Physical Science
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EZ Read Rain Gauge - Child-friendly weather observation tool
Observing and recording the weather opens doors to all sorts of science and mathematics activities. Bright red float and big numbers make it easy. Marks each ¼" of rain; fence or stake mount. Learn More -
Glass Prism - Functional prism for experiments with light
Children can set this prism in a sunny window and see for themselves what Newton discovered — a beam of visible light can be split into a rainbow when it shines through a glass prism like this. Learn More -
All the Colors of the Rainbow - A Rookie Read-About Science book
Delightful photos and close-up diagrams introduce younger children to the wonders of light, color, and rainbows. Simple text for early readers explains refraction, color, and the visible light spectrum. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More -
Jumbo Thermometer - Weather observation tool
Your children can measure ambient temperature on Fahrenheit and centigrade scales, then perhaps record and graph their observations. A fascinating way to exercise observation, math, and writing skills. Clear, easy-to-read numbers; sturdy plastic. Easy to mount; 15". Learn More -
Solid, Liquid, Gas Sorting Jars - Young Scientist Activity Set
A great addition to your Forms of Matter curriculum, this key hands-on physics activity helps children recognize the characteristics of three forms of matter, then use their observations to identify forms of matter of everyday objects. Learn More -
Solid Size, Color, Shape Sort: Three Complete Activities for Exploring Solids - Young Scientist Activity Set
A great addition to your science curriculum, this hands-on physics activity set includes 3 activities, so that related activities can be rotated. Reinforces the observation that solids come in different sizes, colors, and shapes. Learn More -
Solid: Rigid, Plastic, Elastic Sort - Young Scientist Activity Set
A great addition to your science curriculum, this hands-on physics activity set offers a brilliant way for children to notice how solids respond differently to stress, an important physics (and engineering) distinction. Learn More -
Gas: Four Complete Activities for Investigating Air - Young Scientist Activity Set
A great addition to your science curriculum, this hands-on physics activity set showcases astounding “tricks” with the most common gas (air) — sure to inspire children to look for answers that explain what they see. Learn More -
Switch On, Switch Off - Lets-Read-And-Find-Out Science® Stage 2
“Just before you jump into bed, you flip down the switch. The light goes off.“ Appealing illustrations, clear diagrams, and engaging text make complex ideas accessible to early elementary-age children. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More -
The Mystery of Magnets
Great photos of children working with magnets, combined with simple text for early readers, make this photo-based fact book a good introduction to magnets and their properties. Paperback, 16 pages Learn More -
Iron Filings - For science experiments
See magnetic fields in action! Manipulating iron filings with a magnet offers elementary-age children a fun hands-on experience making patterns with magnetic fields. Shaker-top dispenser bottle allows the filings to be dispensed as needed; 12 oz. Ages 8 and up. Learn More -
What Makes a Magnet? - Let's-Read-And-Find-Out Science - Stage 2
“Let’s go fishing with a magnet. Put different things in a box: a penny, a nickel…“ This appealing book invites children to experience first-hand the intriguing properties of magnets. Paperback, 32 pages. Learn More -
Alnico Bar Magnets - Hands-on 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 -
Alnico Horseshoe Magnet - 2" horseshoe magnet from Dowling Magnets
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 -
Air Is All Around You - Let's Read-And-Find-Out Science Stage 1
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 -
Neo Leo - The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci
This biography pairs Leonardo da Vinci’s detailed drawings of technology with the workable versions that were invented long after his death, as well as some that were built and used in his time. Hardcover, 36 pages. Learn More
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