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100 Paper Spaceships to fold and fly
$19.95
Children can put their flying skills to the test with this chunky pad of brightly patterned spaceships. Each tear-out, patterned paper sheet can be folded, origami-style, into a flying spacecraft by following the step-by-step instructions included.
123 Rocket Ship
$24.95
A five foot tall rocket themed puzzle that teaches counting!
50+ pieces
5 feet tall / 152.4cm
360 Degree Celestial Globe
$19.95
This desktop, 10cm diameter globe, rotates 360 degrees and is clearly labelled with Latin and English names.
Explore the stars with this stunning celestial globe. Dimensions: 11 x 10 x 13.5cm
360 Degree Terrestrial Globe
$19.95
This desktop, 10cm diameter terrestrial globe, rotates 360 degrees and is clearly labelled with continent, country and major city and ocean names.
Explore the world with this stunning, colourful, terrestrial globe. Dimensions: 11 x 10 x 13.5cm.
3D Bookmark
$6.95
This 3D Bookmark is the perfect souvenir to remember The Dish by.
A Little Selfish
$14.95
The card game where only the ruthless survive.
You and your friends are floating in space and your oxygen supplies are running low. Only the first back to the ship will survive!
This devious strategy game is a race through the vast and dangerous void of space to be the first to reach the spaceship. Attempt to move closer toward survival while desperately preserving your oxygen supply and simultaneously sabotaging your fellow astronauts.
Do you have what is takes to survive in space, and better yet, make sure you're the only one who does?
Atomic Brain Ball
$9.95
The Squishy Atomic Brain Ball is loads of fun, simply squeeze and watch as the coloured water orbs pop through the outer mesh. This fun sensory toy is a great stress or fidget toy and can also be used as hand strength therapy to increase fine motor skills.
Four fun colours to choose from; green, purple, orange or blue.
Bacteria Farm
$29.95
The Bacteria Farm is a great first biology kit for any budding scientist. Cultivate & observe bacteria from different samples with a variety of experiments.
Recommended ages 8+
Build your own Binoculars
$24.95
Build this compact, adjustable-focus pair of binoculars, perfect for nature discovery. Easy to assemble. Learn about the science of optics that makes binoculars work.
Contents:
Two pairs of high-quality optical lenses, a preassembled adjustable joint and focus module, components to build binoculars. Includes an adjustable strap and safari animal hide pattern stickers for personalisation. Fully illustrated instructions included.
For ages over 5+
Build your own Space Museum
$34.95
Welcome to the Space Museum where you can see amazing objects from across the Solar System and beyond! While you explore, can you help finish off the exhibits to reveal the wonders of the universe?
Get creative and become a space expert with this hands-on STEAM title. Build five stunning pop-ups, including the giant planet Saturn, the famous International Space Station, and NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.
Celestial Buddies
$34.95
Celestial Buddies is an original line of plush characters each personifying a celestial body occupying our heavens. The Celestial Buddies' "Big Bang" moment occurred after the creator of this miniature stuffed universe saw a documentary series on the Solar System and realized that there were no plush toys depicting our planetary neighbours. So she set to work, and Celestial Buddies is the result.
Chameleon Robot
$34.95
Build this fun walking Chameleon Robot-its flicking tongue and rolling eyes mimic a real chameleon.
Contents
A full set of chameleon body parts and body cases with pre-assembled gears mechanisms, a motor, and battery case to build a walking chameleon robot measuring 17cm in length. Also required but not included in this kit: a small crosshead screwdriver and 2x1.5V AAA batteries.
For ages over 8
Charlie Walked on the Moon
$24.95
An amazing true-life cosmic adventure!
Have you ever wondered what it's like to live on the Moon?
Leave Earth behind. Fly through outer space. Feel the exhilaration of exploring another world. Experience the thrill of adventure and the dangers of space flight, from mission launch, to final splashdown.
Join Charlie duke on his amazing adventure to the moon.
Coding and Computer Science Kit
$44.95
Discover the fundamentals of coding and computer science without a computer! Impress your digital native friends with your initials encoded in a cool binary necklace. Race the clock to sort objects by weight, using real sorting algorithms, just like computers do billions of times a day. Make an encryption device to uncover the secrets of ancient and modern message encryption. Write a program to guide a friend through a hidden maze and crack the code to create surprising, pixelated pictures.
Day and Night First Words
$14.95
From baby's tummy time to toddlers first words, this little book grows with your child. A great companion for daily routines from morning to night.
Made from recycled materials and printed with vegetable inks.
Recommended for ages 0+
DK Findout Earth
$19.95
Earth
Have you ever wanted to know which is the tallest mountain on Earth? Or which continent is the largest?
Dk Findout! Earth is packed with surprising facts and amazing pictures. It's a fascinating book filled with big ideas.
Doodle It & Go Erasable Book
$24.95
Perfect for car rides, playdates, long wait in lines, travels and more!
- Lies flat
- Flexible and firm
- Water resistant
- Tactile trim
- Easy wipe
- Reusable
- Mess Free
- Sustainable
Explore Planets
$34.95
Training problems solving skills.
Helps develop:
- Logical thinking
- Finger dexterity
- Sensory development
Fibre Optic Lamp
$19.95
This fibre optic lamp changes colour from blue, green, purple to red.
Three AAA batteries required. Batteries not included.
First Sticker Book Space (Usborne)
$19.95
Strap yourself in for a rocket-fuelled adventure into the world of space. Use the stickers in this book to bring each amazing scene to life.
Forensic Science Kit
$24.95
This Forensic Science kit is written by qualified scientists and teaches the techniques that scientists use every day to solve crimes!
Take plaster casts of shoe prints, extract DNA, analyse inks and create a fingerprint database.
Forensic Science collect evidence and preserve the integrity of the evidence so that it is admissible in court. With this kit our future scientists will be introduced to this fascinating world and gain valuable insights into scientific procedures. And have fun!
List of experiments:
- Take plaster casts of shoe prints and match pattern evidence to suspects’ shoes
- Create a fingerprint database and learn how to lift and analyse a mystery print
- Extract your own DNA
- Use chromatography to analyse and identify different inks.
Galactic Spring Walker
$4.95
Watch it walk, end over end, in a series of intergalactic arcs.
For ages 5+
Glow in the Dark Solar System
$29.95
Take a trip into space with this cosmic glow-in-the-dark activity kit.
Inside you will find everything you need to build and paint your very own glow-in-the-dark solar system, plus glowing ceiling stickers to light up your room, intergalactic scratch art and a giant Solar System poster.
With two jam-packed activity books bursting with fun facts, puzzles and an astronaut's log, get ready to learn, build and create as you race into place!
Glow-in-the-Dark Galaxy Throw
$36.95
Great for sleepovers, gaming, reading, camping, hiding from parents and more!
Ultra soft fleece! Perfect size to take anywhere.
Size: 50x60"/152x127cm
Glowing 3-D Planets
$12.95
Bring the brilliance of the celestial sky into your own room with the 8 glowing planets in our solar system! These planets out-glow all others thanks to our proprietary Glominite formula. Simply apply the reusable adhesive putty to attach planets to your ceiling. Then turn out the lights and marvel at the solar system that you've created!
Go Genius World
$24.95
Go on a 3-step educational journey with this geography-themed memory game that supports Key Stage 1 and 3 teaching.
- Play the game and win as many pairs of matching cards as possible.
- Study the cards.
- Do the Go Genius challenge.
Anyone who gets five out of five questions correct is a genius and gets to put a genius stamp (provided) in their passport (also provided, for you to personalise).
Them move on to another Go Genius title and fill up your passport with genius stamps.
Contents:
- 36 cards
- Instructions
- 36 questions
- 4 stamps
- 1 passport
Gravity Gunk
$9.95
Includes: 5g Gravity Goo Powder, 1 Plastic test tube with lid, Activity Guide
High Bounce Ball Kit
$14.95
This fantastic kit includes everything you need to create up to 6 high bouncing balls! It's never been more fun to bounce your unique design!
Kit includes:
- 1 large mould
- 2 small moulds
- 6 sachets of crystal powder
- Full instructions
Please note: This kit contains enough powder to make 1x large ball and 2x small balls or alternatively 6x small balls. Store balls in an airtight container. Over time the balls will gradually dry out and bounce will decrease.
For ages 6+
How to be a Space Explorer
$29.95
Buckle up! How to be a Space Explorer is a practical manual for all aspiring astronauts, packed with jaw-dropping stories from real-life space exploration. Learn how to navigate black holes, slingshot around Jupiter and survive the freezing depths of space. This book will blast you into the stratosphere, so strap yourself in and enjoy the ride.
Incredible But True Space
$29.95
The universe is huge and includes everything in space, from large stars and galaxies to tiny pieces of dust. Learn all about the wonders of space in Incredible but True: Space!
How hot is the sun?
Which planet rotates on its side?
Why does Saturn have rings?
Uncover the mysteries of space, from stars and planets to space travel. Explore the International Space Station, meet the Curiosity rover as it tours Mars, and learn how to observe the night sky in this fun and educational book!
Jelly Fish Lamp
$49.95
This Jelly Fish Lamp is a LED colour changing lamp.
This lamp can run on either batteries or a USB cable.
Jumbo Floor Puzzle - Space Explorer
$24.95
48 pieces
3+
Puzzle Size 92cm x62cm
Kids - Cheeky Space Monkey Shirt
$24.95
Have a look at this Cheeky Space Monkey Shirt.
Kids - Selfie at the Dish Shirt
$24.95
Enjoy this kids Selfie at the Dish T-Shirt. 100% Cotton. Colour Black
Kitchen Science Clock
$24.95
Create a working battery using everyday kitchen items. Use aluminium foil, salt, and a pencil to build a battery that powers a large LCD clock.
Fun Science Experiment- Create a home-made working battery using everyday kitchen items!
S.T.E.M Learning- Engage kids in exciting, hands-on science experiments.
Cool LCD Clock- Power a big-screen LCD clock with your homemade battery.
Chemical Reactions- Discover how salt water, aluminium foil, and graphite (pencil) generate electricity.
Contents:
- Test tubes
- A test tube holder
- A test tube cover
- A clock
- A clock holders
- Long and short connection clips,
- Wire
- Pencils
- Foil Sheets
- A dropper
- Terminal caps
For ages 5+
Learning Kids Maths - Level 1
$6.95
A book to discover the child's analytical thinking power.
'Learning Kids Maths' is book that enables the young children to learn and enjoy the world of numbers. Our book has a rich content of number activities; addition, subtraction, multiplication and grouping activity questions and time activities. enjoy solving, writing and tracing! Have fun!
Learning Kids Maths - Level 2
$6.95
A book to discover the child's analytical thinking power.
'Learning Kids Maths' is a book that enables the young children to learn and enjoy the world of numbers. Our book has a rich content of number activities; addition, subtraction, multiplication and grouping activity questions and time activities. Enjoy solving, writing and tracing! Have fun!
Learning Kids Science - Level 2
$6.95
A book to discover the child's analytical thinking power.
'Learning Kids Science' is a series for kids. Each book of our series covers the essentials that a kid should learn about the subject. We have used student- friendly language and colourful illustrations to make learning enjoyable for kids. So, grab the series and make your child learn about Science.
Learning Kids Science Book - Level 1
$6.95
A book to discover the child's analytical thinking power.
'Learning Kids Science' is a series for kids. each book of our series covers the essentials that a kid should learn about the subject. We have used student-friendly language and colourful illustrations to make learning enjoyable for kids. So, grab the series and make your child learn about science.
Liquid Timer
$19.95
Four cells of brightly-coloured oil which drip and slide up and down between the cells as the timer is turned over, creating multiple squares of translucent colour and providing a fascinating visual experience.
Keep the Multi Coloured Liquid Timer handy for a calming, mesmerizing visual experience.
- Perfect for visual input
- Can be used as a timer for relaxation or transitioning for activities
- Suitable for all ages
- A very popular sensory resource
Little Astronauts
$19.95
It's time to launch into space and discover all of the planets!
Simply draw a card to discover a planet, and pace it in the correct location in your solar system. The first astronaut to complete their solar system, wins!
Children learn skills like turn-taking, counting and strategy, as well as laughing at each others silly alien impressions! They can also learn simple facts about each planet as they play.
Little Astronauts is the perfect introduction to card games!
Magnetic Space Mission
$14.95
Its an educational solar system race which is ideal for travelling.
Space Mission
Numbers of players: 2-4 players
The game consists of: 4 spaceship magnets, a die and game board.
Game objective: to win the space mission - landing first on the sun.
Instructions included
Magnetic Tangram
$14.95
Tangram is well known as a Chinese brain teaser. This classic game is simple with minimal rules and yet with infinite possibilities. Tangram assists in the development of cognitive skills such as form recognition, problem solving and spatial reasoning.
This game includes: 30 tangram puzzles, 7 'Tan' magnets, a "solution cover" magnet, and a game board.
Numbers of players: This game is suitable for 1 player
Objective: create a defined form using all 7 Tan magnets to match the puzzle image.
Instructions - cover the solution using the "Solution Cover" magnet and try to create the form shown in one of the 30 puzzles using all 7 Tan magnets. For additional puzzles a quick search in Google will provide numerous options.
Make your own Space Sand Art
$24.95
Layer the colourful sand to create 4 out-of-this-world sandscapes in 4 space-themed bottles.
Includes:
- 4 x moulds - Planet, Rocket, Moon and Shooting Star
- 9 x sachets of coloured sand, 1 x sachet of glow in the dark sand and 1 x sachet of glitter
- 1 x funnel
- 1 x sand tool
- 2.8m string
Full instructions included.
Math Magic
$24.95
Maths + Magic = TOTALLY AWESOME!
The calculator doesn't lie! But it might be one of the only things in this kit I can say that about... Practice and learn new math skills while impressing your family & friends with cool magic tricks and games.
This kit includes over 15 awesome math magic tricks, including mind reading magic flip puzzles. It comes with a calculator included, so even those who are still learning can get on board.
Great gift to encourage learning AND fun!
Ages: 8+
Mini Pin Art
$17.95
Put your imagination to the test with this great Pin Art desk toy!
Wherever you are at school, work or home - you can be entertained for hours exploring the limitless sculpture making possibilities of Pin Art.
And it's so simple to use! Just tip the frame so that all the pins touch the perspex, then slide them over any object to create a 3D impression!
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