Science Kits and Equipment: Grade 2

1 model (11 pieces) : col., foam + in bag

Figurines that demonstrate the stages of ant metamophosis

Bad things in Bugtown have the insects bug-eyed. But Inspector Cricket is on the case to find out who tried to flatten low-life Charlie Roach. Like its predecessor, Ten Little Dinosaurs, this picture book contains a pair of roaming eyeballs that wiggle and jiggle from page to page.

"Our four stage magnetic accelerator assembles in minutes without tools or glue. It includes powerful rare-earth magnets, steel ball bearings, a 22cm (8.5{u2033}) long firing trough, and all the hardware needed to build your own magnetic accelerator. You can even join more than one kit to multiply the effect!" --Publisher website

Science Whiteboard CD of corresponding title

An excellent set to encourage children to explore magnetism, it contains a wide range of different magnets designed to demonstrate magnetic attraction and repulsion all contained in a handy plastic storage case. This set is supplied with pupil experiment work cards and teacher support cards.

12 yellow magnetic spars, 6 blue magnetic spars, 1 red steel plate, 1 clear tube, 2 steel rings, 12 steel balls, 24 metal discs, 1 guide ; in container

12 red magnetic spars, 36 yellow magnetic spars, 12 blue magnetic spars, 1 red steel plate, 1 clear tube, 2 steel rings, 36 steel balls, 25 metal discs, 1 guide ; in container

A charmingly funny read-aloud that asks an important question: "Who sank the boat?" Beside the sea, there once lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. They were good friends, and one warm, sunny morning, for no particular reason, they decided to go for a row in the bay. Do you know who sank the boat? "The idea is funny, the pictures are splendid, and the easy text is just right for the very young."--The New Yorker "A bright, brisk tale, simply told, illustrated by cheerful, comical pictures."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books