Life Science

4 years & up. Witness one of nature's most spectacular transformations up close with the Butterfly Farm. Each Butterfly Farm kit comes with a voucher that you can redeem to receive 5 baby caterpillars, their food, and a Chrysalis Holding Log™. After you transition the caterpillars to the Butterfly Farm, watch them go from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly! Please note that live caterpillars can only be shipped to destinations within the Continental US and Alaska. Caterpillars cannot… More »

4 years & up. Show children the life cycle and metamorphosis of a living organism with Ladybug Land! Ladybug Land is just what it sounds like, a habitat where ladybugs can grow from larvae into adults. Each habitat comes with a voucher you can redeem to receive a tube of 10 to 15 living ladybug larvae and the food they need. Once they are in your habitat, watch the larvae eat and drink from special gels, form cocoons, and emerge as adult ladybugs!

2 years and up. Show children the life cycle of a butterfly with this Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each piece features an authentic specimen that depicts a life stage. Children must correctly connect the pieces to one another to see the butterfly's life cycle from start to finish. As children assemble the puzzle, they will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1"W x 1"H x 2.4"D; smallest piece measures 1.25"W… More »

2 years and up. Put nature in children's hands with the Moth Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Each acrylic piece in this puzzle displays a different stage of the moth's life cycle. Children must correctly connect the pieces together to see the whole life cycle. As they investigate how a moth becomes a moth, children will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1"W x 1"H x 2.4"D; smallest piece measures 1.25"W x .6"H x 1.4"D.

2 years and up. Bring in-depth nature exploration to the classroom with the Honey Bee Specimen Life Cycle Puzzle. Using 4 acrylic pieces, this puzzle shows the honey bee's life cycle from start to finish. To see the whole cycle, children must correctly arrange and connect the pieces. As they put the puzzle together, children will engage in early scientific exploration that can help create a lifelong love of nature. Largest piece measures 2.1" W x 1"H x 2.4"D ; smallest piece measures… More »

3 years & up. Inspire a deeper interest in science, extinct creatures and basic geology principles through this Magnetic Fossil 3D Puzzle. Chunky pieces feature interesting textures and a subdued natural color scheme. A satisfying magnetic click will indicate a correct match-up of pieces, encouraging children to complete the puzzle and create a realistic replica of an Ammonite.

2 years & up. Embark on a prehistoric adventure with Dig & Discover Dinosaur Tactile Skeletons. Made from a durable stone mix, these chunky dinosaur pieces are perfect for repeated excavations. Children will enhance their spatial awareness while engaging in sensory-rich activities. These versatile puzzles can be assembled on a table or buried in sand or mud for an exciting digging experience, unearthing fossils and piecing together dinosaur skeletons. This hands-on adventure sparks endless… More »

18 months & up. Carry and Discover Magnification Containers are the ultimate adventure companion for children. Children can collect and closely observe natural materials, special treasures, and interesting specimens. A completely clear container and a magnifying top enhance possibilities for scientific discovery and nature-based exploration. Use this set of stacking, easy-to-clean containers during experimentation with wet and dry materials.

2 years & up. Children can learn through play with the Magnetic Matching Fossil Stones set. Interesting textures, a subdued natural color scheme, and authentic replicated fossils will spark a deeper interest in science activities inside and outside the classroom. Set features 6 matching sets of fossil stones, that when opened, reveal a fossilized imprint of a different species; Megalodon Tooth, Tyrannosaurus Rex Claw, Ammonite, Trilobite, Gastropods, and Velociraptor Claw. Encourage color matching… More »

3 years & up. Inspire a deeper interest in science, extinct creatures and basic geology principles through this Magnetic Fossil 3D Puzzle. Chunky pieces feature interesting textures and a subdued natural color scheme. A satisfying magnetic click will indicate a correct match-up of pieces, encouraging children to complete the puzzle and create a realistic replica of a Trilobite.

3 years & up. Look under the magnifying glass to see the different details of the shells or use for counting, sorting, and up-close viewing. These genuine, assorted sea shells come in different sizes. Available in a set of 12 or a set of 48.

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).

5 years & up. Discover the fascinating world of ants with the GeoSafari® Ant Factory™ Habitat with Sand! This engaging set includes everything kids need to raise and observe an ant colony, featuring an escape-proof habitat with a large viewing area, built-in magnification spots, and a sturdy stand. The kit also comes with special ant sand, a feeding tool, and a mail-in certificate to receive live ants. Watch as your ants tunnel, eat, sleep, and collaborate in their busy ecosystem.… More »

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.

4 years and up. Empower little scientists to discover the world around them. With this Bug Explorer Activity Set, children can catch and observe small animals or closely examine leaves, plants, and more in their natural habitats. Such exploration will give children foundational scientific knowledge about concepts of ecology, life cycles, and more. Set includes observation box, net, tweezers, magnifier, and equipment clip.

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.

2 years & up. Durable set of bug specimens set in shatter-resistant acrylic. Set includes 9 authentic specimens; wasp, bee, butterfly, ladybeetle, scorpion, cricket, pill bug, june beetle, and spider. 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).

Watch and learn as the plants grow! This planting shelf provides an engaging way for children to learn how plants grow as they plant the seeds, water the soil, and follow the evolution of plant life. Constructed in beautiful, durable birch laminate in safe, non-toxic natural UV finish. For indoor use only. Includes 14 small potting trays and 7 tubular flower holders. GreenGuard Gold certified. Made in the USA. Measures 34"W x12"D x 30"H.

PreK - Grade 1. Recycle, reuse, and create with this innovative activity book! Use bags to make masks, kites, buildings, art projects, and more. Meet state standards while helping children learn about the environment. 100 pages.

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.

3 years & up. Invite children to imagine an underwater adventure with this vivid 24-piece floor puzzle. Allow them to immerse themselves in the bold colors and brilliant details of the real images while completing this puzzle. Made of extra-thick durable cardboard with a wipe-clean surface. Measures 24" x 36".

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 »

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 »

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).