Back to School 2018

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Dear Families,

Back to school means new teachers, new classmates, new challenges... and new opportunities to learn!

Our Kids’ Science Club is designed to ignite your child’s curiosity and inspire a greater interest in science. Everything we offer is fun and age-appropriate for students in K-6th grade.

Simply fill out the order form on the back and return it to your child’s teacher by the due date, along with payment (check or cash). Not only will your child receive amazing science goodies in a few weeks, but your purchase will help bring more hands-on science into your child’s classroom.

Enjoy!

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Balloon HelicopterEasy to build, and so much fun to fly! Just attach the pieces, blow up the balloon, and you’re ready for lift off! How high can your copter go?

Launch it again and again. Colors may vary.

AIR-610 $1.50

Flying ButterflyWind up this simple flying machine and hide it inside a book or greeting card. When set free, your butterfly will spin and fly up to 20 feet in the air! The more you twirl the rubber band, the further your butterfly will go! 4.25" x 4.5".

AIR-480 $3.95

Tornado TubeMake your own tornado! Just fill a plastic soda bottle with water and connect it to the Tornado Tube. Then connect another bottle, and you’re ready to go! A quick flip of the bottle and a little swirling motion is all it takes to create your own water vortex—proving that in order for water to flow down, air must flow up. Add glitter and food coloring for a magical effect. Colors may vary. For ages 4+. Plastic bottles not included.

SS-1 $1.95

Tame your

tornado!

Dropper PopperDropper Poppers are crazy fun! Just turn this rubber half-sphere inside out and drop it on the ground. The popper jumps up over five feet high! This cool toy is a great example of potential and kinetic energy at work. 2.25" diameter. Ages 7+.

POP-100 $2.95

Pull-Back CarsPull back both cars the same amount and release them. They’ll both cross the finish line—but one gets there in a hurry, while the other takes its time. What makes them behave so differently? A great physics puzzle. Cars are 2" long. Styles may vary.

ROB-340 $6.95

Newton’s Kinetic YoYoSet these colorful plastic spheres in motion with a flick of your wrist. As the first sphere swings around, it stops and transfers its energy to the second sphere, forcing it to swing around. Can you get them to clack together above and below the handle? Compete with your friends: who can make the spheres clack together the longest? Colors may vary. 8" handle.

PO-NE-100 $1.50

Wooden Car KitAfter you build and decorate your wooden car, the real fun starts! The more you wind up the elastic band, the farther your car will travel. What happens if you add weight to your car? What if you use more than one rubber band? You’ll find dozens of ways to experiment with this sturdy machine. Assembly required. 6.5" x 3" x 2". Add metal washers to experiment with extra variables!

WK-1 Wooden Car Kit $8.50WK-105 Pack of 8 Washers $1.95

e-Blox Circuit Builder 59With e-Blox you can do more than build your own creations... you can bring them to life! These colorful, interactive blocks contain electronic components that—when properly assembled—form a circuit that will light up LEDs, spin motors, sound alarms, and much more. Batteries not included.

CST-200 $19.95

Flowing Color SpectrumTurn this clear tumbler over and watch as different colors of droplets float down. How many liquids are there? Why do the drops change shape as they fall? Can you make them drop faster or slower? Use this mesmerizing object as a visual timer, calm-down jar, or to sharpen your observational skills. Colors may vary.

DEN-445 $6.95

3-in-1 Science Discovery Kit This is a great collection of science gadgets that will allow explorers young and old to discover the mysteries of magnetism, gravity, and light. Includes a set of ring magnets that appear to float on a central post, an acrylic prism that lets you split light into a rainbow, and a gyroscope that spins on its pedestal or balances on the included string. For ages 6+ with adult supervision.

KIT-800 $14.95

Mini Fiber-Optic LightDid you know light can bend? It does! Our 9" tall LED light has dozens of long fiber optic strands, producing a beautiful shimmering effect. Gently brush the fibers with your hand to make the light specks dance! Battery included. Colors may vary.

OPT-275 $3.95

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The Cool Blue Light Experiment KitTurn your house into a glowing lab with this cool kit! You’ll learn how to make a brilliant blue light appear in the dark or make a dirty penny glow. You’ll even learn how fireflies produce their glimmering light. Contains luminol mixture, perborate mixture, copper sulfate crystals, vial, rack, spoon, small scoop, stirrers, cups and instructions. All chemicals are safe when used properly. For ages 10+ with adult supervision. Always wear safety glasses!

CK-150 $10.95

Patriotic Colors Experiment KitTurn three clear liquids into red, white, and blue... then make the colors disappear and reappear! It’s not magic—it’s science! Contains phenolphthalein solution, thymolphthalein solution, sodium carbonate, citric acid, calcium chloride, pipet, stirrers, cups, and instructions. All chemicals are safe when used properly. For ages 9+ with adult supervision. Always wear safety glasses!

CK-250 Patriotic Colors Kit $13.95SAFE-152 Youth Safety Glasses $2.95

Super Cool SlimeWe all know that slime is cool, but this slime is actually chilly to the touch! Each flask contains a generous blob of multi-colored, shimmery goo that breaks when you pull it apart, but also flows like a liquid. Why does it feel so cold? Is it a solid or a liquid? Comes in assorted colors. Non-toxic. ≈3 fl. oz.

SL-500 $3.95

Make Your Own Glowing Slime! Everything you need to make a half-ounce of perfect, gooey slime! This Glowing Slime Kit comes with a capsule of Glow-in-the-Dark Pigment. Just hold it under a light (or outdoors) to activate the spooky glow.

SL-2 $4.95

In the light... In the dark!

Astronaut Ice CreamEat like an astronaut! This freeze-dried ice cream never melts... at least not until you put it in your mouth. You get three flavors—vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry. Break off a piece and share an out-of-this-world snack with your friends. The package contains information about the freeze-drying process.

FD-100 $3.95

Sticky StonesDon’t be fooled by these seemingly normal stones; they’re magnetic! Build fun structures and explore the theory of magnetism with these unusual and entertaining stones.

RM-150 $6.95

Crystal Growing Dolomite This gray dolomite sample—sometimes called a “popcorn rock”—will grow white crystals when placed in white vinegar. The crystals start growing in a few hours but take about a week to reach their full glory. Use a few drops of food coloring for even more dazzling crystals! Instructions provided. Vinegar not included.

RM-390 $2.95 each

Magic Crystal TreeAssemble your paper tree, add growing solution, and in just a few minutes you’ll see these specially-treated paper branches begin to bloom with colorful crystals! Crystals continue to grow for hours. Includes one tree form, growing solution, and base. Tree measures 4" tall. Colors may vary.

CRY-200 $3.25

Large Gro-Beast Dinosaurs 6-PackWhen dry, these six little dinosaurs will fit in the palm of your hand, but when placed in water they’ll grow to 4" or more! Each package contains six different types of dinosaurs. Take them out of water and your dino pets will slowly dry and shrink back to their original size.

GB-106 $6.95

Magic Rocks Create a brilliant underwater garden in less than a day! These rocks grow into fascinating colorful towers of different heights, up to 4" tall. Sets include colored rocks composed of metal salts, growing solution, and decorative stickers. Available with or without a tank. For best results, follow the instructions carefully! For ages 10+ with adult supervision.

SM-12 Magic Rocks Kit $5.25SM-14 Magic Rocks with Tank $12.95

Chemistry

is cool!

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Dynamo TorchThis do-it-yourself, green energy kit lets you transform a simple toy motor into a generator that turns your hand motion into enough electrical energy to power a light bulb. No battery, no pollution... just amazement! Includes a motor, gears, LED light bulb, and plastic casing. No batteries required.

GRN-110 $10.95

Tin Can RobotTurn a metal can into a walking, wobbling, bug-eyed robot! AA battery required. For ages 8+.

GRN-120 $14.95

Solar RoverA science project that’s green as well as fun! Build and customize your battery-free Solar Rover, place it in the sun and watch it zip along! The solar panel turns sunlight into energy to run the motor. For ages 8+.

GRN-415 $16.95

Static Tube KitYou’ll be amazed by the small Styrofoam pellets that jump back and forth inside this 9" plastic tube. The kit includes different materials you can test for static charge, but why not experiment with things around your house? What creates the greatest static charge? Comes with instructions and suggested activities.

SS-7 $6.95

Centripetal SpinnerThis lovely plastic wand reflects a dazzling rainbow as it spins. Twirl the stick and the thin ribbons spread into a bubble or “snowman” shape. The faster you spin, the wider the bubble becomes! It can be gently twisted by hand to make a delicate “flower” that neatly tucks itself into a tight ball. Endlessly fascinating! 9" wand.

PHY-250 $3.95

Illusion SpinnerTrick your eyes—and brain—with these amazing spinning illusions! See your hand shrink and grow as if bugs are crawling under your skin, see colors magically appear from a black and white pattern, or watch kaleidoscopic patterns emerge. You’ll get 5 spinning top patterns along with fun explanations of how the illusions work.

OPT-320 $3.95

Magic Wire IllusionOne of our favorite illusions! As you pull at the ends of the two twisted wires, they appear to be coming apart. But are they? Or is the wire magically getting longer? What’s going on? Some assembly required. 15" length assembled.

OPT-350 $5.95

Revolution TopHave you ever see a top that spins sideways—and floats on the air? Get ready to be mystified by our amazing anti-gravity top! How long can it spin? Would it work in outer space? What makes it float? The secret is hidden magnets inside the top and the base. Colors may vary. 5" x 3" x 2.5".

TOP-205 $9.95

Classic GyroscopeGyroscopes are used in robotics, airplanes, space exploration and much more. Using the power of physics, you can balance it on its pedestal, your fingertip, a pencil, or even a string! Includes instructions for amazing tricks. 4.75" tall.

GYR-270 $8.95

Mysterious Spinning Top Get ready to be hypnotized by this shiny little top. One spin and it will keep going for hours without stopping! The secret is the electromagnet in the base and the magnet in the top. 9-volt battery not included. Top is 1", base is 3.1".

TOP-375 $7.95

The Vortx™When coins are dropped from the launching ramps, they begin spinning tangent to the curved surface, traveling in a circular motion. As the coins spin into the well, their rotational velocity greatly increases. Use the Vortx as a bank for your loose change. Great for teaching gyroscopic motion, rotational energy, the law of conservation of energy, and more. 38 cm (15") high.

SS-400 $26.95

Flow RingThis mesmerizing toy is made from a single strand of flexible metal. It has been called a “4th dimensional Slinky.” Get ready to be astonished as you watch this spherical toroid ring roll, bend, and flow. Folds flat and pops open into a 3D geometrical shape. Comes with a storage pouch.

PHY-265 $9.95

Fun with static electricity!

Light Up Gyro WheelA bright new take on a retro toy! As soon as the magnetic edges of the colored wheel touch the metal rails, a hidden LED lights up—a perfect demo of open and closed circuits as well as potential and kinetic energy. Simply tip the rail to begin the spinning motion. Colors may vary.

GYR-285 $3.95

Order FormBack to School 2018

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Item No. Description Qty x Price = Total $

AIR-610 Balloon Helicopter $1.50

AIR-480 Flying Butterfly $3.95

SS-1 Tornado Tube $1.95

CST-200 e-Blox Circuit Builder 59 $19.95

DEN-445 Flowing Color Spectrum $6.95

ROB-340 Pair of Pull-Back Cars $6.95

PO-NE-100 Newton’s YoYo $1.50

WK-1 Wooden Car Kit $8.50

WK-105 Pack of 8 Washers $1.95

POP-100 Dropper Popper $2.95

SL-2 Slime Kit - Glowing $4.95

CK-150 Cool Blue Light Experiment Kit $10.95

CK-250 Patriotic Colors Experiment Kit $13.95

SAFE-152 Youth Safety Glasses $2.95

SL-500 Super Cool Slime $3.95

CRY-200 Magic Crystal Tree $3.25

OPT-275 Mini Fiber-Optic Light $3.95

GB-106 Large Gro-Beast Dinosaurs $6.95

SM-12 Magic Rocks Kit $5.25

SM-14 Magic Rocks with Tank $12.95

KIT-800 Science Discovery Kit $14.95

FD-100 Astronaut Ice Cream $3.95

RM-150 Sticky Stones $6.95

RM-390 Crystal Growing Dolomite $2.95

PHY-250 Centripetal Spinner $3.95

OPT-320 Illusion Spinner $3.95

OPT-350 Magic Wire Illusion $5.95

GRN-110 Dynamo Torch $10.95

GRN-415 Solar Rover $16.95

GRN-120 Tin Can Robot $14.95

SS-7 Static Tube Kit $6.95

GYR-285 Light Up Gyro Wheel $3.95

PHY-265 Flow Ring $9.95

SS-400 The Vortx™ $26.95

TOP-375 Mysterious Spinning Top $7.95

GYR-270 Classic Gyroscope $8.95

TOP-205 Revolution Top $9.95

OP-100 Owl Pellets - single $2.95

DB-100 Drinking Bird $5.95

CTR-200 Balancing Bird $3.50

CDH-413 Catch and Release Diver Kit $4.50

BOB-201 Bill Nye Bobblehead $14.95

EIN-125 Einstein Mints $3.25

BUB-700 Amazing No-Pop Bubbles $3.95

AS-211 Science Night Family Fun Book $9.95

Owl PelletsAfter a night of feeding, an owl will spit up a pellet containing the bones and fur of the small animals it has eaten but cannot digest. Dissecting these dried pellets is a fascinating way to illustrate the nature of food chains and to demonstrate the role of predators in the ecosystem. Average pellet size is 1.5" or longer. They are heat sterilized, odor free, individually foil wrapped, and approved by the USDA.

OP-100 $2.95 eachBalancing BirdThis proud bird balances on almost anything—your finger, a pencil, or the edge of your desk! Even when you move, the bird stays perfectly perched. Is it magic? No—it’s all about center of gravity! Approx. 6" wing span. Colors may vary.

CTR-200 $3.50

Drinking BirdOne of our most beloved science toys! For more than 50 years, kids have been fascinated by this cheerful glass bird, who will dunk its head into a glass of water for days at a time! What’s the secret? Each bird comes with an explanation and suggested experiments. Colors may vary. 6" tall. Fragile.

DB-100 $5.95

Catch and Release Diver KitOur set of Cartesian Divers is guaranteed to get anyone hooked on science! The hooked diver FLOATS, and the looped diver SINKS. Both divers will react each time you squeeze the bottle. Can you hook the loop and join the divers together? Decorate your divers for extra fun! Plastic bottle not included.

CDH-413 $4.50

Bill Nye BobbleheadLooking for a science hero? There’s nobody better than Bill Nye! Our exclusive bobblehead (designed with a nod of approval from the Science Guy himself) is a great decoration and inspiration for young scientists. 7" tall.

BOB-201 $14.95

Einstein Relatively Strong MintsThese powerful little mints come in a cool collectible tin decorated with our favorite scientific genius, Albert Einstein. Try one to prove the theory that fresh breath makes people happy. 4 oz. ≈70 mints per tin. 1.75" x 1.75" x 0.5".

EIN-125 $3.25

Science Night Family FunInvolve your family in scientific fun! This book presents 26 engaging, family-tested science activities such as Frisky Fish, Inky Elevators, Optical Illusions and more. Includes handouts, instructions, and easy-to-read science explanations. For grades K-6. 313 pages.

AS-211 $23.95 $9.95

Amazing No-Pop Bubbles!Blow these incredible bubbles, wait 10 seconds, then reach out and catch them—they don’t pop! How many can you stack on your finger? In a dry environment, they can last for weeks. 30 mL bottle.

BUB-700 $3.95

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