Science

The Loose Parts set of books serve as inspiration with hundreds of beautiful full color photographs illustrating ways children enjoy using everyday items in their play, encouraging their curiosity, giving free reign to their play, and encouraging creativity. Books are available individually.

4 years & up. Use these Jumbo Easy to Grip Test Tubes with Stand for Early STEM Learning in your next STEM lesson. These chunky science tools are sized just right for little scientists. Children will love filling these tubes with different liquids or materials for experiments. These test tubes can also be used for dramatic play. Set includes 6 jumbo test tubes with a rack and multiple color lids.

12 months & up. Learn the science behind magnetism while building a colorful Train Set that can transport the conductor and all of his animal friends. Magnets have a magnetic North and South Pole. Opposite poles attract each other and identical poles repel. Match the warm colored pieces with the cold colored pieces to form each train section and animal. When you are finished, place the conductor and animals you build inside and roll out. Included: 25 Chunky, magnetized pieces that make up a train and a variety of colorful animals, and a conductor figure.

3 years & up. Discover animals that roam the desert. Includes: Horned Lizard, Scorpion, Prairie Dog, Rattlesnake, Saguaro Cactus, Big Horn Ram, Bobcat, Road Runner, Coyote, Armadillo, and Mountain Lion.This set comes in a reusable acetate tube that snaps open and closes for easy storage. Perfect for educational projects, traveling, collecting, and imaginative play. Includes eleven desert animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free. Includes 11 pieces.

3 years & up. Whether you are traveling back in time or flying over the African Savanna, these figurines are ready for adventure! In the African Wildlife Nature Tube, you will find cheetah, giraffe, elephant, and lion families. In the Dinosaur Nature Tube, you will find Stegosaurus, T-Rex, Triceratops, and Pteranodon families. Packages are reusable and include fun animal facts. Includes 24 animal figurines.

8 years & up. The GeoSafari® MicroPro with 50x, 100x, 150x, 300x, and 600x magnifications allow young scientists to investigate everything from cells to crystals! Perfect for individual or classroom use, the glass eyepieces and power settings from 50x to 600x provide users with superior precision viewing. The built-in light and rack and pinion focusing help deliver bright, clear images. The 95-piece kit has professionally prepared slides and everything users need to make their own specimen slides. Not a toy, but a scientific instrument, the GeoVision™ MicroPro includes high-quality components and features that make it appropriate for science learning at any age. Requires 2 AA batteries, not included.

3 years & up. Venture back to the time of the dinosaurs! The Nature Tube Dino Family features mom, dad, and baby figurines of various species of dinosaurs including the Triceratops, Stegosaurus, T-Rex, and Pteranodon. Learn more about your favorite dinosaurs with fun facts inside. Package is reusable. Included: 12 Dinosaur Figurines and Fun Dinosaur Facts.

3 years & up. Discover animals that can be found in and near Rivers. Includes: Bald Eagle, Beaver, Snapping Turtle, Salamander, Alligator, Mallard Duck, Cottonmouth Snake, Bullfrog, Snake, and River Otter. This set comes in a reusable acetate tube that snaps open and closes for easy storage. Perfect for educational projects, traveling, collecting, and imaginative play. Includes ten river animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free.

Grades 2 & up. Hands-on Investigation Kit supports building a variety of real-world models that demonstrate science and technology concepts. Students will explore through hands-on investigation 1st, 2nd and 3rd Class levers along with fixed, movable and combination pulley systems. Includes building instructions for 8 different models with real-life photo and key facts. Complete set includes K'nex rods and connectors in a sturdy, divided case, teaching resource CD (with teaching notes, building projects and extension activities) and student building guide. 178 pieces.

3 years & up. Children will explore the worlds of shape and space and magnetism all in one exercise while combining the fun of construction with the lessons of polarity. These magnetic builders connect on every side and angle with fully contained magnets. One side of each piece is colored while the other is black allowing children to understand which sides attract and repel. Includes 96 pieces in 2 shapes and 4 colors; square is 2.375". Made of 70% recycled plastic.

The aesthetic appeal of a bowl with the filtration of a technologically advanced aquarium. Receive everything you need to get started in one box - just add fish and water! Safe acrylic construction is stronger and safer than glass, 5 stages of filtration mean lower maintenance and healthier fish. Includes, tank, rocks, easily replaceable filter cartridge, light, and comprehensive instruction guide. 17"H x 16" Diameter. Do not place aquarium near a window because of fire risk. Service kit (item #86389) and cleaner pump (item #86388) are sold separately.

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.

Makes partial water changes easy and effective with minimum effort. A couple of squeezes on the hand pump is all that is needed to get the pump working. While emptying water from the aquarium the cleaner pump will also suck up dirt and debris from the bottom. The cleaner pump can also be used to pump water back into the aquarium, eliminating the need to struggle with heavy buckets of water. Use with the BiOrb 8 Gallon Aquarium (item #86387).

3 years & up. Explore the wonder-filled world of sensory experiences! Your child will focus on their own senses (sound, sight, smell, taste, and touch) while exploring the environment and learn how we depend upon our senses to learn about the world around us. Includes hands-on manipulatives, books, and a selection of related activities to optimize the learning experience. This kit supports parent involvement and early learning through a variety of interactive and engaging activities. An ideal way for teachers and families to enrich children's learning experiences together -- back to back!

Grades 4 & up. Build all 5 simple machines at once in science centers. Students can construct, examine and explain simple machines to develop a deeper understanding of how they make work easier. Contains enough pieces to build a lever, pulley, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and wedge all at the same time! Modify machines with 4 included weights (two 5g and two 10g), plus 8 included rubber bands to explore effort, force, load, motion and distance. Includes 63 pieces and activity guide.

4 years & up. Inspire good habits with these easy to read introductions Good Health Habits and Your Body Nutritious Living Books. Whether learning about proper nutrition or understanding how our bodies work, kids will get the facts they need to help keep them in good health.This wonderful set of books promote healthy living, literacy, activity, and nutrition. Encourage children to ask questions about concepts or vocabulary they are unfamiliar with. Set of 4 paperback books.

3 years & up. Join Rosa on some fun adventures with this set of Rosa's Workshop Books. These books follow Rosa and her friends as they grow plants, study the water cycle, make pizza, and do all kinds of other things. As they explore and discover, Rosa and her friends gain valuable insights about scientific concepts such as light and density and show children how to productively interact with the world around them.

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

Grades K - 6. Twelve 3 inch horseshoe magnets are perfect for any classroom!

2 years & up. Dive into the wonders of the ocean with this set of 8 beautiful, tactile fish. With their realistic markings and textures, these fish encourage sensory exploration and imaginative play as children tell stories about the watery habitats they create. Made from a durable stone resign, these vibrant creatures are perfect for use in water or sand, and are easy to clean after a day of nautical adventures. The markings can be felt as well as seen, and children will enjoy making imprints of the fish in play dough, sand, or clay. Set includes 8 fish with stunning details: Blue Tang, Golden Butterfly Fish, Blue Spotted Ray, Plaice, Peppermint Angel Fish, Jewel Cichlid, Clown Fish, and Sergeant Major Fish. Each stone measures between 2.5" - 3.5".

3 years & up. Explore the beauty of bright colors, ever-changing patterns, and symmetry with this set of Metal Kaleidoscopes! By simply rotating the barrel, children can see an infinite number of color patterns. As they are captivated by these patterns, children will also develop sensory learning, exploration, and color recognition skills. Styles will vary because there are three different styles, and each customer will receive two of those styles.

2 years & up. Embossed with 6 different designs, this paper will bring a new dimenison to finger painting. Fingers will glide over the raised lines and give movement and a tactile experience to this expressive medium. 36 sheets, 12" x 12".

Grades 3 & up. Gain a deeper understanding of how the human body interacts by manipulating it yourself. A realistically detailed miniature plastic model includes a stand, a fact guide, and photo-illustrated assembly instructions. Features brain, skull, heart, rib cage, lungs, liver, stomach, pancreas, kidneys, intestines, and spine. 31-Piece torso model measures 4.5"H when assembled.

4 years & up. Join these playful pups in early coding fun! This 15-piece Coding Critters set features interactive pets Ranger and his friend Zip along with a playset including a house, slide, tennis ball launcher, and more. Play fetch, hide and seek, and other fun games with the pet playset or create your own coding stories and challenges. When you are not coding, you can pet, feed, and take care of Ranger just like a real pet in Play Mode. Read along and explore the coding adventures in the full-color storybook filled with multiple coding challenges. Coding Critters are interactive pets that introduce preschoolers to critical thinking, problem solving, and other skills through STEM-based play. Included: Ranger and Zip Coding Critters, Playset with accessories, and a 20-page Storybook. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.