Life Science

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.

4 years & up. A metamorphosis kit for ladybugs. Watch nature work its magic as you see ladybugs change from cute little larvae into adult beetles in their own Ladybug Land! Includes see-through habitat, voucher to redeem online for 10 to 13 ladybugs and food (at an additional cost), built in magnifier lenses, and fun-filled instruction guide.

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).

3 years & up. Inspire a love of nature with the Gardening Tool Playset! Children will always have the correct gardening tool at hand with this practical gardening set with apron. Gardening Tool Playset also includes; gardening gloves, spade, rake, shovel, and trowel. The garden tools are made of robust metal with child-friendly wooden grips. The gardening apron in simple, features trendy colors, and helps protect kids from dirt and damage to their clothes. Apron ties around the waist and neck… More »

3 years & up. Develop skills in sequencing, memory, observation, and logic with 12 sets of four-step sequence stories. Includes 48 thick and durable real-image picture cards, activity card, and storage box. Pocket chart sold separately.

3 years & up. Reinforce weather and the four seasons and make learning fun with this bingo game using real images. Great for in home or classroom learning. Up to 20 players with 30 calling cards and tokens included.

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 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. Up to 20 players with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

4 years & up. Real animal x-rays printed on durable transparent plastic are great for years of use on light tables, overhead projectors, and white surfaces. Study the interior structure of several mammals, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and birds. Examine the picture cards with the x-rays. These highly detailed photographs match the animal x-rays. Lay the x-ray over the photograph to see how the skeletal system supports the body of each animal. Includes 14 x-rays, 14 picture cards, and a teacher… More »

4 years & up. Watch 5 caterpillars develop into beautiful butterflies in this intriguing observation station. Comes with a mesh pop-up habitat, feeding kit, care instructions, butterfly facts, and a coupon (shipping and handling charges may apply) for butterfly culture. (Sorry, we cannot ship larvae to Hawaii.) Habitat measures approximately 10.5"H x 10.5" diameter.

3 years & up. Reinforce the recognition of farm animals and make learning fun with bingo! Help children become familiar with different farm animals with this fun bingo game using real images. Up to 20 players with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

Grades K & up. Twice the learning -- skeletal system on one side and major organs and muscle groups on the other! Realistically detailed pieces combine to create a body over 3'H. Great for demonstrations, centers, and more. Includes multilingual Activity Guide with reproducible diagrams. Set of 17.

4 years & up. These Insect X-Ray and Picture Cards present three different views of your favorite insects and arthropods: top, bottom, and inside. Use these cards to educate children about the many different types of bugs and their features. Have children match all 36 insect X-rays to their corresponding double-sided card. Encourage children to explore each card. For extra learning go over the basic features of bugs such as the head, thorax, or antennae. Each picture card measures 4" x 6".

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.

4 years & up. Little insect lovers will be overwhelmed with this stampede of 45 to 60 giant-sized beetles, caterpillars, spiders, ants, flies, praying mantises, and more! Perfect for counting, sorting and arranging by size or color. Made of sturdy, flexible plastic and colorfully detailed. The resealable tube keeps all the bugs in one tidy place, and the tote strap is great for kids on the go.

2 years & up. Fossils inspire children's imagination and excite young learners. They will delight in discovering and examining this set of 8 realistic and tactile specimens. The set includes ammonite, clam shell, fern leaf, preserved leaves, sea urchin, shark's tooth, shrimp and trilobite. Made from a unique stone mix, they are durable enough to be used outdoors. Each fossil measures approximately 3.5". Magnifying glass and brushes are not included.

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. Up to 20 players with 30 calling cards and tokens included. Ideal for use in both small and large group settings.

Grades K - 6. Set contains 12 slides with a total of 48 specimens including pollens/spores, textiles, insects, tiny creatures, animals, and plants.

4 years & up. 16 double-sided photo/x-ray cards engage students in science exploration from the inside out! Images are protected with a special scratch-resistant coating. Examine the photos and then place them on a light table or in a window to reveal the skeletal system of the animals! An excellent way to introduce children to animals and anatomy. Flip the cards over to get a better look at the skeleton. Teacher guide included. Cards are 8.5" x 11".

3 years & up. Adventurers, are you ready to travel back in time? Set the prehistoric scene back millions of years when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! This Eight Piece Dinosaur Collection features various species of the most fun and ferocious dinosaurs that ever lived from the Triceratops to the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Dinosaurs range in size from 7" - 9" long to 2.5" - 4" high. Includes: 8 Dinosaur figurines.

4 - 11 years. Children will be fascinated by these real specimen sets and teachers will love they are indestructible. These sets provide children the opportunity to learn about organism groups, life cycles, and parts of plants and animals. The complete specimen set includes twenty safe, lightweight, unbreakable acrylic specimens, and the smaller sets include four specimens each. Measures from 1.625" x 2.875" x 1" to 3" x 3" x 1".

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.

Grades K & up. Transparent window allows students to watch as seeds germinate and grow into plants. Includes planter, soil, pea and bean seeds, and step by step guide.

3 years & up. Each of these adorable stuffed animals are designed to bring these birds to life straight from the great outdoors and into your home. Listen to the robin, cardinal and blue jay as they sing their different songs. Babies are fascinated by their sounds, and older kids love to take them outside and compare them to the actual sounds of the birds in their backyard. Simply press the backs on these realistic plush beanbag birds with authentic sounds to hear them sing. Birds that are indigenous… More »