Hands-On Science Kits

Children can see how butterflies change as they grow with the Painted Lady Butterfly Life Cycle Stages. The accurately detailed Egg, Caterpillar, Chrysalis and Adult Butterfly replicas are oversized for little hands. Made of durable, flexible plastic, these figures encourage up-close examination of the Miracle of Metamorphosis. The Butterfly Life Cycle Stages are a great educational tool for home and classroom. It is also the perfect educational complement to Insect Lore’s Live Butterfly Garden®. Recommended for Ages 4 and up. Learn More

Watch caterpillars metamorphose into Painted Lady Butterflies. This kit includes a 2-foot habitat, provides a voucher for two cups of caterpillars (10 caterpillars) (shipped 2-3 day Express delivery) feeding pipette, and full color instruction guide. From Insect Lore. Learn More

Engage children in learning about seasonal happenings and weather with this illustrated chart.

•Features 136 double-sided, full-color cards with numbers, days, months, years, holidays, celebrations, seasons and weather conditions

•Invites children to update the chart daily; pictures let you include children who aren’t yet reading

•Provides storage pockets that hold all cards •Includes Activity Guide

•Sturdy flame-retardant vinyl chart with hanging grommets measures 30.75"L x 44.25"H

•Ages 3-6 . From Learning Resources.

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Explore chemistry as you cook up candies and chocolates in the kitchen! Perform a number of sweet experiments and learn important physical science principles related to candy and cooking. Discover why sugar crystallizes to make rock candy. Learn about specific heat and the phases of matter by molding chocolates. Use a thermometer and learn about heat and temperature while boiling sugar. Gain experience with measurements and conversions, volumes, and weights. Investigate the chemistry of gummy bears. Learn about the mysterious phenomenon of triboluminescence with wintergreen candies. Make gummy candies, chocolate shapes, and hard sugar candy using the special tools included: plastic and metal molds, candy thermometer, spatula, dipping fork, and more. Finish them with foils, paper cups, sticks, and wrappers. The 48-page, full-color manual provides instructions and explanations. Does not contain hazardous chemicals or food items; you supply the safe ingredients from your kitchen. Ages 10 and up. From Thames and Kosmos. Learn More

Choose from three different claw shapes (cool nerdy roboticists call these “end effectors”) and find the one that works best to pick up a particular candy or prize.

Learn how the gears, levers, belt, screws, hydraulics, linkages, cranks, and claws all work together to pick up, move, and drop prizes.

Experiment with different gear ratios to speed up or power up your claw.

Packed with 6 lollipops (Saf-T-Pops) and decoys (fake candy boxes), you can also fill it with whatever small candies, toys, or other small objects you like.

The game itself is great for honing dexterity skills and hand-eye coordination.

An innovative take on a robotic arm with something really worth grabbing!

+ Build your own arcade-style claw machine that grabs lollipops and decoy candy boxes (both included).

+ Experiment with three different types of claws (pincher, scoop, and three-pronged).

+ Learn about hydraulics, levers, gears, belts, linkages, end effectors, and more.

+ Fun, gamified approach to engineering lessons with a sweet candy reward

+ Refill your machine with your own treats and prizes for long-lasting fun.

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Ever dreamed of having a vending machine in your room? With this engineering kit, you can build and experiment with your own toy vending machine. First, follow the step-by-step instructions to assemble the machine. Then test and configure it to get it working perfectly. Load your vending machine with the included soda-bottle gummy candies or any other small candies or prizes you supply, and you’re in business! Insert some coins and have fun watching them get sorted, perform stunts as they slide down the tracks, dispense prizes, and finally end up in the coin bank in the base of the machine.

This awesome vending machine has four main interactive segments: First, you insert coins (quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies) into  the slot at the top and turn a knob to sort the coins. Then, the coins fall into an interactive coin track area where they slide down ramps, make jumps, and ring bells. Next, the coins fall into a device that allows you to make your “purchase” with the push of a button. Finally, your prize pops out of the machine, and the coin falls into the bank, sorted into neat stacks by denomination.

The vending machine can sit on a tabletop or hang on a wall. A small key allows you to access the vending machine compartments for refilling the prizes.

Explore lessons in physics, math, and mechanical engineering as you build and play with the vending machine. Learn about gears and other simple machines, gravity, forces, motion, and collisions. Try some simple math lessons related to the coins and money.

• Soda-bottle gummy candies included!
• Have fun engineering a vending machine
• Make coins do fun stunts and tricks and learn physics lessons
• Automatic coin-sorting bank
• Pretend-play vending machine experience
• Stands up on a tabletop or hangs on a wall

• Build your own toy vending machine that sorts coins, dispenses candy or other small prizes, and doubles as a coin bank.
• Experiment to make the coins perform cool tricks and stunts in the customizable coin track area.
• Learn about gears, gravity, forces, motion, collisions, and more — even some simple math lessons with money.
• Fun, gamified approach to engineering lessons with a sweet candy reward
• Refill your machine with your own treats and prizes for long-lasting fun.

• Insert your coins, turn the knob, make your selection, and out comes candy AND STEM fun and learning!
• Perfect companion kit to Candy Claw Machine, a 2022 STEAM Toy of the Year finalist.

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Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years 

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.41 x 0.24 x 7.99 inches

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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.

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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.

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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.

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CHEM C500 takes you on an introductory tour through seven central areas in chemistry with more than 30 classic experiments.

Learn about reactions between solids, liquids, and gases. Discover the colorful effects of acids and bases. Perform astonishing “magic” tricks for your friends. Investigate metals and salts in electrochemical experiments with a 9-volt battery (not included).

Learn for yourself how chemistry goes far beyond textbooks and laboratories, to explain occurrences that happen around us every day.

The 32-page, full-color experiment manual gives simple instructions for setting up and performing each experiment, and then clear explanations of what happened and why.

This kit is ideal for children who are interested in chemistry but who are not yet ready for a more advanced chemistry set. It serves as an excellent introduction to the other kits in our CHEM line.

. For those familiar with our CHEM C101 kit, this kit is similar in concept, and has been considerably improved. New parts have been added to the kit to make the experiments safer and easier. The manual has been completely overhauled and the box has been redesigned.

Ages 8 and up. From Thames & Kosmos

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Encourage an early love of STEM learning with this one-of-a-kind City Building Set. Your little engineers can create their own skyscrapers, cranes, bridges and more with 89 easy-to-assemble pieces. Use the included activity cards to complete design challenges, or create your own city. It's a unique way to challenge logic, problem solving, and engineering skills.

Educational Benefits

Learning Styles: Tactile,Visual

Skill Development: Problem solving, Following directions, Fine motor skills, Eye-hand coordination, Sequential thought, Critical thinking, Spatial relationships, Creativity, Early engineering

Includes 89 buildable pieces, 10 cards, 1 sticker sheet activity cards **Platform measures 4.25' x 4.25'

**Age 5+

**Grade K +

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Build, code, and play — with mighty REX!

Assemble your own robotic model of the giant, powerful, ferocious Tyrannosaurus rex. Use the handheld controller to command your robot to move around in all directions, light up its eyes, and play sounds, including chowing down on food and even farting! The special Code+Control wireless unit enables you to either directly control REX in real time, or write and save sequences of commands for the robot to perform at the push of a button. No app or separate devices are required! 

REX makes hands-on STEM learning fun and accessible. First, follow the step-by-step instructions to assemble the robot and controller from 100 pieces using the included screwdriver and decorate your completed dino with stickers. At 11 inches tall and 19 inches long, REX really commands respect! 

Then, learn the function of each button on the controller and how to combine those functions together into programs for your robot. With two motors and a flexible tail, REX can move in one of two ways: walking or gliding. Put REX into guardian mode and it will use its infrared sensors to identify intruders then unleash a ferocious roar!

The process of assembling REX gives you an insider's look at various electrical components found inside many robots and by experimenting with the different commands your robot pal can follow, you'll get a clearer understanding of how robots work!

• Build a robotic T. rex dinosaur and wireless controller with Code+Control Technology
• Two control modes: Direct remote control and programming
• Screen-free coding: No app or other devices required  
• Includes lights, sounds, motors, and an infrared sensor
• Put REX in guardian mode to protect your bedroom from intruders
• A comprehensive, educational gift for dino lovers and robot enthusiasts at an accessible price.

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Build a powerful robotic bulldozer and sleek handheld wireless controller. Then use the controller to command your robot to move around in all directions, play sounds, and light up its cab roof lights. The special Code+Control wireless unit enables you to either directly control your Robo Dozr in real time, or write and save sequences of commands for the robot to perform at the push of a button. No app or separate devices are required! With LED lights, a speaker, two motors, flexible tracks, a truck bed, and a hefty bulldozer blade, the Robo Dozr is packed with power and ready for action. 

First, follow the step-by-step instructions to assemble the robot and controller from more than 100 pieces using the included screwdriver and decorate your completed dozer with stickers. Then, learn the function of each button on the controller and how to combine those functions together into programs for your robot. Finally, you can try out the suggested experiments to learn more about how the robot works.  

How many objects can your dozer’s blade push around? What surfaces can its gripping tracks crawl over? How much weight can you haul in its truck bed? The Robo Dozr makes hands-on STEM learning fun and accessible. Build your experience in mechanical engineering as you assemble the robot. Discover the various electrical components found inside a robot. Learn how continuous tracks work and read about the vehicles and robots that use them. Build, code, and play — with the mighty Robo Dozr!

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Meet the Coding Critters: your first coding friends! These playful dino pets bring early STEM concepts to preschool learning through 100% screen-free coding. Kids code along with their new pets’ storybook adventure, and help the clumsy Rumble and bumbling Bumble have a playtime they'll never forget! Each storybook coding challenge unfolds in the Coding Critters' fun pet playset - can you code Rumble to play hide and seek, chase down a boulder from his volcano launcher, or knock over his break-apart cave? In addition to following along with the storybook's coding challenges, you can also use the pet playset to design your own code games and more! The Coding Critters also double as cute interactive pets - press Scamper's nose to activate Play Mode, where you can feed, pet, and take care of your new dino robot pal! You can even make her dance and sing a silly song!

Ages 4 - 10

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Meet the Coding Critters: your first coding friends!

These playful kitten pets bring early STEM concepts to preschool learning through 100% screen-free coding. Kids code along with their new pets’ storybook adventure, and help the curious Scamper and sneaky Sneaker have a playtime they'll never forget!

Each storybook coding challenge unfolds in the Coding Critters' fun pet playset - can you code Scamper to play hide and seek, catch the butterfly at the end of her cat toy, or catch Sneaker after a ride down the slide?

In addition to following along with the storybook's coding challenges, you can also use the pet playset to design your own code games and more!

The Coding Critters also double as cute interactive pets - press Scamper's nose to activate Play Mode, where you can feed, pet, and take care of your new kitten robot pal! You can even make her dance and sing a silly song!

Ages 4-10

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Creatto is a simple yet versatile building system that consists of just two primary components that can be woven together into countless 3D creations. The flexible yet durable plastic tiles interlock quickly and easily for all skill levels; no additional materials or hardware required!

With 252 Creatto pieces and a string of 100 LED lights, you can build a majestic bald eagle with a three-foot wingspan, a grizzly bear, a bison, and a skunk. Lights powered by USB cable; USB power adapter not included. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

• Bald eagle
• Grizzly bear
• Bison
• Skunk
  

About Creatto:

MAKE: Each Creatto kit consists of just two primary building components that easily weave together into countless different creations!

PLAY: Once your creation is complete, enjoy it as you play! It becomes a prop for carrying out infinite adventures and storylines.

DISPLAY: Your Creatto doubles as a piece of artwork. Display it in your room and let it showcase your creativity and individuality! The string of LED lights makes for a particularly striking sight!

Join the Creatto Community: Share your creations on social media using the hashtag #creatto. Whether it’s a model from one of the existing Creatto kits or a totally new idea you've dreamed up, your creation is unique and should be shared! We hope this Creatto community inspires an explosion of creativity and artistry around the world!

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Creatto is a simple yet versatile building system that consists of just two primary components that can be woven together into countless 3D creations. The flexible yet durable plastic tiles interlock quickly and easily for all skill levels; no additional materials or hardware required!

With 190 Creatto pieces and a string of 40 LED lights, you can build four awesome, illuminated dinosaur models: Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and Brachiosaurus. Battery-powered lights require 2 AA batteries (not included). Suitable for ages 8 and up.

• Tyrannosaurus rex
• Triceratops
• Stegosaurus
• Brachiosaurus

About Creatto:

MAKE: Each Creatto kit consists of just two primary building components that easily weave together into countless different creations!

PLAY: Once your creation is complete, enjoy it as you play! It becomes a prop for carrying out infinite adventures and storylines.

DISPLAY: Your Creatto doubles as a piece of artwork. Display it in your room and let it showcase your creativity and individuality! The string of LED lights makes for a particularly striking sight!

Join the Creatto Community: Share your creations on social media using the hashtag #creatto. Whether it’s a model from one of the existing Creatto kits or a totally new idea you've dreamed up, your creation is unique and should be shared! We hope this Creatto community inspires an explosion of creativity and artistry around the world!

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Creatto is a simple yet versatile building system that consists of just two primary components that can be woven together into countless 3D creations. The flexible yet durable plastic tiles interlock quickly and easily for all skill levels; no additional materials or hardware required!

With 150 Creatto pieces and a string of 30 LED lights, you can build an adorable German shepherd puppy, a terrier puppy, a pit bull puppy, and a dachshund puppy. Battery-powered lights require 2 AA batteries (not included). Suitable for ages 8 and up.

• German shepherd puppy
• Terrier puppy
• Pit bull puppy
• Dachshund puppy

About Creatto:

MAKE: Each Creatto kit consists of just two primary building components that easily weave together into countless different creations!

PLAY: Once your creation is complete, enjoy it as you play! It becomes a prop for carrying out infinite adventures and storylines.

DISPLAY: Your Creatto doubles as a piece of artwork. Display it in your room and let it showcase your creativity and individuality! The string of LED lights makes for a particularly striking sight!

Join the Creatto Community: Share your creations on social media using the hashtag #creatto. Whether it’s a model from one of the existing Creatto kits or a totally new idea you've dreamed up, your creation is unique and should be shared! We hope this Creatto community inspires an explosion of creativity and artistry around the world!

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This escape-proof, periscope-style interactive viewer provides 3X magnification of your bug. Children can choose bugs and more to study; try ladybugs, crickets, worms, grasshoppers and even pebbles! Examine both sides of your bugs - then let them go! Kid and bug-friendly, the Creature Peeper is easy to use and sturdy with a durable base. Includes your very own beetle replica! Winner of Scientific-American Explorations Magazine’s “15 Great Science Gifts Under $15” and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. Recommended for Ages 4 and up. From Insect Lore. Learn More

Grow dozens of dazzling crystals and conduct 15 illuminating experiments with this classic science kit. Experiment with four chemically different crystals each with different properties, including potassium alum crystals that form regular octahedrons, rapidly growing sodium sulfate crystals, long needle-shaped sodium acetate crystals, and plaster which is made from gypsum crystals.

Mold fun plaster shapes, including stars, lightning bolts, dolphins, and pyramids, and grow layers of crystals on them. Use dyes to form colored crystals, and mix the dyes to grow a rainbow of custom colored crystals. Display your crystal creations in a clear treasure chest with a locking lid. Mold your own geode — a hollow rock with crystals growing inside — and create a beautiful crystal cavern inside.

Experiment with growing crystals rapidly and slowly, and observe how that affects the crystal structures. See if you can grow one giant crystal, and many small crystals on the surface of a rock.

Measure how the crystallization of solids out of a solution, and the dissolution of crystals back into solution, affect the temperature of the solution. Learn about the energy of crystallization. Investigate solutions, crystallization, and the chemistry of crystal growing. Learn about the structures and geometries of different crystal shapes.

This kit is thoroughly tested and safe: Over one million units of this kit have sold worldwide. A full-color, 32-page experiment manual guides your experiments in crystal chemistry and Earth science.

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The Big Idea Blast off to circuit building fun with 20 space-themed challenges!

Psst…They’re Learning!

Supports STEM learning with an introduction to basic engineering Introduces circuit building

Develops problem-solving skills

Cut to the Chase

Use kid-safe drill to screw 20 bolts, 18 connectors, and other specialty pieces into the mission control board

Complete 20 space-themed, circuit-building challenges that include lights, spinning simple motors, and more

Drill requires 3 AAA batteries (not included); battery pack requires 3 AA batteries (not included)

Ages 5-8

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