Physical Science
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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 -
Solids, Liquids, and Gases - Rookie Read-About Science
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 -
Bubbles, Rainbows & Worms - Science Experiments for Preschool Children
A well-organized treasury of hard-to-find experiments for the youngest children. The emphasis is on open-ended activities designed to inspire lots of follow-up research. Step-by-step with simple explanations. A must! Learn More -
Float & Sink Activity - Exciting hands-on physical science kit
Complete with items that sink, items that float, and items that might do either. This activity is so fascinating it will be in constant use. Everything needed for exciting hands-on science ready for your shelf. 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 -
Pop! A Book About Bubbles - Let’s-Read-And-Find-Out Science Stage 1
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 -
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 -
Air Pump - Non-translucent ball pump
This lightweight pump is easy to manipulate yet really durable and hardworking. Use the needle tip to inflate playground balls and the plastic tip for beach balls. Instructions included. 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
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