Science & Technology > Energy/Physics

The lens in this optical illusion disc simulates the compound eye of an insect. Look through it and see a unique prismatic view of our world just as a fly would. That is, a complete image multiple times. Then turn the perspex disc overlay on the outside of the lens to see the coolest optical illusion. Size 12.5cms. Ages 4+

Create a tornado in a bottle with this tube and learn about the science of vortex energy.

Place this solar powered flower in lots of sun - outside or inside, and it will dance and frolick for you! Flower is 11cms tall & 10.5cms Wide. 3 colours to choose from (a yellow flower with a green pot, a white flower with a pink pot and a pink flower with a blue pot).

22cm long Nova magic marble kaleidoscope.

This tin toy uses an actual flame and candle to heat the "boiler" and move the boat through the water using its exaust pipe. This simple retro toy includes two candles and straw to start the engine and watch it go.

Colourful laser slinky.

Sparkling 15cm kaleidoscope in assorted colours. Ages 5+.

Small kaleidoscope featuring bugs and flowers.

Jumbo-sized plastic magic spring. Ages 6+.

22cm kaleidoscope with amazing designs.

A Fountain Connection looks like a Tornado Tube from the outside, but it acts like an erupting geyser rather than a swirling tornado. In fact, this fountain seems to defy both logic and the laws of nature. The fountain erupts every time you turn it over. Ages 5+.

Wooden boat that runs on rubberband power. Wind the paddle and watch the boat jet across the water.

Learn how electricity forms a magnetic field and turns the metal coil when you build this simple motor. Requires a D-cell battery - not included.

This capsule contains 10 fun lab activities that will teach your children basic scientific principles---including gravity, static electricity, air pressure, and magnetism. Easy-to-understand directions and explanations will help students experiment with a hover ball, sticky beaker, jumping beans, suspended paper clip, and more. Everything included except for common household items. Ages 8 and up.

Cosmic racer zooms across the floor with just the power of air. Learn about Isaacs Newton's famous laws of motion as you play with this classic toy! Available in black, blue and red. Ages 8+

Learn how to create a water tornado. And See the effect of gravitational pull on water inside a bottle. Ages 5+

Discover how to make your own mass accelerating launch ball. Discover the science of inertial energy blasters and super elastic collisions. This kit contains enough material for the experiments to be repeated several times, together with 4 moulds, safety goggles, plastic tubes and instruction booklet. Adult supervision required. Ages 8+.

Simply blow up the balloon and watch the boat sail across the water. 3 colours to choose from.

Build miniature working models of a solar oven and a solar water heater. Explore the science of solar thermal energy - a green and renewable source of energy. Kitset includes all materials required except for egg and bottle. Ages 8+.

The hugely successful detective investigates series has features that encourage the reader to think about science and to carry out their own focused experiments.