Science Experiments

The Biology of Bananas: 22 Experiments

Learn about biology through 22 fun kitchen experiments in The Biology of Bananas! Follow analogies and conduct experiments using food and drinks found in the home kitchen environment. Discover the truth about yeast, learn how to count calories, conduct experiments with rubbery eggs, and more!

The Physics of Popcorn: 22 Experiments

Learn about physics and other scientific principles through 22 fun kitchen experiments in The Physics of Popcorn! Follow analogies and conduct experiments using food and drinks found in the home kitchen environment. Learn how toast is made, how a microwave oven works, and more in&nbsp;The Physics of Popcorn!

Volcano Making Kit

Put your science skills to the test with this handy Volcano Making Kit. This kit comes with everything you need to build the coolest volcano. The kit has 12 pieces, and is recommended for ages 8 and older. This is perfect for a classroom or home activity, or a neat science fair project, and kids will love learning about chemistry and geology with this volcanic kit.&nbsp;
Includes:
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<li>1 - Volcano Mold</li>
<li>1 - Bag Of Plaster Powder (8.75 Ounces)</li>
<li>1 - Bag Of Citric Acid (0.35 Ounces)</li>
<li>1 - Bag Of Baking Soda (0.35 Ounces)</li>
<li>1 - Paint Brush</li>
<li>1 - Stirring Stick</li>
<li>6 - Paint Pots (0.068 Fluid Ounces Each)</li>
<li>1 - Set Of Instructions</li>
</ul>
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** Choking hazard: Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. ** Warning: Set contains chemicals that may be harmful if misused. Adult supervision required.

Tiny Robots! Robotics Kit

Kids will be able to test their engineering skills while having fun with the Tiny Robots! Robotics Kit. This kid features 26 pieces that will help children put together 15 different robot configurations. The pieces include axles, wheels, legs, gears, and arms that when put together can do a host of cool things. They robots, once put together, can roll, spin, crawl, walk, and more! This STEAM kit is both educational, and a creative outlet for kids to have fun with in the classroom or at home. It is recommended for ages 8 and older.&nbsp;
Includes:
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<li>3-Piece Robot Chassis</li>
<li>2-Piece Robot Head</li>
<li>5 Gears</li>
<li>3 Axles</li>
<li>5 Wheels</li>
<li>2 Arms with Grippers</li>
<li>2 Elbows</li>
<li>2 Legs</li>
<li>Center Roller</li>
<li>Extender Chassis</li>
<li>Illustrated Foldout Instruction Manual with 15 Robot Builds</li>
</ul>

Venus Flytrap Grow Kit

Grow your own "jaw-some" plant with the&nbsp;Venus Flytrap Grow Kit! Kids will love learning about this totally weird, totally fascinating meat-eating plant! This kit includes almost everything you need to grow a Venus Flytrap: just add distilled water!
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<li>Glass terrarium</li>
<li>Natural gravel</li>
<li>Premium compressed germination disk</li>
<li>Flytraps seed pack (Dionaea muscipula)</li>
</ul>
Note: These plants derive all the nutrients they need from the insects they consume. No fertilization required.

RobotiKits Cyber Hand Build Kit

This "gripping" RobotiKits Cyber Hand will get two thumbs up from science fans! Assemble your own right-handed Cyber Hand and show it off to all your friends and family. Control the spring-loaded joints and pick up small objects: no batteries required. This screen-free STEM activity is fun for the whole family!

Bonsai Tree Starter Kit, 15 pieces, Ages 6 & Older

Experience the joy of growing your very own plant with the&nbsp;Bonsai Tree Starter Kit. This 15-piece kit includes almost everything you need to grow 4 different bonsai trees: just add water! Kit contains:
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<li>4 pots</li>
<li>4 seed packets</li>
<li>1 soil disc</li>
<li>4 bamboo markers</li>
<li>Pruning shears</li>
<li>Instruction guide</li>
</ul>
Plant and care for the seeds, watch them grow, prune their branches, and experience the serene, mindful task of caring for plants!

Balloon Car Racer

Zoom into action with the&nbsp;Balloon Car Racer! Attach the balloon to the car's jet port, inflate it and pinch it closed. Once you set the car in the right spot, let it go and watch it zoom! This kit includes:
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<li>2 latex balloons</li>
<li>1 car (6.25 inches)</li>
<li>Car decals</li>
</ul>
Note: this kit has assorted car colors that may be different than pictured.

Dig a Dino Skeleton Kit

Become a paleontologist at home with the&nbsp;Dig a Dino Skeleton Kit! Excavate skeleton pieces from a plaster block and assemble them to build the full model. This kit includes:
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<li>1 plaster block with embedded "skeleton" model</li>
<li>1 paper digging tray</li>
<li>1 adhesive tab</li>
<li>1 hammer</li>
<li>1 chisel</li>
<li>1 brush</li>
<li>Instructions</li>
</ul>
This kit is available in 2 styles:
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<li>T-Rex</li>
<li>Triceratops</li>
</ul>
**NOTE** This is an assortment item. Listed price is for (1) item only, the color/style you receive may vary. If you would like to specify a color/style, please complete your order then email us at&nbsp;customer.service@mardel.com&nbsp;of your selection. If desired color/style is out of stock, one will be chosen for you based on availability.

Thames & Kosmos, Solar Bots 8-1 Solar Robot Kit, 194 Pieces

Your kids will enjoy putting together this fun Thames &amp; Kosmos, Solar Bots 8-1 Solar Robot Kit. This kit features 194 pieces that make 8 robots. There are different bots to make including a dino, a racer, and a drummer. There is a manual included so it is easy to follow along, and children will love using their imagination, to think up and build these unique inventions! Order yours today!
Includes:
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<li>194 pieces</li>
<li>1 manual</li>
<li>No batteries required</li>
</ul>
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Tiny Gardening Kit, Ages 8 & Up

Get hands-on experience with tons of natural science concepts with the&nbsp;Tiny Gardening Kit! This kit includes tons of tiny tools for creating 20 botanical experiments.* Gather your equipment and follow along with the activities in the included Activity Book to learn about photosynthesis, gravity, and capillary action! This kit includes:
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<li>Tiny greenhouse</li>
<li>3 tiny pots</li>
<li>3 tiny test tubes</li>
<li>Tiny hand shovel</li>
<li>Tiny hand fork</li>
<li>Tiny beaker</li>
<li>3 tiny garden markers</li>
<li>Greenhouse wall panels</li>
<li>Greenhouse roof panels</li>
<li>String</li>
<li>Tiny ruler</li>
<li>Petri dish</li>
<li>Green &amp; blue acetate sheets</li>
<li>Decorative clings</li>
<li>Marker stickers</li>
<li>Tiny Gardening activity book</li>
</ul>
*Note: Experiments require household ingredients not included in this kit. Complete list inside.

Keva Contraptions Reactions Kit, Ages 7 & Up

Get ready for hours of screen-free creativity with the Keva Contraptions Reactions Kit. Keva planks are stable blocks of identical construction designed to stack together to form ramps, chutes, tracks, towers, tunnels, funnels, and more. No glue required: simply use gravity and your imagination to build kinetic contraptions and watch chain reactions. This kit includes:
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<li>186 planks of different shapes</li>
<li>4 short dowels</li>
<li>4 long dowels</li>
<li>2 reaction balls</li>
<li>1 bell</li>
<li>1 string</li>
<li>1 bowling pin</li>
<li>1 car</li>
<li>Inspiration guide</li>
</ul>