Physical Science

This magnet creates especially strong fields, with dramatic repulsion and attraction properties. Great For polarity experiments. (3" x ½" x ¼"); poles are marked. Learn More

This horseshoe magnet is perfect for a magnetic/non-magnetic “fishing” game. It creates especially strong fields, with dramatic repulsion and attraction properties. (1¼" x 2" x ¼"). Aluminum-nickel-cobalt alloy. ¼" x 2" x ¼". Learn More

A detailed look at air with a connection to your physical science activities. Simple facts and plenty of invitations to observe help children understand air in the atmosphere and water, how lungs and gills work, and much more. Paperback, 36 pages. Learn More

Appealing photos show concrete examples of solids, liquids, and gases that children can touch, see, taste, or smell in their environment. With simple text for early readers, this is a good introduction to forms of matter. Picture glossary, index. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More

Why are floating bubbles always round? Why don't milk bubbles float? Why do all bubbles pop? Just enough solid science (and a bubble recipe!) is sure to inspire children to give the experiments a try. Paperback, 36 pages. Learn More

The step-by-step photo format makes these 50 experiments and activities easy for children to follow. Includes advice for setting up a science area, materials lists, glossary, and index. Spiral-bound hardcover, 80 pages. Learn More

A fun, hands-on demonstration of magnetism in action. Carefully place the tiny metal pieces on the magnetic base one by one, or start with all the pieces on the base, then pull and twist a sculpture into shape. Plastic-covered base is 3⅝" x 2¾" x 1" high (½" pieces). Learn More

Discover the color spectrum first-hand with these acrylic prisms.Over three hundred years ago, Sir Isaac Newton concluded that a prism separates white light into red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. These durable prisms are great when glass is not an option. Learn More

This is hands-on physical science at its best! The translucent casing lets children see the pumping mechanics in action. It looks like there's nothing inside, but press the pump and feel the blast of air as it shoots out the end. Learn More

From a very young age, children can observe that a beach ball floats and a rock sinks. But why? Sink or Float? is for younger children, with simple text and basic concepts. The full-color photographs show easily recognizable things that sink and things that float. Learn More

From a very young age, children can observe that a beach ball floats and a rock sinks. But why? Floating and Sinking is more advanced, covering scientific concepts like density, buoyancy, and displacement. It introduces more vocabulary, includes a glossary and an index, and describes a simple experiment suitable for young children. Learn More

This is one of those special books that adults never tire of reading and children never tire of hearing. It’s a celebration of the natural world and, more specifically, rocks — all the fun kinds of rocks there are, like skipping rocks, wishing rocks, climbing rocks, and more. 32 pages. Learn More

Instant Attraction! Carefully place the tiny metal pieces on the magnetic base one by one, or start with all the pieces on the base, then pull and twist a sculpture into shape. Plastic-covered base is 3⅝" x 2¾" x 1" high. Pieces range from ½" to 1⅜". Learn More

Ideal for measuring small amounts of liquids, this set of nesting beakers reminds us that cooking really is science. Each beaker is calibrated in both standard cooking units and milliliters, with a funnel-shaped top and spout for easy pouring. Learn More

Cooking is science! In the kitchen we measure, classify, use tools, observe, and follow steps. And, the resulting chemical reactions create the delicious foods we love to eat. Paperback, 16 pages. Learn More