Habitats

Discovery Praying Mantis Encounter

Raise your own praying mantises – and marvel at one of nature's most amazing carnivores. Habitat is made of netting to provide 360 degrees of visibilityMantis eggs shipped directly to your homeWatch mantises hatch, hunt, shed their exoskeletons and moreHand-held magnifying glass gives an up-close encounterIncludes padded tweezers for gentle handlingCool learning activities bring science to lifeUse the observation journal – just like real scientistsLearn first-hand about these fascinating insects as you raise your very own family of praying mantises.Receive a praying mantis egg case and optional food (fruit flies) by mail. Order information included. Eggs and food available year round. Continental US only.Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

Discovery Frog Pond Habitat

Watch as live tadpoles transform into frogs in this safe, self-contained environment.Realistic, rainforest-like habitat provides a safe and healthy home for tiny tadpolesTadpoles are shipped directly to your homeVented, see-thru lid allows easy viewing of natural, amphibian metamorphosisHabitat shell is break-resistant and escape-proofFeatures two terrain types – shallow water area and land area with "vegetation"Land area includes faux cave for froggy privacyBring a little bit of nature home and watch the entire life cycle of a frog.Receive tadpole by mail. Order information included. Tadpoles ship November - May. Preorders available. Continental US only.Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

Discovery Ant Gel Habitat

Observe ants in action as they tunnel through a nutrient-rich gel – no other food is required! Complete, self-sustaining habitatBased on a 2003 space shuttle experimentClear, non-toxic gel specially formulated for the nutritional needs of antsMagnifying glass and extreme zoom lens for close-up viewingWatch ants live, work and tunnelTunnels provide easy viewing of the antsNo food or water requiredAnts are shipped directly to your home*90-day manufacturer's warrantyWatch as ants create a unique maze of fascinating tunnels in this complete, self-sustaining habitat. There's nothing to do but observe, learn – and enjoy.Ants not included. To purchase ants, place an order by mail (order form included) or by phone at 1-800-728-6999. Receive 20-25 Harvester Ants via mail delivery. Ants available year round. Continental US only.Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

Discovery Chem-X 1000 Science Lab

Explore the world of chemistry with an exciting lab that unveils hidden secrets in everyday items.Features:Magically change colors of liquids Extract iron from food Test for starches and sugars Learn how to purify water Create mixtures and solids Conduct experiments with acids and bases Includes:Carry/Storage CaseCardboard BoxInstruction ManualTest Tube RackBottle of Iron Fillings #17Bottle of Borax #7Bottle of Cobalt Chloride #102 Bottles of Guar Gum #20Bottle of Ferric Ammonium Sulfate #19Bottle of Sodium Carbonate #36Bottle of Polyacrylate #31Bottle of Potassium Iodide #33Bottle of Universal Indicator #60Beam Balance KitSnap ArtVacuform Lab Plate3 Cotton Swabs"pH" Control Paper10 Eco-Foam PeanutsConductivity Tester4 Pipettes9-Volt Battery Cap2 Sheets of Filter PaperFunnelMeasuring Spoon3 Test Tubes w/capsSafety gogglesTweezers10 ml graduated cylinder6" Ruler MagnetShrinkwrap filmInstruction manualConduct fun and interesting experiments while learning about chemical reaction process.

Discovery Electronic Gadget Lab

Build your own working gadgets, from a police siren to a musical doorbell, with this fun science kit. Builds 100+ different gadgetsEngaging and educational electronic projectsPieces snap together in minutesIncludes everything you need: speakers, snap wires, LEDs, lamp sockets, motor fan and moreOver 30 different componentsColor diagrams provided in manualNo tools required1-year manufacturer's warrantyWinner of numerous awards, this innovative kit gets kids building, imagining, creating and learning.

Science of the Deep DVD

Enter the deep frontier on a quest for knowledge with a brave group of marine scientists. Travel along treacherous waters, using cutting edge science and technology, in this three–part series investigating underwater exploration.Aquarius – Living Beneath the SeaExperience life under the sea in Aquarius, an 81–ton steel inner space station. Follow a team of aquanauts through an entire undersea mission onboard this underwater habitat and research lab while examining coral reef dynamics and the effect of global warming.Mid-Water MysteriesExplore the many fascinating creatures and mysteries found in the ocean at mid–water depths with scientists aboard several oceanographic research vessels. Examine the impact of predatory jellies on the fishing industry, the secrets of bioluminescence and new underwater exploration technology.The Hostile DeepPlunge into the abyssal depths of our ocean's floor to investigate the cutting edge of deep–sea science. Follow research submersibles and ROV's in search of superheated hydrothermal vents, and dive deep to uncover mysterious cold seep vents.

Butterfly Bungalow Habitat

Get up close with winged marvels as you climb inside this large, airy habitat.A unique hands-on live butterfly experienceMakes the magic of metamorphosis personalRaise Painted Lady butterflies from larvaeClimb into the airy habitat for some up-close observation timeHigh-quality habitat tentCoupon for 10 caterpillars and foodFun-filled fact guideFor indoor or outdoor useExperience the magic of metamorphosis – up close and personal.Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

Klutz® Battery Science Kit

Master the science behind electricity and discover how much fun you can have with an ordinary household battery. Features 8 engaging projectsAlkaline battery includedComes with a buzzer, propeller, light bulb, motor and moreBuild a walking robot, snow machine, and lie detectorIncludes step-by-step directionsKids have so much fun, they won't even notice they're learning! It's science the smart way – engaging and hands-on.

World Alive ™ Worm Observatory

Spark the thrill of discovery in young biologists with this interactive worm habitat. Watch worms dig and tunnel below the surface to mix up the soil layersDiscover the life cycle of the earthwormLearn to care for wormsIncludes educational activity book and a coupon to send away for live wormsEncourage a love of biology and learning from the earliest age!Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

Antlantis Island Adventure Habitat

Observe and learn about the extraordinary lives of ants and the delicate balance of plants with two separate co-existing worlds. A unique, educational set for young naturalistsFeatures two different habitatsObserve ants in a real environment – moving food, digging tunnels, raising baby ants and protecting the colonyGrow your own oasisTake care of plantsCreate a sustainable habitatWatch ants go from one "world" to anotherSimply add ants and plants and watch this amazing eco system come to life.Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.