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Code 1itemwrap

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$2.50 per item
Antspace, make an ant colony!
Antspace: Watch those ants burrow!
Code HJ2124

A great way to introduce insects to primary children. Collect some ants from the same nest outside and place them into the gel filled container. The ants will start to burrow into the gel - eating the gel as they go. Soon intricate tunnels are formed.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$34.95
Biology madness science kit
Biology Madness: 26 Fun Experiments for Budding Biologists
Code 75440

Covers microbiology, environmental science, health and nutritional science, forensic science, biochemistry, genetics, physiology and botanical science. Designed by the University of Melbourne post graduate science students.

You conduct 26 detailed biology experiments, with each experiment sheet outlining the materials required, the method used, an explanation to the expected results and additional fun biofacts related to the experiments. E.g.: Extract DNA, Grow Micro-organisms and bending bones.

Contains: safety goggles, gloves (1 pair), 2 petri dishes, 50 mL 'Falcon' tubes x 2, 10mL graduated tubes x 3, 3 balloons, 3 transfer pipettes, chalk, agar mix, pH indicator paper, filter papers, cornstarch, kidney beans, alfalfa seeds, yeast, iodine solution, clip-lock bags, a DVD demonstrating experimental techniques and interviews with real Australian scientists. Safety goggles not provided for the supervising adult.
For ages 10 and up. Store out of reach of small children.
$45.00
Caffeine shirt
Caffeine Shirt: Time to wake up!
Code CAFSHIRTXL and CAFSHIRTMED

The molecule is correct, down to the double and single bonds. Still, it's just a great shirt to advertise what we're often needing in the staff room.

White writing on black background.
Medium: Chest 51cm and Length 67cm.
XL: Chest 58cm and Length 72cm

$25.00 XL Size

Medium size
Chemistry chaos science kit
Chemistry Chaos: 23 Fun Experiments for Budding Chemists!
Code 75441

Covers Matter, Chemical Reactions, Crystallography, Forensic Chemistry and Qualitative Chemistry. Designed by qualified scientists and peer reviewed by PhD students.

You conduct 23 detailed chemistry experiments, with each experiment sheet outlining the materials required, the method used, an explanation to the expected results and additional fun chemfacts related to the experiments. E.g. Creating colourful chemical reactions, growing sparkling crystals and making a slime polymer.

Contains: safety goggles, apron, gloves, transfer pipettes, vial, stirrer, plastic spoon 7 cups, 10mL graduated tubes, pH indicator paper, filter paper, sachets of bicarbonate of soda, polyvinyl alcohol, cornstarch, vinegar, borax and mono ammonium phosphate, magic crystal tree , 1% iodine solution, secret pen and UV torch, a DVD showing 5 filmed experiments and a 68 page full colour booklet. You will need to source some simple ingredients from a local supermarket.
Safety goggles not provided for supervising adult.
For ages 10 and up. Store out of reach of small children.
$45.00
CSIRO astronomy science kit
CSIRO Astronomy: Double Helix Science Kit
Code 75430

Follow in the footsteps of the early astronomers as you construct a simple telescope, launch a film canister rocket, make a model of the international space station, use mathematics to calculate the diameter of the moon, uncover the secrets of the solar system and much more. Well worth it for budding space scientists!
21 science experiments in total.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$29.95
CSORO forensics science kit
CSIRO Forensics: Double Helix Science Kit
Code 75432

Become a forensics science specialist as you dust for fingerprints, analyse handwriting, examine hair and fibre evidence, trace secret documents using chromatography, make plaster casts of shoes, determine the chemical within some white powder and apply DNA profiling to solve a mystery!
17 science experiments in total.

Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$29.95
Darwin fish shirt
Darwin Shirt: A novel take on a familiar symbol
Code DARSHIRTXL and DARSHIRTMED

White writing on black background.
Medium: Chest 51cm and Length 67cm.
XL: Chest 58cm and Length 72cm

$25.00 XL Size

Medium Size
Eco explorer bug house
Eco explorer bug house: House your own insects
Code ECO/02

A wooden box and netting to house your little critters you collect in your garden. Treat it like a small sanctuary for insects by adding dirt and vegetation so that you can house them long term - much better than a plastic jar. Measures 20cm x 16cm x 13cm.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$26.95
Eco forensic lab
Eco forensic lab: Be a planet saving detective!
Code WS/28

A complete environmental kit for primary aged kids. Capture your own mini-beasts in your soil. Discover hidden chemicals in your water. Monitor pH, humidity and C02 levels in your air. Great for linking to climate change. Each experiment can be repeated several times.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$36.95
Frog Anatomy 4D Puzzle: Collectible quality
Code GG2386

High quality model that we use in our own school biology workshop 'Little Life'. This 31 piece model depicts the heart, lungs, liver, intestines, ovaries and oviducts, bladder and skeleton very well. Good stuff.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$36.95
Fun fly stick
Fun Fly Stick
Voted Toy of the Year 07/08 by Creative Child magazine.
Code FFSTICK

'Levitate' a foil construction above the stick using the power of static charge. It works like a mini-Van de Graf generator that repels the foil. Safe and fun!

For children 7 years and up

$39.95
Glow necklaces
Glow stick necklaces 20 pk: Chemiluminescence made fun!
Code GA161MIX

Great for birthday parties or a novel way of demonstrating a chemical reaction!
Size 10mm x 400mm, sold in tubes of 20 individual sticks.

Small parts: For children aged 5 and up.
Use under adult supervision.

$39.95
Dangerous Books for Boys Onager
Onager: By the Dangerous Books for Boys series


Known by many as a catapult, this kit allows you to put together your own onager that really works! Contains all the pre-cut and pre-drilled pieces you need to make a scale model of the siege machine from medieval times. No batteries required.
Finished model measures 245mm x 150mm x 280mm.
Choking hazard: For children 8 years and under.
$49.50
Periodic table shirt
Periodic Table Shirt: Symbolic...
Code PERSHIRTXL and PERSHIRTMED

The full table in colour on a black background.
Medium: Chest 51cm and Length 67cm.
XL: Chest 58cm and Length 72cm

$25.00 XL Size

Medium Size
Physics Frenzy by Scyance
Physics Frenzy science kit: 23 physical science experiments
Code 75442

This great physics science kit by Scyance contains all you need for hours of scientific exploration. A full colour 58 page instruction booklet details how to perform the experiments as well as 'Phys facts' and further experiments to have a try at. Experiments are written by qualified scientists and cover a wide range of topics including: magnetism, electricity, light and mirrors, pressure and force.

Kit contains:

Glass prism, magnets (bar x 2, horseshoe x 1 and ring x 4), iron filings, directional compass, pins and paperclips, rocket balloon pack, vortex valve, leads with alligator clips x 3, bulb and bulb holder, 9V buzzer, 9V battery clip, pencil x 2, spoon, popstick, sachet of salt, round balloon, modelling clay, clothes peg x 2, mirror x 3, fireworks glasses and 59 page booklet.
Choking hazard: For children 10 years and over
$45.00
Pi Shirt: 3.1415927 etc etc etc
Code PiSHIRTXL and PiSHIRTMED

The symbol is made up of just part of the hug number that is Pi.

White lettering on a black background.
Medium: Chest 51cm and Length 67cm.
XL: Chest 58cm and Length 72cm
$25.00 XL Size

Medium Size
LED strobe with white light
Strobe with LED lighting: Effects for your class.
Code SL2895 Temporarily out of stock

Super high intensity LED's with the necessary 'lifespan' for use in the classroom, party, disco or for mobile DJ's. Equiped with a sound modulator to respond to music or able to be set at a slow or fast rate. Includes a bracket for positioning. Some notes:
Rectangular 24 x White LED Strobe
*Dimensions: 80(W) x 50(H) x 125(L)mm
NB: Be careful to check for very small percentage of people who suffer from photosensitive seisures.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$49.95
Super strong horseshoe magnet
Super strong horseshoe magnet: Holds 85kg.
Code LM1654

Made from very strong ceramic magnets, this magnet can hold up to 85kg! We like this because it works, especially when we've seen so many other 'super strong' magnets that just don't live up to their hype. Corrosion resistant.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$39.95
T Rex Skull
T-Rex Skull: Build it yourself!
Code 5910

A fantastic 1/10 scale replica of a T - Rex. Designed by a paleontologist to be a close as possible to the real thing. Measures approximately 14cm in length.
Choking hazard: Not suitable for children 3 years and under.
$30.00
Dangerous Books for Boys Trebuchet
Trebuchet: By the Dangerous Books for Boys series


Assemble your own trebuchet that really works! Contains all the pre-cut and pre-drilled pieces you need to make a scale model of the siege machine used to take down castle walls. No batteries required. Finished model measures 250mm x 145mm x 460mm.
Choking hazard: For children 8 years and under.
$49.50
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