it level. Experiment with models of robotic exoskeleton arms and legs. Make a compact grabber claw that you can slip into your shirt sleeve to pretend you have a robotic hand.

Learn how pneumatic and hydraulic systems are used in industrial robots to enable the robots to manipulate heavy objects, such as automobile components.

A 36-page, full-color manual guides you through model building with step-by-step illustrated instructions. Ages 7+ From Thames & Kosmos

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The mechanical coding wheel is the heart of the Mech-5 Mechanical Coding Robot. It steers its coded courses and programmed tasks. Coding is executed effortlessly by snapping the coding buttons onto the coding wheel, directing your robot to perform its basic functions – move forward, backward, right or left, spin or pause. Thanks to this simple to follow approach, coding and performing more challenging tasks like throwing, lifting, kicking or drawing, become achievable as the user’s coding skills increase.

This mission-based, entry level STEM coding robot is designed to inspire users to learn about mechanical engineering principles and coding basics. It encourages children to think while also developing their problem-solving and troubleshooting skills when faced with different tasks and difficulties. Engage in the coding world and beyond by challenging yourself with your very first coding robot.</p

For ages 10 and up. Requires Batteries: 2 x AAA

WARNING CHOKING HAZARD- Small parts. Not for Children under 3 yrs.

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Your adventure kit will take you back over 2,000 years to the wolrd of Maya...a civilization rich in temple-pyramids, observatories and hieroglyphics. Become an archaeologist and unearth buried treasures from the Mesoamerica era. Get ready, set...Explorer-U!

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Bring your imagination to life, cube by colorful cube!

Little builders boost their imaginative and engineering skills with MathLink Cubes Big Builders, a STEM-inspired building set powered our bestselling MathLink Cubes!

This deluxe building set comes with 200 cubes cast in 10 bright colors from red and blue to black, white, and brown.

Following along with the included activity guide, kids can tackle more than a dozen building challenges - build your own puppy pal, create a vroom-ready motorcycle, or transform cubes into a whooshing rocketship - or make their own creations!

While they build, kids will also master early critical thinking and design concepts, as well as strengthen their fine motor skills.

Each sturdy cube measures 3/4"L x 3/4"H, and can be snapped together or apart over and over again.

Cubes work with all MathLink Cubes products, and add extra power to math lessons and building projects.

Ages 5-9

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Welcome to Spy Labs Incorporated, the one-stop shop for spies on the top! With this well-equipped toolkit, you can learn how detectives use forensic science to answer questions, gather evidence, and solve crimes. Experiment with the equipment and techniques used by real detectives to develop your own observation and problem-solving skills. First, you will set up your detective’s office and organize your tools. Then, you will do some exercises to hone your observation skills. Next, you will learn about securing a crime scene, and gathering and documenting evidence, including fingerprints, footprints, and tire tracks. After you have gathered evidence, such as hair and fibers, counterfeit currency, and soil samples, you will head back to the lab to learn how to analyze it. Finally, you can try your hand at deciphering codes, writing messages with invisible ink, and communicating with secret symbols. As your skills develop, you can use them to solve the practice cases.

• Learn to collect and analyze forensic evidence

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Simulate the epic, earth-shattering power of a volcano in your own home! Build a huge volcano model with a sturdy frame that effortlessly slides together. Wrap the frame in hardening plaster-coated fabric strips and then paint it to look like the real thing. Then, bring your volcano to life with cutouts of dinosaurs and prehistoric trees — this isn’t just any old volcano; this is a model of an extremely ancient and immensely large volcano from the days dinosaurs roamed the planet! 

When you’re ready for action, simply mix the two non-hazardous powders, dye, and water to create a chemical reaction of flowing red ooze that simulates the molten hot lava flows of a real volcanic eruption. Six packets of chemicals are included, allowing the volcano to be erupted multiple times. The volcano frame enables you to choose between two volcano shapes, with the final model measuring more than one foot tall.  

A large, full-color scientific poster of a volcano with illustrated instructions and lots of educational information about volcanoes is included. By studying these awe-inspiring and cataclysmic natural phenomena, you can learn more about the inner workings of Earth, learn about the different types of volcanoes and what causes them, and explore volcanoes around the world and how they have affected life on Earth for eons. Get ready to journey back in time and deep beneath Earth’s surface with this fun, hands-on craft project and fascinating science lesson!

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Why don’t oil and water mix?

Why is a tornado shaped like a funnel? What is buoyancy?

Explore sensory play with these easy at-home water-based bottle experiments!

Watch your kid's cares melt away as they're mesmerized by swirling glitter or challenge themselves to tilt a fish through a hoop in the 2 provided leak-proof bottles.

The fun doesn't stop there!

The included crystal-clear instructions include 4 additional experiments using common household ingredients Each experiment features fun science facts that tie in perfectly to make learning just as fun as making the bottles themselves.

Discovery bottles are science experiments that you mix in a bottle.

You can make 6 experiments: - Galaxy themed glitter swirl - Fish through the hoop game - Tiny tornado - Lava fizzler - Eye find game - Jellyfish float

Ages 6 and up

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This wind chime makes music of the passing breeze.

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Magnificent Walking Machine Automaton 

Watch It "Walk", Hand Cranked, 3D

 Made Entirely From Cardboard, Totally Glueless

An Astonishing Feat of Paper Engineering Magnificent Walking Machine is an automaton – a moving machine, utilizing an impressive array of mechanical principles.

Push out the cardboard pieces from the frame and slot them together by following the instructional manual.

Once assembled, turn the handle to watch the machine "walk".

This kit makes for the perfect family project.

Includes 80 parts made from thin cardboard nd card stock paper.

For Ages 8 +

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82-piece Magneticity Magnetic Building Play Set with a medieval castle theme.

Lets kids design, build, and play with their own royal castle again and again

Includes 14 double-sided illustrated magnetic panels, 63 magnetic accessories, 5 magnetic play figures with stands Magnetic accessories stick to play figures and panels that magnetically attach in different combinations

Magneticity encourages kids to experiment, explore, and imagine, and inspires open-ended, hands-on play Build an imaginary Kingdom with the magnetivity magnetic building play set medieval castle! Magnetivity encourages kids to experiment, explore, and imagine by inspiring them to design and build their own unique worlds!

 The 63 included magnetic accessories stick to the panels and to the five magnetic play figures with stands, inspiring open-ended, hands-on exploration and play!

All magnetivity panels are compatible.

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Magnetic Science Kit by Thames & Kosmos

Explore the invisible and amazing power of magnets with 33 engaging experiments and games.

This science experiment kit contains many magnets of different shapes and sizes, and a variety o fother components with which you can explore this classic scientific subject.

• Experiment to determine which materials are magnetic and which are not.
• Learn about magnetic poles and magnetic fields.
• Discover how Earth behaves like one giant magnet, and how we use compasses to take advantage of this phenomenon to determine which way is north.
• Conduct a series of experiments to learn first hand how magnets behave and interact under different conditions.
• Make invisible magnetic fields visible using iron fillings in an enclosed transparent box.
• Build an electromagnet to learn how electricity relates to magnetism.
• Finally, have some fun iwth what you have learned by playing some games with magnets.

The full-color, 48-page manual guides your experiments with illustrated step-by-step instructions.

Ages 8+

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The Magnet Science Kit teaches young scientists about the effects of magnetism through a combination of fun science experiments and games. The kit contains materials to make interactive magnetic objects like the Super Power Horseshoe Magnet and the Magnet Wand. Construct Super Magnet Racer, a Yacht Compass, or a Mysterious Dangler.

Activities like the Fishing Game provide hours of fun and provide hands-on learning about the effects of magnetism.

Recommended for ages 8 years and up.

Challenge your child's imagination with 4M toys and kits.

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Create your own gardening magic. Your complete set includes a planter, colored garden stones, potting mix, paint, paint brush and 3 double-sided magic message beans!

Decorate your planter with bright acrylic paints. Add the potting mix and then plant your magic message beans. Sprinkle colored garden stones on top to complete your magical garden.

Magical “Sword Beans” sprout within a week to reveal magic messages engraved on the pods! The plant is easy to care for and can be transplanted to a garden to grow even larger.

Ages: 5 to 95

Contents Include: planter, colored garden stones, potting mix, paint, paint brush and 3 double-sided magic message beans

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MAGFORMERS construction sets foster brain development through fun and educational exploration. With high quality, durable construction and intelligent magnetic design, the possibilities are endless! Make many unique car styles by using the wheels and shapes with silver borders! Classic Cars, Wacky Cars, Space Cars, Underwater Cars, Dragsters, Hot Rods, the building possibilities are endless...and they all have wheels! The XL Cruiser Car Set sparks imaginations of all ages leading to incredible designs that roll, zoom, and never break down. Use your dream car until you need the pieces for your next amazing automotive creation. This set doesn't just build, it moves! Take your MAGFORMERS XL Cruiser Cars on the road for hours of engaging play. Ages + Learn More

MAGFORMERS construction sets foster brain development through fun and educational exploration. With high quality, durable construction and intelligent magnetic design, the possibilities are endless! Magformers are magnetic geometric shapes that adhere on every edge. This is not your typical building set! Neodymium magnets spin freely along the edges of each piece, making every side a sure attraction to any other piece. Form mini vehicles with squares, triangles, and wheels with this WOW 16-piece set. Stack them together, pull them apart, build geometric shapes and fascinating configurations, tackle engineering feats. Engage problem solving and visual spatial skills while having fun.

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MAGFORMERS construction sets foster brain development through fun and educational exploration. With high quality, durable construction and intelligent magnetic design, the possibilities are endless! Magformers are magnetic geometric shapes that adhere on every edge. This is not your typical building set! Neodymium magnets spin freely along the edges of each piece, making every side a sure attraction to any other piece. 62 brilliant pieces include 20 triangles, 30 squares, and 12 versatile pentagons. Stack them together, pull them apart, build geometric shapes and fascinating configurations, tackle engineering feats. Engage problem solving and visual spatial skills while having fun. 2014 Education Toy of the Year Finalist!! Ages 6+ Learn More

The basic Magformers set with triangles and squares in every color of the rainbow. MAGFORMERS construction sets foster brain development through fun and educational exploration. With high quality, durable construction and intelligent magnetic design, the possibilities are endless! Magformers are magnetic geometric shapes that adhere on every edge. This is not your typical building set! Neodymium magnets spin freely along the edges of each piece, making every side a sure attraction to any other piece. Includes 18 square and 12 triangular Magformers, made up of 108 encapsulated magnets. Stack them together, pull them apart, build geometric shapes and fascinating configurations, tackle engineering feats. Engage problem solving and visual spatial skills while having fun. Learn More

MAGFORMERS construction sets foster brain development through fun and educational exploration. With high quality, durable construction and intelligent magnetic design, the possibilities are endless! Magformers are magnetic geometric shapes that adhere on every edge. This is not your typical building set! Neodymium magnets spin freely along the edges of each piece, making every side a sure attraction to any other piece. The perfect introductory set for Magformers fun. Includes 6 square and 8 triangular Magformer pieces made up of 48 encapsulated magnets. Stack them together, pull them apart, build geometric shapes and fascinating configurations, tackle engineering feats. Engage problem solving and visual spatial skills while having fun. Learn More

Go on a forest adventure with Magformers Log house 48Pc Set.

Use Magformers building techniques including wall, combine and transform to create Cabins, Tree-houses and more! Decorate your log cabins by clipping in balconies and walls. Add windows, ladders, lay turf and build fences and plant trees.

Build along with the step-by-step instructions and develop color and shape recognition, fine motor skills and problem-solving ability. Create with 8 triangles, 20 squares, 4 walls, 1 tree, 11 brick accessories, 2 grass and 2 windows.

Each geometric shape contains magnets that never reject, so you’ll always hear Magformers click. When playtime is over, use the magnetic power to simply stack and store.

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MAGFORMERS construction sets foster brain development through fun and educational exploration. With high quality, durable construction and intelligent magnetic design, the possibilities are endless! Magformers are magnetic geometric shapes that adhere on every edge. This is not your typical building set! Neodymium magnets spin freely along the edges of each piece, making every side a sure attraction to any other piece. Basic Magformers Set in colors designed with girls in mind. Stack them together, pull them apart, build geometric shapes and fascinating configurations, tackle engineering feats. Engage problem solving and visual spatial skills while having fun. Learn More

MAGFORMERS construction sets foster brain development through fun and educational exploration. With high quality, durable construction and intelligent magnetic design, the possibilities are endless! Magformers are magnetic geometric shapes that adhere on every edge. This is not your typical building set! Neodymium magnets spin freely along the edges of each piece, making every side a sure attraction to any other piece. Inspire Her. Magformers most popular size set, just expanded with a set especially with girls in mind in her colors. Now you can build the ball in PINK. Ages 3+ Learn More

MAGFORMERS construction sets foster brain development through fun and educational exploration. With high quality, durable construction and intelligent magnetic design, the possibilities are endless! Magformers are magnetic geometric shapes that adhere on every edge. This is not your typical building set! Neodymium magnets spin freely along the edges of each piece, making every side a sure attraction to any other piece. Design and Build 100's of creative structures with Magformers Designer Set. You can make creative models with the newly added diamond and trapezoid shapes. 62 pieces total: 20 triangles, 22 squares, 14 isosceles triangles, 4 diamonds, 2 trapezoids. 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Winner. Ages 6+. Learn More

Magformers Aviation Kit

Features: 3 Geometric Shapes

Compatible with all MAGFORMERS® shapes and accessories. (excluding magnets in motion accessories)

Neodymium Rare-Earth Magnets for guaranteed connectivity

BPA Free HQABS Plastic

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Amazing Rescue 50Pc Set Click, Connect, Create!

Magformers are a magnetic construction toy where the possibilities are endless.

Build and create your own fire adventure.

Build a fire station and fire truck, add wheels and fire accessories.

This 50 piece set comes with 24 magnetic pieces, 2 characters and 24 emergency vehicle accessories and much more to keep the city safe.

Great for children aged 3 and up.

The original and authentic Magformers. 8 triangles, 14 squares, 1 rectangle, 1 super square, 2 characters, 24 accessories including, rescue equipment, siren, wheels and fire truck.

Each geometric shape contains magnets that never reject, so you’ll always hear the Magformers click.

When playtime is over, use the magnetic power to simply stack and store the pieces.

 Warning: This product contains small magnets. Swallowed magnets can cause complications leading to serious infections and death. Seek immediate medical attention if magnets are swallowed or inhaled.

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