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Can be used as a torch or as an all purpose light. Featuring a hook and magnet for an easy, hands free light. Switches from torch to general purpose light.

Handy compass with clip to attach it to belt or backpack.

This bright orange compass/torch clips onto your backpack or belt for easy access.

Turn a metal can into a walking, wobbling, bog-eyed robot with this fun mechanics kit. It could be transformed to become a robotic monster too. Millions of metal drinks cans are thrown away every day. You need to recycle one of them to complete the project. Ages 8+.

This handy little bug viewer gives you two magnifications and air holes to keep insects alive while you size them up on the measuring grid. Ages 4+.

This nifty plastic container comes with a magnifying lid and air holes to keep insects alive while you size them up on the measuring grid.

Observe and learn about the natural environment by creating your own habitat with this aerated enclosure.

Discover useful facts to help protect the environment! Children will find experiments to investigate Global Warming, Air Pollution and Acid Rain. The kit contains filter paper, funnel, collection containers, and more. Ages 8+

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Scientifically designed colony works with any ants to highlight their amazing skills, and to join up with the rest of the ECO system. Colony shell has mazes and tightrope challenges similar to ants real life challenges. Add soil and any ants, and watch daily life underground through a lens and special ant dark coloured filters. It is part of the WILD! Science ECO System. Ages 6+

Learn the scientific method while engaging in fun, exciting experiments with these books. This title uses simple, hands-on experiments with plants to teach readers how the scientific method works.

Read the outdoor temperature easily with the big numbers in full view on this windowpane thermometer. The 18cm diameter thermometer clings to the window electro-statically. Simple to peel off to reposition or window wash.

The bugs will line up to live in this delightful Bug Hut! The blue and green plastic bottom and ends measure 8 by 5.5 inches, not including the cheerful red plastic handle. Soft mesh screening makes it easy to observe the creepy crawlies from almost any angle. One end features a clear plastic door with a little red knob. Put out a bug-size welcome mat--and explore the world of insects! It's light and easy to carry when it's time for show and tell.

Special Microscope allows viewing from the top or from the front. Explore the great outdoors! Collect insects, twigs, rocks or anything you want to observe closer. With the Two Way Microscope you can examine objects from the top and the bottom. Ages 6+

Discover how a simple spinning top can produce light with this incredible spinning top generator. No batteries! Ages 8+.

These compact National Geographic binoculars have 4X magnification, 30mm lenses, wide rubber eyecups, and breakaway safety wrist strap. With a handy built-in directional compass they are the perfect first binoculars. Ages 6+.

Magnifying lense containing a second high power magnifier. Magnification 3 & 7. Get a close look at those bugs. With tweezers in handle. Ages 6+.

Allows three-way observation of insects - top, side and down views. Tweezers included. Ages 6+.

Attract your favourite birds with this Mockingbird solid brass and birchwood birdcall. It comes with a 30cm cord, and will produce a variety of sounds by twisting the wooden part around the brass head. Made of recycled brass the birdcall is made to last year after year.

With this kit you can find out why our climate is changing, how the changes affect life on our planet and what we can do to adjust to them. The 22 hands-on activities include making a solar oven, calculating your household energy usage, investigating alternative energy sources, building a model wind turbine and much more. The kitset includes safety goggles, gloves, plasticine, balloons, straws, thermometers, and a 63-page colour instruction booklet. Also required, but not supplied, some common household items. Ages 10+ under ad... read more