Science

Build a lightning-fast race car powered by nothing but air — no batteries or electric motor required! Use the sleek, integrated pump to compress ai...

The impact of mechanical engineering is all around us. This broad, dynamic field encompasses the design, development, and testing of basically anyt...

The sands of time have buried the pharaoh’s treasures. Assume the role of a skillful archaeologist as you excavate the site with a hammer and chise...

Build a loyal robotic reptile buddy that responds to your gestures, changes colors, and automatically fires and retracts its tongue! This first-of-...

Game on! The Gecko Run Challenge Edition includes everything you need to challenge yourself or others to a marble-run-building competition. With 32...

Gecko Run takes classic marble runs to the next level with new creative challenges and less restrictive building requirements. This innovative marb...

Build a sleek, modern (and adorable!) walking robot powered by salt water and magnesium — no batteries required!  Discover how a metal-air electroc...

Who can you trust to guard your precious coins? Your loyal coin-eating dragon, that’s who! It turns out, the world’s coolest piggy bank is actually...

This kid-safe turbine sends foam balls flying through a network of modular tubes. Arrange the tubes any way you can imagine and experiment with air...

The Tyrannosaurus rex is one of the most famous prehistoric animals. This ferocious carnivore was one of the largest meat-eating dinosaurs. With it...

Tasty Triceratops! Scrumptious Stegosaurus! Toothsome Pterodactyl! Whip up your own delicious dinosaur-shaped gummies! As you prepare these yummy t...

Investigate physics using technology from medieval times! Build six sleek, updated models of catapults, trebuchets, and other medieval launchers. T...

Explore the future of transportation with RoboRails! This compact robot balances on a single wheel and glides along a monorail track thanks to its ...

Build and program a loyal robotic pal! Discover the world of robotics — an exciting, interdisciplinary field combining physics, engineering, and co...

Gecko Run takes classic marble runs to the next level with new creative challenges and less restrictive building requirements. This innovative marb...

Travel deep into the microscopic realm! With this high-quality student microscope, Thames & Kosmos unlocks wonders of the world that are too sm...

The robotic arm of the future is here! The segmented arm is driven by cables like the tendons in muscles, resulting in a mesmerizing motion reminis...

Create, detail and fly a fleet of easy to assemble glow in the dark airplanes for kids with Stunt Squadron Glow in the Dark Foam Fliers! With the ...

This Multi Colored Glow Total Eclipse Thinking Putty™ has individual glow pieces that all glow a different color. This glow in the dark effect will...

Longlisted for the 2024 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books.Longlisted for the 2024 Green Earth Book Award.Get the facts you...

In this collector's kit, budding gemologists will find 30 tumbled gems that sparkle and shine. A fully illustrated book includes a field guide to t...

Leave the cold outside and bring the joy of the snow indoors! Using the large, colorful plastic base station, dozens of fun tools, and super-expan...

Marvel at the wonders of the universe with this mesmerizing electric light show. The plasma ball creates a fascinating display of glowing electric...

Grab your tools, it’s time to get building! Learn how to use tools and build your own workbench with this introductory mechanical engineering kit ...

Gears make things move! Join Ty and Karlie — the young engineers featured in the other Kids First early engineering kits — to build four awesome g...

Read the fun story of two young engineers, Ty and Karlie Omega, and build simple models of the amusement park rides they encounter on their family...

It’s time to start mixing things up! In this pretend STEM scenario, you are a chemist for a bath and body products company and it’s your job to ma...

Build and program an amazing robotic buddy! Discover the world of robotics — an exciting, interdisciplinary field combining physics, engineering, a...

Excavate three real mineral specimens from a plaster block: quartz, amethyst, and pyrite (also known as fool’s gold!). Use tools like a real rock h...

Have you ever seen a close-up photograph of the Moon, with its fascinating cratered landscape? With this telescope, you can investigate the moon’s ...

Do you ever wonder how bridges span huge distances and how skyscrapers stay standing? Structural engineers use physics and their knowledge of the p...

A geological expedition in the palm of your hand! Each of these fun, low-priced excavation blocks contains one real mineral or fossil specimen. The...

Explore the natural beauty and wonder of crystals by growing them yourself in many different shapes and colors. Set up your lab base station — the ...

Set your sights on the Moon and beyond! With this excellent entry-level telescope, Thames & Kosmos continues a long tradition of inspiring peop...

Discover the science of living things with this complete introductory microscope kit. The beautifully illustrated experiment manual guides you thro...

Read the fun story of two young engineers, Ty and Karlie Omega, and build simple models of the vehicles they encounter on their comical trip to the...

Set the world aglow with peace, happiness, and good times! Make yummy candies that actually glow in the dark. Mold fun, glowing gummies and sweet, ...

Get the stone-cold facts on rocks! Packed with 29 unique rocks, gems, and minerals, this is the perfect kit to start or expand a rock collection. B...

Have a blast with this awesome engineering project! Construct an air-powered robotic glove that launches safe foam darts. Learn about pneumatics —...

Ever dreamed of having a vending machine in your room? With this engineering kit, you can build and experiment with your own toy vending machine. ...

Play and learn with this first coding toy for toddlers. The 30154 Code & Go Bumblebee offers young children an early introduction into STEM lea...

Easy to use LED flashlight for playtime, slumber parties, camping, and more! Gently squeeze the handle to turn the flashlight on, release to turn ...

This kit was developed according to the current educational philosophy of fostering children’s inquisitiveness and interests by providing them with...

Junior gemologists will “dig” learning about rocks and minerals with this beginner’s collection. The kit includes 9 polished rock samples, such as...

Simulate the epic, earth-shattering power of a volcano in your own home! Build a huge volcano model with a sturdy frame that effortlessly slides to...

Go on an under the sea mermaid adventure by decorating and growing your own crystal mermaid terrarium! Turn a sturdy plastic jar and crystal powder...

With 23 hands-on experiments, you can investigate specific weather phenomena as well as the climate system in general. Build a model of Earth and i...

Build an awesome, nine-inch-diameter, rolling robotic sphere and six other robot models. Drive your robots using the remote-control interface in t...