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A great toy to teach gyroscopic inertia! Hours of fun and creative play with the Smithsonian Magna Gyroscope. Based on Principles of Physics.  The Smithsonian Magna Gyroscope will teach your child about the properties of magnetism. The gyroscope levitates on a magnetic cushion and spins around!

The Smithsonian Robo Spider lets you build your own spider that's capable of moving on its own. It features eight multi-jointed legs that duplicate the walking movement of real spiders. This battery-operated spider kit comes with 66 plastic robo spider parts, a gearbox with on/off switch assembly, two battery terminals and a feet tube. This set also includes a 23 by 17-inch full-color poster that can be hung up on a bedroom wall. It is recommended for kids ages 8 and up to help learn not just about spiders and how they walk, but also about robotics, assembly and more. Adult supervision is required when building this Smithsonian Robo Spider.

A world of adventure, discovery and wonder! Grow you own crystals with the Smithsonian Micro Crystal Growing Science Kit! Exciting and fun to watch vibrant, colorful crystals grow and develop. Get your quick science fix with this micro version of the everyday product. Kit includes 1 Bag of Granite Stones, 1 Mixing Stick, 2 Clear Blister Trays, and Instructions. Requires blue food coloring (not included) to make green crystal. Smithsonian Micro Crystal Growing Science Kit.

A world of adventure, discovery and wonder! Grow you own crystals with the Smithsonian Micro Crystal Growing Science Kit! Exciting and fun to watch vibrant, colorful crystals grow and develop. Get your quick science fix with this micro version of the everyday product. Kit includes 1 Bag of Granite Stones, 1 Mixing Stick, 2 Clear Blister Trays, and Instructions. Requires blue food coloring (not included) to make green crystal. Smithsonian Micro Crystal Growing Science Kit.

Motivate your child to explore geology with this Smithsonian Rock and Gem Dig kit. This kit includes everything your child needs to excavate, chip, and identify gemstones for a fun learning experience.

A world of adventure, discovery and wonder. Build and erupt a volcano. New dual-mold system lets you make the most realistic and accurate volcano ever. Included erution tables create accurate volcanic simulations. Get your quick science fix with this micro version of the everyday product. 1 x Volcano Base, 1 x Eruption Tube, 1 Roll Plaster Strips, String, and Detailed Instructions.