Embark on an active research expedition through the history of science and technology. Learn about famous scientists and inventors, like Archimedes, Copernicus, Einstein, Watt, and Darwin, as you reproduce their ground-breaking experiments. Read about each scientist and their times, what they did and how they did it, and then see it yourself firsthand! From the Stone Age to modern times, the history of science comes to life in front of you in this tangible, hands-on format. This comprehensive kit covers the accomplishments of over 140 scientists and civilizations.

Dive into this clever book-shaped box and immerse yourself in the studies that enthralled the brightest scientific minds that ever lived. As you conduct experiments with the more than 94 pieces included, your workspace will quickly come to resemble the labs and workshops of these legendary scientists.

Young historians and scientists alike will be captivated by this overview of the history of science. In addition to instructions for the experiments, the 96-page, full-color experiment book contains a wealth of interesting historical information, giving context to the scientists and their work. The book is beautifully designed to playfully resemble a scientist's lab journal from the past.

Ages 10 and up.

You can't learn to swim without getting in the water, and you can't learn about science just by reading facts. Through experiments, observations, and explanations, Exploratopia shows kids how to explore the world around them, how to ask questions, and how to experiment to find the answers. This 384-page book for children eight and older is filled with more than 400 activities using simple, readily available materials, making it ideal for families, homeschoolers, and teachers on a budget.

From huge clouds to tiny ants, from Isaac Newton to elephant droppings, from physics to forensics, Exploratopia features astounding ideas, hands-on experiments, fascinating facts, and hundreds of eye-popping, full-color photos and illustrations. Representing 25 years of Exploratorium activities and knowledge, Exploratopia will serve as a source of information for school reports, inspiration for science fair projects, and ideas for fun science activities everywhere a young explorer might be-the kitchen, the backyard, or even the amusement park.

Until you can splash about in person with the dolphins, let this illuminated, swimming dolphin soothe your soul and lull your restless mind. Luminous blue LED lights create a virtual ocean while rhythmic sounds of the sea complete the illusion that Zen Dolphin is effortlessly afloat whenever he's on your desk or up on a shelf in the baby's room. Volume, light, and auto timer controls keep Zenny from splashing on after you've drifted off to sleep.

Test your reactions... chemical reactions, that is! Reaction, the game of molecules, is a unique card game of strategy, creation and destruction. Be the first to build the most molecules and score the most points to win the game - it's that simple!

Reaction comes complete with 100 unique playing cards: common elements, wild and multiplayer cards, and Bunsen Burner cards which destroy what your opponents have built. An exciting game for two or more players.

Ages 10 and up

On March 29, 2006, a total solar eclipse occurred when the new moon moved directly between the sun and the earth. The moon's shadow fell on the eastern tip of Brazil, sped eastward across the Atlantic, through northern Africa, across the Mediterranean, and into Turkey, where the Live@Exploratorium team was waiting.

In addition to capturing the eclipse as it occurred, scientists investicated the magnetic nature of the sun, eclipse shadows, and space weather.

Kids will light up when they see this unique art kit! Special fluorescent paints and a custom-designed black light LED projector let kids create out-of-sight paintings that truly glow in the dark. This deluxe kit plus book has everything young artists need to paint fun and funky portraits, landscapes, abstracts and 3-dimensional scenes.

The Robot Duck Kit lets you make a crazy robot that walks like a silly Duckie! This is an awesome science kit designed by Middlesex University in the UK! Contains a motor and small parts to be assembled and requires two batteries, which are not included. You will need a small screwdriver. Finished Duck is 10 CM in length.

Ages 8 and up

The Exploratorium is proud to be featured in the new book, Forces For Good. What makes great nonprofits great? Not large budgets. Not snazzy marketing. Not perfect management. The answer is not what you might think.

Great nonprofits spend as much time working with institutions outside their four walls as they do managing their internal operations. They use the power of leverage to become greater forces for good. This landmark book reveals the six powerful practices of twelve high-impact nonprofits and tells their compelling stories.