Science and Curiosity

Each fabulous rock box contains a selection of mixed rocks & minerals. Start collecting today, it's fun to get back to nature!
Some of the rocks included are:
Amethyst
Quartz
Rose Quartz
Cracked geodes
Tumbled polished gemstones

Ages 3+

Build your very own Radio Controlled Robosapien with snap fit parts and screws. Drive your creation forward or spin it around with the remote control.

Perfect for Junior Engineers, this kit is a fun hands-on approach to learning about Robotics. 

Includes screwdriver tool and instructions.

Requires 2 x AAA batteries (not included)

Ages 8+

Help your children understand the basics of hydraulic mechanisms with this amazing S.T.E.M. Learning D.I.Y. project! The Pump It Move It Hydraulic Crane kit contains all the elements required to build a fully functional hydraulic crane and a mock load that children can lift and move around using the arms of the crane.
Once assembled, use the hydraulic pressure from the syringes to open and shut the claw of the crane to hold the load, move the arm upwards and downwards, as well as move the arm sideways to carry the load. 

Learn about;

Hydraulic System: What is hydraulic power, How do heavy machines like cranes and earth-movers work
Pressure: What is Pressure, How can water pressure be used to move objects around.

Ages 8+ 

This super fun construction set from Djeco brings action-reaction to a whole new level, combining Physics and Mathematical concepts with never-ending creativity and fun!

It's a bit like dominos and marble run combined.

Watch as potential energy converts to kinetic energy; discover how weight affects momentum and speed; experiment with distances and spaces; and most importantly, evaluate the magic of connected moments as you witness how every existing action can cause a different reaction!

A scalable and modular construction system conceptualized and designed by French inventor Jean-René Ménard, who loves experimenting with mechanical sequences that are spectacularly educational with play. 

Ages 8+

Wield the power to defend your turf by building your own handheld space blaster! Watch as the ammo drops down and secures into position. Lock target, aim, and send projectiles flying over ten feet for long-range attacks!

Open construction with snap-together pieces allows for a glimpse at the planetary gears and real working shock absorber style springs. Learn how simple gear ratios and spring energy ensure that no one down range is safe.

Ages 14+

The Eruptions and Explosions kit is a fantastic set of experiments for any young scientist that loves to see things fizz and pop! The kit comes with everything needed to conduct 5 exciting experiments, including launching your own rocket, making a volcano and experimenting with fizzing bicarbonate and vinegar. As well as being loads of fun this kit helps develop scientifc skills and techniques.

Includes: One Eruptions & Explosions Discovery Kit, including a model volcano and rocket, all chemicals, equipment, and protective goggles and gloves.

Box Dimensions: 25cm by 18.5cm by 6cm

Ages 6+ with help

Includes the Mould and components to make a cool, fizzy bath bomb. Excellent activity with a great reward at bathtime!

Ages 6+

This discovery microscope comes complete with a sturdy carry case and everything you need to start your discovery of the microscopic world.

The 30 piece kit features 100x, 400x and 1200x magnification options and includes slides, samples, a petri dish and more.

Ages 8+

Tobbie II is a programmable DIY robot with an adjustable head and 360-degree free-rotation body that can move independently of its legs!

The Tobbie II Robot combines micro:bit technology with your imagination to create a variety of activities that you can program! The BBC micro:bit is an inexpensive and customisable pocket-sized codeable computer that is super easy to use (included in this kit if you don't have your own).

He can detect temperature, navigate direction, play games and follow commands, bringing more fun than ever to your future programmer!

Simply clip your programmed micro: bit into Tobbie's head to easily to update and test your coding when required!

Tobbie II Features:

Tobbie II is child-friendly and BBC micro: bit ready (included).
He includes all the electronic components, a motor and an IR sensor for interactive fun.
His front screen is equipped with 25 programmable LED's, text, numbers and emotion icons.
You can program him to follow your commands or control him via bluetooth from your smart phone, tablet or preferred device. Desktop, laptop, iOS and Android mobile devices are all supported.
The accessible coding platform allows your child to run many fun games with Tobbie, including Rock, Paper, Scissors, Bowling, Light Tracker, Notice Board and Guess the Number!
Tobbie is equipped with heat sensors and a compass module for temperature detection and compass navigation.
There are 12 programs available for download.
Program with ease in Javascript Blocks Editor, MakeCode, Scratch 3 or Python Editors (for more advanced coders). You don't even need to download the software or drivers!
Tobbie is a great tool for the classroom and is perfect for teaching coding on the micro:bit platform.

Children will remain challenged and engaged (while still having fun), as they incorporate problem-solving and creativity!

Dimensions of robot: 13.8cm (w) x 16.5cm (h) x 12.6cm (d).

Requires 4 x AAA batteries (not included)

Ages 10+

An eco-friendly and fun way to grow hydroponic plants in your kitchen. This kit includes everything you need to grow a tomato plant using an old drink bottle.

10cm tall

Includes: Seeds, instructions, vermiculite, fertiliser, and cool personalised cap.

Ages 3+

Combining education with exciting play, the BrainBox Radio maker Kit from BrainBox is a fun electronic kit to help encourage little ones to build a fully functional FM radio.

Features a safe press-stud system for connecting the contacts and uses brightly coloured components, ensuring kids can easily identify parts.
No wires or soldering/trimming required.
Requires 2 AA batteries (not included) to operate

Ages 5+

Combining education with exciting play, the BrainBox 500 Experiments Kit from BrainBox is a fun electronic kit to help encourage kids to create many fully functioning builds including:

Time delay vibration sensor LED
Light controlled musical doorbell
Breakage and anti-theft alarm
Magnet-controlled buzzer
Rain controlled lamp
Mediumwave radio
Daybreak alarm
And many more......

Features a safe press-stud system for connecting the contacts and uses brightly coloured components, ensuring kids can easily identify parts.
No wires or soldering/trimming required.
Requires 2 AA batteries (not included) to operate

Ages 8+

Combining education with exciting play, the BrainBox Expansion Kit from BrainBox is a fun electronic kit that can increase the functions of your existing sets. Use it on it's own to create experiments like the "flying saucer" and its electronic launcher.

Used on its own
Features a safe press-stud system for connecting the contacts and uses brightly coloured components, ensuring kids can easily identify parts.
No wires or soldering/trimming required.
Requires 2 AA batteries (not included) to operate

Ages 5+

Newton’s Laws build-and-discover kit is designed to introduce little learners to concepts of push and pull!

It’s a great way to get children excited about Physics and STEM in general.

Build 8 models with this amazing kit!

Printed instruction book included.

Ages 8+

Solder your own Bionic Ear that allows you to pick up the quietest sounds using the principles of a directional microphone.

Learn about circuits and construct a working listening device.

Includes a beginner level soldering iron- quick heating and cooling, usb cable, solder wire, pc board, 3x test resisters. Bionic ear- 38 pieces, headphones, step by step instruction book

Requires 1 x 9-volt square battery (not included)

Ages 12+

Construct an electro-goop-powered battery and use it to juice up a digital clock. Learn about electrochemical reactions, electrodes, and batteries.
Full-color, 16-page manual included
Required 2 AA battery (not included)
You'll also need but not included: water and some other day-to-day liquids (diluted vinegar, cola, soda water, lemonade, tomato juice, oil, milk, etc)

Approx package dimensions: 22 x 28 x 6 cms

Ages 8+

Learn about reactions between solids, liquids, and gases. Discover the colorful effects of acids and bases.

Perform astonishing "magic" tricks for your friends. Make fizzy and foamy reactions. Write messages with invisible ink.

Investigate metals and salts in electrochemical experiments with a 9-volt battery (not included).

Learn for yourself how chemistry goes far beyond textbooks and laboratories to explain occurrences that happen around us every day.

The 48-page,full-color experiment manual gives simple instructions for setting up and performing each experiment, and then clear explanations of what happened and why.

This kit is ideal for children who are interested in chemistry but who are not yet ready for a more advanced chemistry set. 

Parents’ Choice Silver Award Winner

Batteries Required: 1 x 9 Volt (not included)

Country of Origin: Germany

Ages 10+

Learn while you play with the Mineral Discovery Kit from Thames & Kosmos.

This beginner set includes 10 mineral specimens that kids will learn to identify and can start or add to their collection!

The perfect start to a mineral collection! Learn how to identify and distinguish mineral specimens by testing their properties. Find out how and where crystals and minerals are formed. Cast crystal shapes out of plaster to explore the tiny building blocks of minerals.

Specimens include amethyst, rose quartz, flint, quartz, amazonite, apatite, mookaite, labradorite, pyrite, and a desert rose.

Ages 6+