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NOVA Space Lab

Study the solar system, discover how stars are identified, complete a Skilcraft Hubble Space Telescope model and Space Shuttle model. Additionally it includes spectrum glasses, constellation locator, compass, color static cling planet stickers, altitude tracker, solar system and moon phase chart,     and illustrated manual for experiments and activities

$22.98

Hubble Space Telescope Model

The Hubble Space Telescope is the result of more than two decades of research and development. Orbiting 370 miles above the Earth, the Hubble has     captured previously unseen images of space. Now you can learn more about this new space exploration technology with Skilcraft's exclusive Hubble Space     Telescope Kit. Model is 7.5" designed from official NASA plans with authentic details. Aperture door opens to reveal interior telescope details. Includes     detailed instructions and illustrated manual

$11.98

TELESCOPE POWER

Use the power of your telescope to perform experiments, read a star atlas and find remote stars unseen to the naked eye! 119 pp.

$17.49

STAR MAPS FOR BEGINNERS

Contains 12 maps for viewing constellation positions each month. 64 pp.

$15.00

ASTRONOMY MADE SIMPLE

A thorough introduction to the stars and planets, with particular attention given to "observational astronomy." Complete with state-of-the-art star charts,    appendices of basic planetary data in tabular form for easy reference, and a listing of the most recent as well as future space missions. Up-to-date glossary and pertinent reading list provide the amateur astronomer with the basics for understanding and study. 237 pp.

$17.49

Home Planetarium

With adjustable projection, angle shows more than 300 of the most prominent stars.

$38.98

Our Amazing Solar System Kit

Students can make and display a 3-dimensional scale model of the solar system, including all 9 planets plus principal moons, and planetary rings. Makes an excellent hanging mobile-style display. Students can also make a detailed set of larger scale inner-planet globes with stands. Perfect for desk or bookshelf display. Kit includes: 10 snap-together planet models,oven- bake modeling compound for making moons and smaller planets, nontoxic paints and brushes, display stands, and lines for hanging planets, giant color poster of the sun (15" x 36"), Solar System Explorer's Guide with full instructions and solar system science facts, and a color painting guide.

$31.98

Solar System Kit

Includes wire and the following styrofoam pieces: 6" diameter Sun with 4.5" base ring, 1"d. Mercury, 1.5"d. Venus, 1.5"d. Earth, 1.25"d. Mars, 4"d. Jupiter,  3"d. Saturn (w/ 4.5" ring), 2.5"d. Uranus; 2"d. Neptune, and 1.25"d. Pluto.  Instructions included.

$17.10

Glowing Solar System Mobile

Create a brilliant glow in the dark mobile featuring all nine planets, Includes planetary facts.

$10.00

Glow Cosmos

Over 50 self-adhesive comets, moons, meteors, planets and stars.

$8.25

Star Chart

An 8" star and planet locator for stars seen through a 8 x telescope. It displays constellations for each time of the year.

$4.80

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Our Amazing Planet Earth

Find out: What makes a volcano erupt? Where is the Earth splitting apart? How can you make rock out of sand? How do you make gas bubbles come out of solid rock?... More than 50 activities, demonstrations, and experiments give you a hands-on understanding of our dynamic, ever-changing planet. Erupt a volcano (7 times) and grow a crystal. Includes 15 piece rock and mineral collection, 2 snap-together globes (modern and ancient), and 100+ pp Earth Science Book. Warning: This kit assumes evolution.

$31.98

Volcano Kit

Build an erupting volcano and learn about real volcanoes. Study specimens of real volcanic rock. (Includes: volcano making compound, baking soda, tray, 6 volcanic rock specimens, magnifying glass, plastic vial, illustrated instruction manual, and typographic maps of Mt. Saint Helens (before and after 1980 eruption).

$23.95

Rock Pick

Every budding geologist needs his own rock pick. Pointed tip. Tubular steel handle with vinyl grip.

$15.75

Making Crystals

Great for the beginner, as well as for the more advanced student. Young scientists grow actual crystals. Varying conditions are used to discover the effects of time and temperature. Ages 8 and up.

$40.00

Shale Oil -- How Soon?

This kit will enhance a student's knowledge of one of the least understood resources in America today. Through experimentation and library research this project tackles a current and future need.

$46.00

Magic Tree

Grow a miniature crystal 'tree' or 'cross and crown' in just a few hours. Delicate and colorful buds appear in 15 minutes. Grows to 2 1/2" tall. Tree

$3.00

Magic Cross

Grow a miniature crystal 'tree' or 'cross and crown' in just a few hours. Delicate and colorful buds appear in 15 minutes. Grows to 2 1/2" tall. Cross

$3.00

Mini Rock Pencil

Miniature polished gemstones fill the hollow handle of a #2 pencil.

$3.00

Rolling Stones Rock Tumbler

Change rough rocks into beautifully polished gemstones and jewelry. Kit comes complete with rough semi-precious stones, grits, polish and jewelry settings. Ages 10 and up.

$44.98

Thumler's Rock Tumbler

This rock polisher is of the highest quality available in its price range. The sturdy steel casing and mechanisms enable continuous operation time and time again. Comes with crushed polishing rock and jewelry starter kit.

$79.75

Rock Tumbler Refill Kit

Contains 1 1/2 pounds of stones, grits and polishing compounds plus extra jewelry findings.

$19.15

Basic Mineral Test Kit

Includes dual lens magnifier, magnet, streak plate, scratch plate, acid bottle, instructions, and eight identified specimens.

$11.25

Mineral Identification Kit

Includes streak plate, glass plate, plastic bottle with dropper tip for dilute HCl, magnet, study guide, mineral identification key, and special instructions. Specimens included are talc, graphite, muscovite, calcite, barite, hematite, magnetite, pyrite, quartz - massive, quartz crystal, and chert.

$23.35

Moh's Hardness Scale

The ten minerals from the Moh's Hardness Scale are listed in order of hardness with 9 actual samples mounted beside them. Mineral hardness is used as a method of identification.

$6.00

Classroom Rock Collection

Contains 50 numbered 1" natural specimens, compartmented container, and Rocks & Minerals Study Guide. This collection provides materials for a basic study in mineralogy with specific study units essential to understanding general geology with these study groups: w rock-forming minerals; igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks w areas of common metals w gemstones and w minerals in the scale of hardness.

$30.25

25 Rock & Mineral Specimens

Contains igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks plus and assortment of mineral specimens. Includes a description sheet and outlines for 3 Science Fair projects.

$11.25

50 Rock & Mineral Specimens

Kit contains 2 specimens of each of 25 different varieties of rocks and minerals. (One to test or share and one to keep.) Each individually bagged and identified.

$11.90

Sedimentary Rock Collection

12 reference sedimentary rocks in clear display box: gray shale, limestone, sandstone, halite, alabaster, siltstone, conglomerate, cochina, hematite, coal, travertine, chert. Pieces are approximately 1 - 1.5"

$18.00

Igneous Rock Collection

12 reference igneous rocks in clear display box: quartz, feldspar, biotite, tuff, pumice, granite, scoria, obsidian, basalt, diorite, rhyolite, sulfur. Pieces are approximately 1 - 1.5"

$18.00

Metamorphic Rock Collection

12 reference metamorphic rocks in clear display box: gneiss, marble, quartzite, phyllite, chlorite schist, garnet schist, mica schist, red slate, anthracite coal, gray slate, serpentine, & quartzite conglomerate. Pieces are approximately 1 - 1.5".

$18.00

Mineral Collection

12 reference minerals in clear display box: talc, pyrite, halite, gypsum, sulfur, muscovite, galena, calcite, quartz, limonite, graphite, bauxite. Pieces are approximately 1 - 1.5"

$18.00

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Weather Station

A compact, 6-function unit that includes a rain gauge, a sliding gauge to record total rainfall, a thermometer, wind speed indicator, plus a chart for calculating the wind chill factor. Great for school science projects or around the home.

$4.20

Tornado Tube

Simulate a tornado with this 2" plastic cylinder. Simply thread two plastic soda bottles, one onto each end, add water and swirl. Includes explanation of vortex action.

$4.05

Psychrometer Kit

Includes a sling psychrometer with wet bulb, wick, rubber band; and dry bulb thermometers. You "sling" the psychrometer using its plastic handle to determine temperature differences between the wet and dry bulbs. Then by use of a standard graph (which is included) the relative humidity can be determined.

$10.00

Rain Gauge, Tru-Check

Measures from .01 of an inch to 6" of rainfall. Marked in inches on one side and in metric on the other. Bracket for mounting included.

$11.50

Acid Rain Study

Is the rain in your town acid? This kit can tell you. It is designed expressly for acid rain surveys. It includes 50 sample tubes, and enough pH test paper for 400 pH measurements.

$30.00

ECO STIX Acid Rain Test

Learn about your environment with this folding pack of test sticks. Can be used to test rivers, lakes and rainwater to see if acid rain is a problem where you live. Contains 8 "stix" plus activity guide.

$6.75

Taylor Rain Gauge

Marked in both centimeters and inches, this clear acrylic rain gauge precisely measures rainfall.

$10.50

Dwyer Wind Meter

A completely reliable, precise, and practical instrument. Pocket-size, yet will give lifetime accuracy. Accuracy is +/-p mph on the low scale and +/-3 mph on the high scale. The only delicate part is the moving ball, but this is so well-protected, care need be exercised only if the instrument is disassembled. To use, just hold in hand facing the wind direction. Low scale reads to 10 mph. High scale reads to 65 mph.

$28.75

Dial Barometer

Large clear, dual scale in hPa (hecto Pascal), and mbar (milibar), on a 4" diameter circular dial which is easy to read from a distance. Accuracy of +/- 3 to 4 hPa. Can be wall mounted.

$31.75