Physical Science
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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 -
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 -
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 -
I Wonder Why Planes Have Wings - And other questions about transportation
Why do cars need gasoline? Why don't trains fall off the rails? Why don’t ships sink?” Fact-based graphic format will appeal to children. The table of contents lists questions; the index points to facts about specific subjects. Paperback, 32 pages. 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 -
Precision Weights - 100 grams in a plastic storage case
Eight shiny metal weights are clearly marked (in grams) for a variety of science and measuring activities. They make good additional or replacement weights for use with your balance. Packed in a plastic storage case. 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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