Physical Science
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My Big Science Book - Simple, fun experiments for all young scientists
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 -
Moons & Stars Magnetic Sculpture - Free-form sculpture
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 -
Acrylic Triangular Prisms - Functional plastic prisms for experiments with light
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 -
Air Pump - Translucent ball pump
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 -
Magnetic / Non-Magnetic Activity
With this exciting kit children will get an opportunity to explore their world a little more. By experimenting with a magnet they will discover if 18 different items are magnetic or non-magnetic. This set has everything to get you started. Learn More -
Sink or Float?
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 -
Floating and Sinking
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 -
If You Find A Rock
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 -
What Do Wheels Do All Day?
This lyrical book has a simple rhythm and marvelous language that children will love to hear again and again. With lots of opportunity for new vocabulary, the book introduces 29 different verbs (whiz, stroll, zoom, putter) and shows many different types of transportation. Learn More -
Dolphins Magnetic Sculpture - Free-form sculpture
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 -
Mini Measuring Beakers Set - 4 pieces from OXO Good Grips
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 -
Kitchen Science
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 -
Magnetic and Nonmagnetic - My World of Science
This great companion to a magnetic/nonmagnetic science activity covers a range of topics, including magnetic rocks, lodestones, points of a compass, and more. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More
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