Emerging engineers can get a great introduction to the wonders of mechanical engineering with the new V8 Model Engine from Explore Science. Kids will learn how engines work — including the 4-stroke cycle — as they build a model version of a V8 combustion engine complete with vroom vroom sounds. Designed to inspire scientific curiosity, this engaging kit includes more than 270 pieces as well as a step-by-step instruction manual.

  With the Galileoscope build-your-own refractor telescope kit users can learn basic optical concepts. When completed, the 50mm diameter telescope can be used  to observe sights like lunar craters and mountains, Jupiter and its largest moons, and Saturn’s rings.

  With Explore Scientific's new 5-in-1 Weather Sensor Professional Weather Station, users will always be in the know about the latest conditions in their area. The 5-in-1 Outdoor Professional Weather Sensor Array connects wirelessly to the Weather Station Console with color LCD display.This sensor array — which includes a mounting stand, WiFi antennae and bubble level — measures rainfall, windspeed, wind direction, temperature and humidity. The station can network with a user's Weather Underground® and Weathercloud® online accounts, so they can review live weather from their weather station through the wunderground.com website from any computer or tablet on the Internet.