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Life Science

Kaplan offers a variety of tools and resources to teach children about plants and animals, what they do to survive, and their life cycles. Introduce your students to biology with fun and engaging books, games, picture cards, specimen sets, gardening materials, and more from Kaplan’s life science selection.

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Image of Specimen Stones: Bugs - 9 Stones
Specimen Stones: Bugs - 9 Stones
Item: 38033
Status: In Stock
$64.95
2 years & up. Support collaborative conversation and exploratory play with this durable set of  9 bug specimens in a shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; wasp, bee, butterfly, ladybeetle, scorpion, cricket, pill bug, june beetle, and spider. Double-sided reference cards included with the set offer vivid images and fun facts to deepen observation, vocabulary, and scientific curiosity. Ideal for <strong>classroom science centers</strong>, discovery… More »
Image of Specimen Stones: Plants - 9 Stones
Specimen Stones: Plants - 9 Stones
Item: 38035
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years & up. Durable set of plant specimens in shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; rose, rice, fibrous root, taproot, clover, wheat, maple leaf, daisy and fern frond. Double-sided cards featuring detailed images, fun facts and important information included. The stones fit perfectly inside the Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand for display in classroom centers (sold separately, item 38036).
Image of Specimen Stones: Creepy Crawlers - 9 Stones
Specimen Stones: Creepy Crawlers - 9 Stones
Item: 301316
Status: In Stock
$49.95
2 years and up. Inspire scientific inquiry by giving children an in-depth look at a few of the world's creepy crawlers. Set in acrylic, these authentic Creepy Crawler Specimen Stones enable children to examine crickets, spiders, and other interesting insects. Additionally, the stones come with reference cards that will extend learning with colorful images and fascinating facts.
Image of Specimen Stones: Sea Creatures - 9 Stones
Specimen Stones: Sea Creatures - 9 Stones
Item: 38034
Status: In Stock
$69.95
2 years & up. Durable set of sea creature specimens in shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; sea star, shrimp, sea anemone, brown algae, hermit crab, crab, seahorse, tiger barb, and red algae. Double-sided cards featuring detailed images, fun facts, and important information included. The stones fit perfectly inside the Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand for display in classroom centers (sold separately, item 38036).
Image of Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand
Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand
Item: 38036
Status: In Stock
$68.95
Beautifully display the pieces from the Specimen Stones sets (sold separately) using the durable, beechwood Specimen Stone Tabletop Stand. Keep a complete set of 9 stones visible and organized during and between supplemental lessons using this easy-to-use display.
Image of Specimen Stones: Fossils - 9 Stones
Specimen Stones: Fossils - 9 Stones
Item: 301315
Status: In Stock
$54.95
2 years and up. Spark curiosity and scientific exploration by giving children an up-close view of the ancient world with this set of Fossil Specimen Stones. Encased in clear, shatter-resistant acrylic, these authentic specimens show children shells, stones, shark's teeth, and other artifacts from prehistoric times. The set's reference cards feature colorful images and fascinating facts that will enhance any science activity.
Image of Animals and Nature from Around the World Posters - Set of 12
Animals and Nature from Around the World Posters - Set of 12
Item: 63716
Status: In Stock
$21.95
Encourage children to explore the world around them with this Animals and Nature from Around the World Poster Set. Children will love viewing the high quality, beautiful scenes from natural settings across biomes. Encourage your children to write and describe what they see in their favorite poster. Set of 12 posters. Measures 11"L x 17"W.
Image of Kaplan Weather & Seasons Bingo Learning Game
Kaplan Weather & Seasons Bingo Learning Game
Item: 34603
Status: In Stock
$31.95
3 years & up. Reinforce weather and the four seasons and make learning fun with this bingo game using real images. Playing bingo can enhance cognitive skills such as attention, concentration, and memory. Helps preschoolers develop their vocabulary as they listen to and learn the names of numbers, colors, shapes, or other themes featured on the bingo cards. Playing bingo in a group setting encourages social interaction and cooperation. Preschoolers learn to take turns, share materials,… More »
Image of Kaplan Zoo Animals Bingo Learning Game
Kaplan Zoo Animals Bingo Learning Game
Item: 34696
Status: In Stock
$31.95
3 years & up. Reinforce the recognition of zoo animals and make learning fun with bingo! Help children become familiar with different zoo animals with this fun bingo game using real images. Playing bingo can enhance cognitive skills such as attention, concentration, and memory. Helps preschoolers develop their vocabulary as they listen to and learn the names of numbers, colors, shapes, or other themes featured on the bingo cards. Playing bingo in a group setting encourages social interaction… More »
Image of Insect Life Cycle Game - Investigate Bees, Ants, Butterfly and Firefly
Insect Life Cycle Game - Investigate Bees, Ants, Butterfly and Firefly
Item: 70502
Status: In Stock
$44.95
3 years & up. Instant activity center for children to learn and begin to understand step by step the sequencing life cycles of 5 different insects. Game includes 2 laminated activity game boards along with 4 life cycles cards for each insect. An activity guide is included to show the many different ways to play the game and to get kids interested in the life cycle process.
Image of Kaplan Forest Animals Bingo Learning Game
Kaplan Forest Animals Bingo Learning Game
Item: 34699
Status: In Stock
$31.95
3 years & up. Reinforce the recognition of forest animals and make learning fun with bingo! Help children become familiar with different forest animals with this fun bingo game using real images. Playing bingo can enhance cognitive skills such as attention, concentration, and memory. Helps preschoolers develop their vocabulary as they listen to and learn the names of numbers, colors, shapes, or other themes featured on the bingo cards. Playing bingo in a group setting encourages social… More »
Image of Oregano Seeds 3-Pack
Oregano Seeds 3-Pack
Item: 32858
Status: In Stock
$10.95
Oregano is a member of the mint family, and is high in antioxidants. Leaves have more flavor when they are dried. Germination within 7-14 days. Three packs of Oregano seeds are 10 mg each.
Image of Prepared Slides
Prepared Slides
Item: 24471
Status: In Stock
$27.95
Grades K - 6. Set contains 12 slides with a total of 48 specimens including pollens/spores, textiles, insects, tiny creatures, animals, and plants.
Image of Parsley Seeds 3-Pack
Parsley Seeds 3-Pack
Item: 37842
Status: In Stock
$10.95
Fragrant and beautiful herb. Grows quickly. Germination within 7-21 days. Net weight 50 mg per pack.
Image of Cilantro Seeds 3-Pack
Cilantro Seeds 3-Pack
Item: 32856
Status: In Stock
$10.95
Cilantro attracts beneficial insects, and repels harmful insects. An extremely flavorful herb. Germination within 7-14 days. Three packs of Cilantro seeds are 240 mg each.
Image of Kaplan Farm Animals Bingo Game
Kaplan Farm Animals Bingo Game
Item: 34697
Status: In Stock
$31.95
3 years & up. Take children to the farm with this fun bingo game. Using real images, this game provides lots of engaging visuals to show children a variety of animals. From sheeps to pigs to cows, children will know who they could expect to see if they went to a farm. In addition to being lots of fun, this game will help children develop attention, concentration, and memory skills.
Image of Beefsteak Tomato Seeds 3-Pack
Beefsteak Tomato Seeds 3-Pack
Item: 32859
Status: In Stock
$10.95
Beefsteak Tomatoes are huge slicing tomatoes. Tomatoes are the world's most popular fruit and they are 95% water. Germination within 7-14 days. Three packs of Beefsteak Tomato seeds are 125 mg each.
Image of Cantaloupe 3-Pack
Cantaloupe 3-Pack
Item: 37843
Status: In Stock
$10.95
Grows easily and quickly. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 150 mg per pack.
Image of Plant-It Starters Vegetables and Herb - Set of 3
Plant-It Starters Vegetables and Herb - Set of 3
Item: 55607
Status: In Stock
$26.95
4 years & up. Kit includes a pot, germination bag, seeds, a peat disk, instructions, and three plants: tomato, green bean, and sweet basil. All certified organic.
Image of National Geographic Nonfiction Books - Level 2 - Set of 8
National Geographic Nonfiction Books - Level 2 - Set of 8
Item: 52833
Status: In Stock
$40.95
5 years & up. Take your children on a journey to the world around them with this set of National Geographic Nonfiction for Young Readers. This high-interest, educationally vetted series of beginners reads features the magnificent images of National Geographic. These images are accompanied by texts written by experienced, skilled children's book authors. Children will love reading abou subjects such as animals, plants, rocks, and mummies. Encourage your children to write about what they read… More »
Image of Nancy B's Science Club® Hydroponics Kit
Nancy B's Science Club® Hydroponics Kit
Item: 145608
Status: In Stock
$30.95
8 years & up. Is it magic or is it science? Watch plants grow without any soil with this incredible Hydroponics Kit! Your child will be able to see root systems clearly through water-filled flasks, monitoring not only the top of a plant's growth, but the bottom as well. Just put sprouted seeds in the included seed baskets, place them in the flasks, and observe the science behind the Aztec's amazing floating gardens! Included: 2 flasks with thermometers, 2 trellises with rulers, 2 seed baskets, 22-page activity journal
Image of Sensory Eco-Biosphere Plant Dome with 5 Different Seeds
Sensory Eco-Biosphere Plant Dome with 5 Different Seeds
Item: 24015
Status: In Stock
$33.95
3 years & up. Tantalize all 5 senses with plants from around the world, including Aloe (touch), Spearmint(smell), Cilantro(taste), Rainbow Coleus(sight) and the Cabbage Palm(hearing). This easy-to-grow kit starts sprouting in one week and can be grown indoors for years with minimal care. The dome comes complete with everything needed for people to create their own miniature sensory gardens including soil, 2 kinds of gravel, stone, color stickers, planting mixture, and instructions. Plant Dome… More »
Image of Play & Explore Bug Stones - 8 Pieces
Play & Explore Bug Stones - 8 Pieces
Item: 63566
Status: In Stock
$34.95
2 years & up. Support children's growing understanding of the world around them with this realistic set of 8 bugs. Set includes an ant, beetle, butterfly, centipede, dragonfly, ladybug, spider and woodlouse. Made from a special stone mix for added durability makes these bugs perfect for outdoor use. Each stone measures approximately 3.5". Magnifying glass and brushes are not included.
Image of Sweet Basil Seeds 3-Pack
Sweet Basil Seeds 3-Pack
Item: 32857
Status: In Stock
$10.95
Basil is one of the most popular herbs in the world, it is also used in cosmetics and medicine. Pinch flowers off to preserve plants. Germination within 10-21 days. Three packs of Basil seeds are 200 mg each.