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The holidays are right around the corner, and now is the ideal time to start shopping for the perfect gifts for the junior explorers on your list.
At Explore Scientific, you can find a wide range of great gear designed to inspire kids of all ages. In stock items include telescopes for aspiring astronomers; experiment kits for emerging scientists; metal detectors for outdoor adventurers; play structures that fuel imagination; and much more. |
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| | The iconic Galileoscope build-your-own telescope kit includes all of the parts and instructions needed to build a 50mm refractor with no tools or adhesives. The kit includes a 20x eyepiece and a custom accessory that can be assembled as a 2x Barlow lens for a power of 50x or a 17x Galilean eyepiece with a right-side-up field of view less than 1/2° wide so the user can experience the views Galileo had of the night sky. In addition to providing revealing views of the lunar surface, planetary features like Jupiter's Galilean moons and bright deep sky treats like the Orion Nebula, the Galileoscope helps users learn basic optical concepts, including how lenses form images and how magnification affects field of view. | | |
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| | First you build, then you battle! Punch up the “fun” in science fundamentals with the Explore Science Rumblin’ Robots. With this kit, junior scientists can learn the basics of circuitry as they build their own boxing robots. Once done, family and friends can have bot-battles to see who will become king of the ring. The kit includes individual scoreboards that allow players to track their own points and a boxing ring base that doubles as a storage box. | | |
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| | Explore the relationship between electricity and magnetism with this metal detector challenge set from Explore Science. Using the components, users can build a handheld metal detector with adjustable sensitivity, a mini security check station, or an aim and shoot challenge designed to demonstrate how parabolic motion affects detection. Users can also test their hand-eye coordination and learn basic circuitry principles by building a simple maze game. | | |
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| | Connect with key principles of electricity through this engaging STEM kit from Explore Science! With this preassembled circuit board, junior explorers can have a truly electrifying experience as they perform more than 50 detailed experiments involving elements like lights, sounds, magnets and touch plates. Users will learn basic concepts about electrical currents as they manipulate the wires to create light effects, animal sounds, alarms and more. | | |
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| | Junior scientists can tackle 125 different circuitry challenges in this science set that truly amps up the fun. Learn simple principles of electronics by constructing a variety of challenges utilizing four main components — a mini aim and shoot basketball game; a bubble maker; a robotic dinosaur; and a maze game that can increase in difficulty with just a few bends of a wire. The set also includes multiple storage boxes that double as bases for your builds. | | |
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| | Engineer hours of fun with this build-it-yourself electronic science set! Junior scientists will learn the basics of circuitry as they design challenging maze games for friends, launch a flying disc, build a bubble maker and more. The set includes accessories for 14 different challenges and two multi-purpose storage boxes that double as bases for your builds. | | |
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| | Emerging engineers can get a great introduction to the wonders of mechanical engineering with the V8 Model Engine. 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. This engaging kit includes more than 270 pieces as well as a step-by-step instruction manual. | | |
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| | Discover hidden valuables and unearth antique artifacts with the National Geographic Metal Detector. This easy-to-use device detects precious metals buried up to 6 inches below the surface and alerts treasure hunters to the presence of these metals using the LCD display and audible tones. The base is water-resistant to allow users to search shallow puddles and damp areas like beaches, which are excellent hunting spots. The detector can extend between 24 inches to 34 inches to accommodate different users. | | |
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| | The Explore One Interactive Fun Board sparks creativity, encourages learning, enhances hand-eye coordination and expands young minds by offering a versatile variety of activities involving numbers, letters and drawing. With the Fun Board at their fingertips, kids can practice writing numbers, letters and words using on-screen prompts; solve simple math problems; hone their drawing skills by replicating images on the LCD screen; or even use the device as a game board for playing with their pals. | | |
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| | Discover the inner beauty hidden inside common rocks with our Rock Tumbler that mimics natural weathering processes. In a matter of weeks, the tumbler can turn rough-edged rocks into smooth shiny stones showcasing intriguing colors and patterns. The machine comes with accessories for turning the polished stones into jewelry. | | |
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| | These lightweight compact binoculars are made to encourage on-the-go adventure. They have a bright 30mm aperture that is perfect for nature watching and a centrally located focusing wheel for quick focus. Additional accessories include a quick release lanyard and a soft case for transport and storage. | | |
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| | Young space enthusiasts will embark on endless imaginary missions to the final frontier from inside the Explore Hut Space Rocket. This easy-to-assemble play structure has striking graphics, vibrant rocket fins and a circular flap opening that resembles a classic space capsule hatch. It is made of durable material and is a perfect indoor or outdoor play place for aspiring astronauts and junior explorers who long to discover the secrets of our solar system and beyond. | | |
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| | Little ones with a flair for the spooky can have a spirited time inside this Haunted House. With its whimsical shape and delightfully scary graphics, this ghostly getaway is a perfect space for sharing spine-chilling tales, creating creepy crafts or letting imaginations run wild. This easy-to-assemble play structure has a front flap entrance as well as a crawl-through side opening that can double as a hidden passage. | | |
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| | With its roomy interior and 4-foot-tall ceilings, the covered Clubhouse from Explore Hut is a great place for little ones to share adventures with pals. In addition to its wide front flap opening, this secretive play space has a crawl-through side entrance for covert club meetings. Designed for both indoor and outdoor settings, the structure is made of durable material featuring fun graphics for a traditional clubhouse feel. | | |
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| | Aspiring construction workers can easily imagine working on a busy building site in the Skid Steer play place. The side windows provide lots of ventilation and the open roof give your child plenty of vantage points to keep an eye on the worksite. The structure has a flap opening for crawl-through fun and features great graphics that will spark the imagination of any little one that loves earthmovers and other big vehicles. | | |
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