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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.

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 homeMantis eggs arrive in the mailWatch 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.

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.

MythBusters: Episodes 70-74 DVD

Join Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman as they debunk, decode and demystify pop culture's most baffling urban myths and legends. Using modern-day science, they put each myth to the test, separating the real from the really out there.Holiday SpecialCrack a host of popular holiday myths and legends – like learning whether reindeer can really fly to testing the top ways to keep needles on a Christmas tree. Plus, test a few cold weather legends that will intrigue the entire family. Pirate SpecialPlunder the seven seas in search of pirate parables and maritime myths in this action-packed adventure. Featuring four stories of hi-jinks on the high seas, discover cannonballs, rum stain removers and other spectacular sailing adventures. Hindenburg MysteryJoin the crew as they turn into detectives to solve one of aeronautics biggest puzzles surrounding the German Hindenburg airship. Meanwhile Kari, Tory and Grant come face-to-face with some of nature's natural-born killers. Underwater CarTake the plunge for some intense underwater training. After submerging themselves inside a car, the guys do their darndest to get out. From breaking the windows to holding their breath, watch as they debunk popular legends to ensure a swim to safety. Speed CamerasTake two self confessed speed freaks and pit them against a drivers worst nemesis – speed cameras. The result is an action packed adventure full of fun, fascination and best of all, fast cars. Join Adam and Jamie as they hurl a car and themselves down the runway of death.

Ultimate Science DVD Classics Collection

Experience five powerful scientific programs and discover big savings!The Ultimate Guide: The Human Body DVDHow can a bone withstand 1,000 pounds of force without breaking? Why do some people bleed more easily than others? And, how can sound be used to make blind people see? These are just a few of the mysteries you'll explore in this fascinating documentary.Through amazing internal photography and advanced computer graphics, get an intimate look at nature's most complex machine. And, as a bonus feature, also included is the groundbreaking Discovery Pictures/BBC co-production "The Human Body" – a large-format film that follows a family through a normal day to illustrate the biological processes that take place within us.With the help of thermal imaging and other cutting-edge cinematic techniques, explore the complexities of the human body in astonishing detail.Parasites: Eating Us Alive DVDWhile many of us harbor secret fears of vicious or venomous animals, most are unaware that some of the deadliest creatures on Earth live right on and even inside us: microscopic parasites. Take a fascinating tour of a hidden, miniature world that will make your skin crawl. Under the microscope, parasitic life forms resemble something out of a horror movie, but not all are deadly. Learn about the minute, harmless insects that live in our hair, under our skin and even on our eyelashes. Meet the microscopic, one-celled protozoa that live within our blood cells, causing diseases like malaria and killing millions of people annually. Perhaps most fascinating about these invaders are their incredible life cycles and survival strategies. They can adapt faster than we can attack and have shown a remarkable immunity to treatment, often turning our body's best defenses against us.The Ultimate Guide: Volcanoes DVDTake a look at the latest volcanic survey data and marvel at the frightening number of volcanoes heating up around the world. Is

Hows and Whys of Science Kit

Explore the workings of the universe with the same tools that astronomers, biologists, ecologists and other scientists use. Learn how to conduct experiments like professional scientistsUse real laboratory instruments and materialsIncludes a telescope, beaker, compass, test tubes, optical prism, bright LEDs, bug viewer, generator flashlight, rock samples and moreFeatures 100 experiments, reports and activitiesUncover many of Earth's mysterious secretsExperiment with wind, thunder, magnetics, light, electronics and waterExplore the earth and sky in detail, from micro-organisms to the moonIt's everything curious young minds need to explore the mysteries around them!

Science of the Sexes DVD

This definitive trip around male and female anatomy confirms what our bodies know, but we often forget: men and women are made for each other! Listen, but try not to blush, as intimate portraits and real-life situations are combined with scientific analysis to show that from conception to old age, our bodies grow, adapt, compliment and support each other.Episode One: Growing UpAn expert debate on the issue of nature versus nurture prompts an intimate look at two teenagers – one boy and one girl – on different continents. Who has the advantage? Follow Dr. Helen Fisher, an anthropologist and world-renowned expert on gender differences, to Africa to determine if the development of the male and female brain could be linked to our evolutionary past. The latest research on spatial ability between the sexes is revealed, and there's an unlikely connection: testosterone levels and finger length!Episode Two: Different by DesignTake a look at sexual progression from adulthood to old age. From sexual attraction to physical stamina, every angle is explored. Watch as identical twins are put to a real-life test of sexual attraction. And, thanks to some computer animation and unique endoscopic filming techniques, you'll see what goes on inside their bodies when they're aroused. Study the mechanics of intercourse using an MRI scanner and get a close-up look at the peaks and valleys of brain activity in the two sexes when processing emotion.

Power House: Sustainable Living in the 21st Century Science Kit

Learn to harness the power of the sun, wind and other energy sources with more than 70 experiments and 20 building projects.Build a model of the ultimate "green" house – energy efficient and self-sustainingComplete house kit includes windmill, greenhouse and desalination systemFocuses on solar heat and light energy, wind power, and electrochemical and plant energyIncludes more than 70 experiments and 20 building projectsBuild and operate an electric train, solar cooker, solar hot water tank, electric motor, sail car and moreConstruct and experiment with a greenhouseLearn how evaporation provides coolingConduct experiments about air humidityGrow beans and harvest sunflower energyBuild an oil pressIncludes 96-page illustrated experiment bookLearn the ins and outs of sustainable living with this deluxe science kit.

Popular Mechanics for Kids DVD Set

Embark on the coolest, wildest and weirdest adventures in the world of science. Twenty-four episodes of the award-winning children's program take you on a thrilling quest to discover the science of how things work. From the depths of the ocean to the seat of a high-speed roller coaster, it's an exciting adventure that inspires the curiosity of kids and adults alike.Features:24 episodes of the Discovery Kids show on 6 DVDsDisc 1: Slither & Slime and Other Yucky ThingsDisc 2: Super Sea Creatures and Awesome Ocean AdventuresDisc 3: Rip-Roaring Rollercoasters and All Access to FunDisc 4: Radical Rockets and other Cool Cruising MachinesDisc 5: Gators & Dragons and Other Wild BeastsDisc 6: X-treme Sports and Other Action AdventuresDolby Digital audioCatapult into a world of excitement, discovery and danger with this six-DVD set – from the smelly, underground world of subway tunnels to a high-flyin' tour of the space program.