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100 Experiments That WOW!

Journey through the amazing world of science with 100 eye-popping, jaw-dropping experiments that make you say “WOW!” This comprehensive kit will excite and delight your curiosity about the natural world through a broad range of essential topics in chemistry, physics, biology, and earth science. Have you ever wondered why astronauts can jump so high on the moon? How string instruments produce so many different notes? Or why shaking a ketchup bottle makes it easier to pour out? Find out the answer

$40.00

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Paul and Babe

Adventures of Paul and Babe - Puzzle

The puzzle ON the box is more than a bit different from the puzzle IN the box! With home studio in Minneapolis, Cindy Lindgren helps us imagine what these legendary companions might be up to when not cutting down trees. She calls her style Craftsman Nouveau as it has roots in tradition with a clean modern look. Her charming illustrations will peak your interest as Paul and Babe embark on some new adventures. With the addition of a few twists, it's one puzzle that may have you telling a few tales

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Basic - Plus-Plus Tube

Whether for young kids, tweens or 'kidults', everyone will love using their imaginations with Plus-Plus Tube mixes. Just one simple shape will give them endless possibilities and hours of fun. Plus-Plus is precision crafted in Denmark and is BPA-free and phthalate-free European plastic. Their vibrant colors will show off their creative flat mosaic or 3D designs, as well as stimulate their innovative talents. Plus-Plus tubes feature 240+ pieces in a reusable, travel-friendly container. Gift them

$17.00

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Basic Mix - Plus-Plus Tube

Whether for young kids, tweens or 'kidults', everyone will love using their imaginations with Plus-Plus Tube mixes. Just one simple shape will give them endless possibilities and hours of fun. Plus-Plus is precision crafted in Denmark and is BPA-free and phthalate-free European plastic. Their vibrant colors will show off their creative flat mosaic or 3D designs, as well as stimulate their innovative talents. Plus-Plus tubes feature 70+ pieces in a reusable, travel-friendly container. Gift them a

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BIG Picture Puzzles – Basic

This picture puzzle includes 60 basic color big pieces and 7 puzzle flash cards. Every puzzle has two sides - a challenge and a solution. Plus-Plus is a whole new class of construction toy! One simple shape contains endless possibilities and hours of fun. Each piece easily connects to the next and lets your imagination. Create colorful flat Mosaics or work in 3-D to make more intricate builds. A perfect on-the-go STEM toy for your budding Builder! This Plus-Plus Big size is perfect for smaller h

$27.00

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Flags of the World

Build the Flags of the World

Plus-Plus is one shape with endless possibilities! Kids will learn to create in 2D or 3D, encouraging open-ended, creative play. It’s a perfect STEM toy to develop fine motor skills, focus and patience. Gift them as a party favor, package topper, or new-big-brother or sister present. Suggested for ages 5-12. Includes: 700 pieces in (Blue, Yellow, Red, Black, Green, White, Orange, Pastel Blue, Maroon) 2 chassis green baseplates 24 page guide book About Plus-Plus: Suggested for ages 5-12 Designed

$26.95

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Catapult Engineering: 6-in-1 Maker Kit

Investigate physics using technology from medieval times! Build six sleek, updated models of catapults, trebuchets, and other medieval launchers. These classic siege weapons from the middle ages also happen to be great tools for teaching physics, including lessons in force, energy, motion, and projectiles. A catapult is a medieval ballistic device that uses mechanical rubber bands and counterweights to fling projectiles — in this case, foam balls — into the air. The 32-page, full-color manual ha

$25.00

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Cookies at Christmas Puzzle

Cookies at Christmas takes the classic sugar cookie and creates an artful holiday masterpiece. While assembling this puzzle you will find yourself reminiscing those holidays spent baking cookies, leaving that prized milk and cookie combination for Santa and the torment of trying to choose what one cookie to eat. The added twists will keep you taste buds tantalized until you've placed that last cookie crumb... or... um... uh... piece. About the Twist: Something's Amiss!® Series: When assembling t

$22.00

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Danish Windmill Puzzle

We're very excited to debut our new and never-before-seen PuzzleTwist™ Danish Windmill Puzzle, a 500-piece puzzle of our beautiful windmill and grounds. Something's Amiss!™ The puzzle on the box is more than a bit different from the one in the box. What happened here? About the Artist: Steve Thomas is recognized for his nostalgic artwork and vintage-style posters. This puzzle features an 1848 Danish windmill acquired from Denmark, transported to Elk Horn, Iowa, and meticulously reconstructed. It

$22.00

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Fall to Winter Rural Life Puzzle

Here's the Twist: A big surprise is in store for you – enjoy the challenge of discovering what’s up, piece by piece! The advantages of rural living are plentiful. It’s a more relaxed pace of life with wide open spaces where you can tend to a sprawling garden and let animals roam free. The simple pleasures of life seem to be accentuated as do the seasons. This jigsaw puzzle will fill you with warmth and wonderment as you uncover the seasonal twists. Enjoy.

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Gnome - Plus-Plus Tube

Plus-Plus is one shape with endless possibilities! An adorable Gnome has stepped right out of a fairy tale and into the NEW 70 piece Gnome tube! He may be small, but this charming creature is filled with mythical whimsy and creative fun. Each tube includes three skin colors to add even more building possibilities. Follow the instructions to discover how to create this charming Gnome and his two tiny mushrooms. This one simple shape is the key to unlocking endless creativity. Discover how to crea

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Greetings for the Holidays Puzzle

Here's the Twist: The puzzle on the box is more than a bit different from the puzzle in the box! What happened here? About the Artist: Meet Steve Barry, Minnesota-based illustrator, the creative wizard behind this charming holiday jigsaw. Armed with charcoal, Steve's hand-drawn greetings are brought to life with a sprinkle of digital magic. Holiday cards that will warm your heart; it's the coziest hug you can piece together. With a few added twists, you may be questioning if it's naughty or nice

$22.00

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Hydropower

Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years in watermills and is now commonly used to generate electricity in applications such as hydroelectric dams and tidal power plants. Explore the power of water by building models and conducting experiments with them. Learn about how different devices are used to extract useful energy from moving water — from a waterwheel in a small stream to a giant turbine in a tidal power station. Build a waterwheel, a sawmill, and a hammer mill to harness the energy

$50.00

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Kids First Intro to Engineering

Intro to Engineering welcomes children to the field of engineering with 21 experiments and building projects in five sections. By engaging in hands-on activities, children will learn how engineers apply their scientific and technical knowledge to design machines and devices. Start by learning some engineering basics with experiments on levers, forces, and pulleys. Build simple devices using these basic components. Move on to explore engineering on land by building vehicles with wheels, such as a

$30.00

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Kids First Intro to Gears

Gears make things move! Join Ty and Karlie — the young engineers featured in the other Kids First early engineering kits — to build four awesome geared machines and learn all about how gears work. This introductory mechanical engineering kit for kids ages three and up features 61 durable, reusable, easy-to-handle pieces, ensuring long-lasting fun and exploration. Intro to Gears is a fun and engaging way to explore the many amazing things gears can do. With many big and small gears, kids can lear

$35.00

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Kids First Intro to Tools & Building

Grab your tools, it’s time to get building! Learn how to use tools and build your own workbench with this introductory mechanical engineering kit for kids ages three and up. Join Ty and Karlie — the young engineers featured in the other Kids First early engineering kits — to learn how to use a hammer, screwdriver, and wrench, and the basic engineering principles behind how these tools work. This kit features large tools that are comfortable for kids to hold, while also being lightweight and safe

$35.00

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Learn to Build - ABC & 123

Our most educational Learn to Build set yet, the ABC & 123 set contains 400 pieces and 40 letter and number cards. Each card features multiple ways to learn, including letter and number formation, counting, simple math, capital and lowercase letters, vowels and consonants, even and odd numbers and more. Includes: 400 pieces in Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue. 40 sturdy letter and number cards, teaching upper and lowercase letters, numbers, counting, and more. About Plus-Plus: Suggested for

$27.00

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Mechanical Engineering: Machines & Vehicles

The impact of mechanical engineering is all around us. This broad, dynamic field encompasses the design, development, and testing of basically anything that moves—from tools and devices to bridges and spaceships. This action-packed introductory kit explores the science of machines and vehicles with 20 building projects. A durable, reusable building system can be combined and reconfigured into fun and functional models that include a tightrope walker, elevator, crane, windmill, and all-wheel driv

$49.95

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Mega Cyborg Hand

Explore hydraulics, pneumatics, and robotics with your very own GIANT hydraulic hand! Using over 200 plastic pieces and piston tubes that you fill with water, build an awesome mechanical hand that uses hydraulic power to simulate the movements of the human hand--no motors or electricity required! Once assembled, your cyborg hand slips onto your own hand like a glove, with mechanical fingers that you operate with your own fingers and that can grip objects with enough force to lift them. Challenge

$45.00

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Mermaid - Plus-Plus Tube

This Mini Maker Tube includes step-by-step instructions and all the pieces you need to build a Mermaid. Or, use your imagination and create your own design! Whether for young kids, tweens or 'kidults', everyone will love using their imaginations with Plus-Plus Tube mixes. Just one simple shape will give them endless possibilities and hours of fun. Plus-Plus is precision crafted in Denmark and is BPA-free and phthalate-free European plastic. Their vibrant colors will show off their creative flat

$8.00

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