Science

5 years & up. Little engineers will have hours of fun learning STEM skills and strengthening fine motor development with these five uniquely different products. Each has its own appeal for early engineers, including creativity and endless design and construction. Set includes: Tumble Trax Magnetic Marble Run, Create-A-Maze, Gears! Gears! Gears!® Super Building Set, MathLink Cubes Early Math Set, and Design & Drill® Bolt-It Bucket (drill requires 3 AAA batteries - not included.)

Explore light and reflection safely with this set of 12 shatterproof mirrors. Each mirror is 3" x 4".

3 years & up. Let's make some noise with these fun sound shakers! These sturdy wooden boxes are easy to grip. Have children shake the wooden cubes to hear each unique sound and find its match. To self-correct, simply look through the provided translucent-colored, acrylic base. These Peekaboo Soundboxes develop matching, concentration, fine motor, sensory, problem solving, and cognitive skills. The set includes 12 soundboxes with six unique sounds and a storage base.

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 »

3 years & up. Children will develop an understanding of the five senses as they engage in identifying, matching, sorting and classifying five characters who demonstrate the senses. Includes five different examples of each of the five senses. Picture cues and "five friends" engage young learners. Game materials can be used for individual, small group, and whole class educational activities. Word back and student recording sheet are included.

Grades K - 6. This inflatable classroom set helps children understand the size and distance relationships of the solar system, while learning about rotation, revolution and orbit through class activities or demonstrations. Includes 23" Sun and proportionate planets and moon with sizes ranging from 5" to 14". Also includes a foot pump, hooks for hanging, and teacher's activity guide. Deflates for easy storage.

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. Whether you gather up your furry pals or dive into the ocean to swim with new creatures, this Nature Tubes Kit is perfect for you! In the Aquatic Family Nature Tube, you will find shark, dolphin, orca, and sea turtle families. In the Pets Nature Tube, you will find an array of household pets, including a cat, dog, ferret, hermit crab, iguana and more. Packages are reusable and include fun animal facts. Includes 24 animal figurines.

3 years & up. Geology gets exciting when you break open these geodes and find crystal treasures. These large size geodes break open easily. They will amaze and delight your little scientist. Hollow in the center due to crystal formations, each one contains clues about the mystery of the formation of our earth. This hands-on earth science experiment is sure to please. Each piece measures approximately 1 - 1.5" diameter. Includes 10 geodes.

18 months & up. Seashell-shaped manipulatives contain different tactile patterns for sorting, matching, counting, and sensory exploration. Made of eco-friendly composite, each shell has its own grain and slight color differences. Users can use the stones for sensory discovery, imprint making into doughs and sand, or even role play. Includes 36 tactile shells, 2 of each in 6 different tactile finishes, and 3 sizes. Each stone measures about 2".

4 years & up. Give young readers an up close and personal view of some of their favorite creepy critters! Clever rhyming patterns, cartoon-like design, lap-sized format and fantastic photos make these books visually appealing. Set of 6 paperback books.

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… More »

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.

4 years and up. Introduce paleontology to young children with 12 picture cards and matching x-rays! Simply lay the x-rays over the picture cards to see the bodies from the inside out. Includes an informative guide with where and when the animals lived, what they ate and how big they grew. Includes 12 picture cards, 12 x-rays, and guide.

3 years & up. Transparent acrylic blocks in 17 different shapes are a unique building set for light table exploration as the light shines through each piece. Smooth surfaces and edges are ideal for sensory learning. Primary shapes help develop mathematical understanding of basic geometric forms while irregular shapes inspire creativity and patterning. Pieces range from approximately 1" to 3.2".

3 years & up. Bring the beauty of colors found in natural rock formations to children. These wooden rocks can be stacked to build unique landscapes and help children develop an understanding of the fundamentals of balance. Improve concentration and coordination in users as they practice stacking the blocks to make more unconventional shapes. Set includes 6 uniquely designed stacking rocks.

Loose parts. You have heard the term, probably in the context of promoting engaging play with open-ended, natural, and manufactured materials that can be manipulated with limitless possibilities. In this book, discover how a loose-parts mindset promotes active learning in the early elementary classroom, enhancing curriculum and ensuring connection to state standards. Offering inspiration and guidance on developing, applying, and teaching a loose-parts mindset, the authors break down common myths… More »

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… More »

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.

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. 16"W x 17"H x 16"D. Do not place aquarium near a window because of fire risk. Service… More »

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 »