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Science
Orbeez – Magic Maker
Orbeez, the super absorbent polymer beads that kids love, are now grown faster in their very own Magic Maker. When grown in this super cool gizmo, the beads grow to 100 times their original volume in water. Orbeez are wet and wacky, soft and squishy balls of fun and as expected, kids are endlessly entertained continue reading…
Buckyballs by ZoomDoogle
While the product description strongly discourages giving Buckyballs to children, we can’t help but think they’ll keep tweens and teens occupied with imaginative work. Each set contains 216 powerful Rare Earth magnets that can be shaped, molded, torn apart and snapped together in unlimited ways. They can be used to make sculptures, puzzles, patterns, shapes, stick continue reading…
The Dangerous Book For Boys Classic Chemistry
Every geekling dreams of blowing things up. This chemistry set and 32 page, full color manual includes instructions for 30 experiments from smoke bombs to stink bombs and other weird creations that are sure to gross you out. Amidst all this fun, they’ll be learning about atoms, elements, compounds, and bonding, while experimenting with chemical continue reading…
How to Be an Explorer of the World
Henry Miller said “Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music – the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people.” Keri Smith’s How to be an Explorer of the World will allow your children to better understand this. Artists and scientists analyze the world continue reading…
Spit Balls
Actual spit balls are probably something you don’t want to encourage. These are much more scientific, as they use the wonder of polymers…okay, maybe not. These slimy little buggers are easy to make and fun to use. They’ll grow to 200 times their original size and youngsters will have a gross out good time watching them slip, slide continue reading…
Green Power House
Converting your home to run on alternative energy may be a bit if a challenge, but in future generations, sustainable homes will no doubt be more readily available. This Green Power House kit from Discovery, allows children to conduct over 30 experiments and to build ten energy-related models. These models include the power house itself, continue reading…
Soda Can Robot
Get their gears going with the Soda Can Robot. All Robug needs to get him on his way is a recycled soda can. The science-project-turned toy comes complete with plastic mechanic body, wire wings and legs, a motor, screws and detailed instructions. Gadget-making fun with a recycling theme offers a double dose of educational entertainment.
Backyard Ballistics
Ordinarily, if a child tells you he’s going off to create a rocket, you’re concerned. Backyard Ballistics: Build Potato Cannons, Paper Match Rockets, Cincinnati Fire Kites, Tennis Ball Mortars, and More Dynamite Device offers clear instructions on building such devices. Using household items and easy to procure hardware store materials, kids can build projects ranging from continue reading…
Soda Pop Kit
Encouraging an interest in science, learning to follow a recipe and general food experimentation, all followed by a sweet treat is easy with the Soda Pop Kit. In addition to the basic ingredients needed to make soda, the kit contains lime, cinnamon, vanilla and cherry flavorings, a measuring scoop, lab sheets and an instruction and continue reading…
Cinderella’s Magic Pumpkin
It might be too late to grow one in time for this Halloween, but Cinderella’s Magic Pumpkin makes a great give now, enjoy later gift. This garden kit includes everything needed to get kids excited about gardening and to grow their very own pumpkin. Double the fun and the size of their fairytale garden with continue reading…
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