Science

3 years & up. See the world through kaleidoscope eyes. You can see color prisms while looking through the optic scope. Great addition to the science center. Each teleidoscope is approximately 1.625". Colors may vary.

Grades 1 - 6. Teach students the science of simple machines. Kit contains four pulleys (two singles, one double and one triple sheave, plus joining pin) and instructional guide with suggested classroom activities. Sting(s) not included.

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. What fun it would be to find ancient artifacts in a sand table! Perfectly sized for toddlers, this set includes 7 bones, 4 fossils, and a broken plate in 5 pieces. Bones come in 4 different lengths, the largest one 4.75" long. Use for sorting, measuring activities, and sand play. The smooth surface makes them perfect for sensory experiences. Explore the relics of the old world. Place them in a sand table for children to uncover, analyze, and document.

6 years & up. This simple and easy to use kit is a great way to show children how germs spread and teach them proper hand washing techniques to help prevent it. Kit includes guide, glow powder and blacklight. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.

4 years & up. Design a desert landscape with included gravel, sand, and boulder. Complete with a variety of cacti and succulents including the Giant Sagauro, Pincushion Cactus, Golden Barrel Cactus, Joshua Tree, Century Plant, and more. Easy-to-grow plants will start sprouting in a week and will last for years. Includes growing instructions and care information. Hothouse measures 9"L x 4.5"W x 6"H. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Learn all about the different insects that live in our world! Encourages dramatic play and scientific learning. Set of 10 insects. All plastic insects are phthalate-free. Products have been tested to different international toy safety requirements.

3 years & up. Discover a world of weather and how to dress for it! This set covers weather during each season and includes 3 labels to track weather: yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Set contains 7" Wally figure, assortment of felt clothing, 4 seasonal scenes, bilingual lesson guide and sequencing strips, felt thermometer, and 18 weather-related icons. Made in the USA.

3 years & up. Discover animals that swim the oceans. Includes: Penguin, Tiger Shark, Sea Lion, Starfish, Humpback Whale, Dolphin, Eagle Ray, Hammerhead Shark, Sperm Whale, Turtle, Octopus, and a Moray Eel. 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 twelve ocean animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free.

3 years & up. Gather up your furry pals for fun playtime with pets! The Pets Nature Tube features an array of household pets including a cat, dog, snake, bird, ferret, bunny, hamster, Guinea pig, goldfish, hermit crab, iguana, and turtle. Learn about your favorite household pets with fun facts inside. Package is reusable. Included: 12 Pet Figurines and Fun Pet Facts.

3 years & up. The engaging Explore My World picture books invite children to take their first big steps toward understanding the world around them. These books are perfect for reading aloud. Each book allows children to learn a subject and its importance in our world. Set of 4. Paperback.

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.

Attracts bumblebees, birds, and butterflies. Mostly seedless. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 400 mg per pack.

3 years & up. These sponge sheets are great quality, highly resilient craft sponges that can be cut into any shape or object. After cutting a shape, just dip in water and watch the sponge expand. Craft sponges can be used for sponge painting on walls, making borders, designing t-shirts and more. Sponge crafts are fun to do in addition to providing an excellent tactile tool for kids to play with. Sponge sheets measure 3" x 4" and come 4 to a pack.

Grows easily and quickly. Germination within 7-14 days. Net weight 150 mg per pack.

4 years & up. Explore the magic of magnetism all with the wave of a wand! Kids can experience the power of magnets by using brightly colored wands and accessories for endless fun. Each kit includes: 2 Magnetic wands, 10 Magnet marbles, 50 Metal-rimmed counting chips, and an Activity booklet. Purchase 3 kits together as a set or buy individually.

3 years & up. Use these rubbing plates to create colorful textured nature inspired pictures! Leaf Rubbing Plates are versatile and fun for art, design, science, geography and much more. This hands-on, easy-to-use tool is sure to enhance learning concepts. Layer designs for more effects. Use them with crayons, markers or pencils to create a simple colorful picture or try making impressions with modeling dough! Includes 16 rubbing plates and a guide with craft ideas.

3 years & up. Sized with children in mind, this wood-handled garden leaf rake will inspire the youngest green thumbs! Approximately 33" tall. Color may vary.

3 years & up. Discover animals that roam North American forests and mountains. Includes: Mountain Lion, Raccoon, Wolf, Grizzly Bear, Pronghorn Buck, Elk, River Otter, Bison, Moose, Beaver, Big Horn Ram, and a Mountain Goat. 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 twelve wildlife animals caught in active poses measuring from 1.25" to 3.75". Non-toxic and BPA free.

3 years & up. Turn your bath or play area into an African Safari wonderland with these realistic looking African Animal Figures. Perfect for pretend play, school projects, and more! Size: 1-2" H. Included: 12 Figures: Mom, dad, and baby figures of the giraffe, cheetah, elephant, and lion.

4 years & up. These books demonstrate the importance of protecting nature. Books present brief, entertaining stories and feature amusing color illustrations on every page. A note at the back of each book is for parents and teachers, suggesting ways to use these books most effectively.

6 years & up. Prepare your own slides to observe and explore! This kit is an excellent complement to any microscope. Microscope not included. Included: 12 pieces blank slides, 12 pieces Concavity (well) slides, 1 plastic storage box to hold 25 slides, Cover glass, Plastic forceps, Plastic pipet (dropper), and Directions and helpful hints for preparing simple mounts.

5 years & up. Your little engineers will love designing and creating their own skatepark with this Skate Park Engineering® & Design Set by Learning Resources. Use the activity cards to complete design challenges or let your imagination run wild and create your own crazy ramps and jumps that will send your skater flying. The perfect set to encourage early STEM learning. Longest ramp measures 10" x 2". Included: 43 Easy-to-assemble pieces: Flag, building pieces, 1 figure with… More »

Most preschool teachers have musical instruments in their classrooms, but may not realize they can use them for science explorations. In this book, discover 100 activities that let children ages 3-6 explore the science of music and sound using materials easy to find for a preschool classroom. Children will use their bodies to create sounds, explore the relationship between size and pitch, investigate how tempo affects the way we listen to sounds, create musical instruments, and much more. From the… More »