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Newton's Cradle
$29.95
An educational demonstration of Newton's law of equal and opposite reaction and a classic executive toy.
Noisy Rhymes - Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
$19.95
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
Shining brightly in the sky!
On the turn of each page, press the button and sing along with all your new friends!
Recommended for 3+
Note Pads
$6.95
Note Pads
- Pink 'I'm So Dishy'
- Black, Yellow and Blue 'As a matter of fact, the world does revolve around ME'
- 50 pages, lined
- 9cm (W) 0.07cm (H) 15cm (L)
- Pocket sized note pad
On-The-Go Game Duo Space Adventure
$19.95
Travel the galaxy with two all-time favourite games as you move planets and rockets across the grids printed on this handy travel bag. Includes ten wooden counters, a wooden die, and instructions.
Optical Illusions
$29.95
Science kit for young researchers
About this kit:
When looking at the world around us, our eyes collect information that our brain interprets. But are we really seeing reality as it is? As you will soon see, sometimes our brain interprets reality in a wrong way. To put it simply; Seeing is (not always) believing!
In this kit we will explore different types of fascinating optical illusions including: double meaning illusions - is it a face or a vase?, movement illusions - is the picture moving?!?, distorting illusions - is this really a straight line? You will build a magical piggy bank that will make your money disappear, explore colour illusions with special spinners. These are just a few of many exciting experiments inside. Over a dozen of them in this exciting kit!
This science kit comes equipped with the necessary equipment excluding some common household items. It includes a clear guide accompanied with photos of the processes as well as fascinating scientific explanations and facts.
Orbiting Solar System
$44.95
Assemble your own moving solar system!
Set the planets I motion with a flick of your wrist! Build a mechanical model of the solar system including the sun and eight planets (also known as an orrery,) wind it up, and watch the planets revolve around the sun. Assemble this complex machine using snap-together plastic parts to learn how the gears and windup mechanism work to spin the model. Detail each planet with colourful, realistic-looking printed planet graphics. Discover how a special type of gear called a planetary gear is used to stimulate the mesmerizing motion of the solar system. Learn about the order of the planets, their relative sizes, their rates of revolution around the sun, their appearance, and other planetary facts. Bonus: There's a built-in expansion slot in case the mysterious Planet Nine is discovered! This kit includes full-colour step-by-step illustrated assembly instructions.
Outback Astronomer
$39.95
The extraordinary story of how an amateur astronomer's unwavering passion for the cosmos propelled him from the mines of Broken Hill to working with NASA.
Born and raised in remote Broken Hill, Trevor Barry left school after Year 10 to work in the mines. Years later, a single glimpse of Saturn through a colleague's telescope knocked Trevor's world completely off its axis, turning his whole life upside down.
With his newfound passion and armed with decades of outback know-how, Trevor set about building an observatory in his backyard using bits and pieces from his shed, a second-hand washing machine motor, rainwater tank parts and an old catamaran wire. It took some canny negotiations with his wife, Cheryl, 'the Gorgeous and Adorable', whose prized garden took a battering - especially when he decided to add a second storey - but before long Trevor was not just gazing at the stars but capturing extraordinary images of the planets.
Over the years, Trevor's love affair with Saturn, 'the ringed jewel of the solar system', only grew more passionate, and in his early fifties he did a degree in astronomy, topping his class. When he recorded a massive storm on Saturn from his backyard observatory, he alerted NASA. The world's greatest space agency took note and invited Trevor to contribute to its interplanetary research - leading to opportunities far beyond Broken Hill and even Trevor's wildest dreams.
Today, when he's not trending the greens at his local bowls club, Trevor can usually be found in his background, collecting data for international research projects. His work is held in high regard by professional astronomers, and his observations are published in peer-reviewed scientific journals around the world.
Outer Space
$19.95
Take turns playing cards to create an EVER-EXPANDING GALAXY!
Strategically place your cards to create giant constellations, massive nebulas, supermassive black holes, and more!
Can you find the perfect space to place your cards for an astronomical score?
Outer Space Activity Book
$14.95
Blast off for OUTER SPACE!
Children will have hours of far-out fun with this activity book. It's filled with mazes, word searches, colouring pages, and more!
Featuring 64 full colour pages on high-quality paper.
With over 50 activities -Mazes, matching games, sudoku, word searches, far-out facts, word scrambles, and more!
Parkes Radio Telescope Polo Shirt - Grey
$39.95
Lightweight, soft material! Perfect for remembering your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope.
Parkes Radio Telescope Polo Shirt - Navy
$39.95
Lightweight, soft material! Perfect for remembering your trip to the Parkes Radio Telescope.
Picnic Blanket
$49.95
Protect your clothes from grass, dirt and sand when you relax in the outdoors using this printed picnic rug.
- Dimensions/Size: 137cm (L) x 0.5cm (H) x 122cm (W)
Features:
- Folds away neatly for easy storage
- A carry handle for easy transport
- Front pouch for storing small items (e.g. keys, sunscreen, a book, etc.)
Pin Art
$29.95
Use this Pin Art to make cool pictures and have loads of fun!
Planet Dig Earth
$29.95
Channel your inner geologist to excavate 8 crystals and rocks from the Earth and 1 from the Moon.
Use the wooden mallet, chisel and dust brush included to chip away at the Earth to discover buried crystals and fossils..
Includes:
- Clay Earth with 8 crystals and rocks buried inside
- Clay Moon with a piece of granite buried inside
- Wooden mallet, chisel and dust brush
- Keychain to display one of your crystals
Information and instructions booklet included
Planet Earrings
$19.95
Created with natural gemstone beads.
Please note: The earrings will not look exactly the same as pictured as all stones are unique and different.
Pocket Volcano
$9.95
Perform your own 'volcanic eruptions' on the tabletop, in the bath or even inside a glass. It's an awesome science gadget that will captivate your attention.
For ages over 5
Professor Noggin's Earth Science
$19.95
Professor Noggin explores the earth, from the North Pole to the South Pole, and all parts in between. Learn all about canyons, caves, clouds, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanoes.. and more!
Raccoon on the moon book
$19.95
A lively story with humorous illustrations, ideal for children who are beginning to read for themselves, or for reading aloud together. With simple rhyming text and phonic repetition, specially designed to develop essential language and early reading skills. Guidance notes for parents are included at the back of the book.
Rainbow Comet Ball
$9.95
Watch the rainbow tail streak through the sky, adding a bust of colour to every throw!
Size:
Ball: 8 x 8cm
Tail: 1m
Rainbow Pin Art
$19.95
Make an impression and turn everyday objects and yourself into a work of art!
With over 1300 pins, get creative with Rainbow Pin Art. Make a 3D relief of your hand, your foot or your face, or take your favourite toy, and create a rainbow artwork! Pin Art is also great for sensory play, and can assist with self-regulation through tactile, visual and auditory stimulation.
Rulers
$6.95
Dish rulers
- Multiple colour options
- 7 Dish photos in the centre
- Measures in centimetres and inches
Sand Art
$34.95
Unique works of art at every turn!
Mesmerising and Relaxing. Sand Art uses the forces of gravity to create completely unique sandscapes every time you turn it. Can be used portrait and landscape.
Self-standing frame: 20 x 14.5 x 3.5cm
Sands of Time
$29.95
Sit back and relax as the ferrous sand slips through the glass towards the magnetic beechwood base. Turn it over again and again to experience a unique configuration each time.
Science Magic
$24.95
This experiment kit could be the perfect present for the little learner in your life. Suitable for ages 8 and older, this educational kit will provide hours of stimulating play. The perfect present for the coming holiday season.
Features:
- 4M toys
- Design: KidzLabs Scientific Magic 20-Trick Kit
- Colour: Multi
- Great educational tool
- Hours of fun whilst learning
- Science mad fun
- Fantastic present idea
- 20 magical science tricks and props in one box
- Perfect for kids to experiment with science and showmanship
- Some common household items are needed for some tricks
- Box contains props needed for performing tricks
- Includes items such as plastic cups, mini boat and 24-page instruction manual
- Materials: N/A
- Recommended for ages 8+ years
- Dimensions (approx. cm): N/A
- Assembly required: Yes
Scratch Globe
$99.95
Itching to Travel?
Scratch it
Featuring a top layer of removeable foil. Personalise your globe as a record of your travels and proudly display where your adventures have taken you.
Scratch Map Travel Edition
$34.95
Reveal a world of colour
Scratch Map Travel Edition is the on-the-go version of the original Scratch Map. This travel-sized map features a removeable foil layer that can be used to record everywhere you've been.
Document all of your travels
Record your thoughts and experiences along the way using the 'travel log' on the back of your Scratch Map Travel Edition. It's the perfect travelling companion for every epic adventure.
Size: 42cm x 29.7cm
Selfie at The Dish Mug
$14.95
A "selfie" taken by aliens on their most recent visit to "The Dish". Yours to show off on a mug. Artwork by M. Marshall.
Silver plated Dish Coin
$4.95
A silver plated souvenir coin in a clear protective capsule
Sliding Tile Puzzle
$9.95
This space themed sliding tile puzzle is a great brain teaser and will keep the kids entertained. There are 15 moveable tiles.
Solar System Bracelet
$24.95
Created with natural gemstone beads. Shows all planets + sun and moon on bracelet.
Space Discovery Kit
$19.95
Learn about space with this kit which contains 5 experiments including creating a planet mobile and moulding a martian.
Contains full instructions in English and French.
For children 8 years old and over.
Space Discovery Sticker Activity Set
$14.95
Blast into space with this curious collection of out-of-this-world spacecrafts, shooting stars, and astronaut pals! The vast expanse of space stretches out across a four-panel foldout play scene. Fill the starry sky with planets, rockets, and asteroids from over 100 intergalactic stickers. On the reverse side, complete the scene and gear up the spacecraft for interstellar exploration.
The double-sized foldout measures 34 inches when opened and comes with over 100 repositionable stickers to decorate the front and back.
Not for children under 3 years.
Space Exploration
$49.95
Build and paint your own Solar System planetarium model, construct a space projector and enjoy a spectacular space themed slide show. Decorate your room with a giant Solar System poster and glow stars. This science kit is ideal for budding young astronomers.
Contents:
- 1 solar system planetarium assembly set ( includes 1 set 3D solar system plastic planets, 1 set stand and rotating arms, 9 steel bars, 1 strip of paint pots, 1 glow paint, 1 Saturn ring template and sandpaper )
- 1 space projector assembly set ( includes 2 cases halves, 2 focusing rings, 1 battery case cover, 2 convex lenses, 11 screws, 1 support, 1 LED holder , 2 terminal caps )
- 40 glow stars ( 2 sizes )
- 1 set space projector slides ( 12 slides )
- 1 Solar System poster ( 59cm x 42cm )
- 8-page instructions booklet.
Also required but NOT included in this kit: 3 x 1.5V AAA batteries and a small crosshead screwdriver.
Space Explorer Jelly Stickers
$12.95
- Easy to peal
- Reuseable
- Washproof
This pack includes 38 jelly stickers
Space Maze
$9.95
Can you guide the ball through the maze, from the blazing star into the black hole? How many different ways can you find?
Space Odyssey Pinball
$14.95
This classic handheld pinball game will provide hours of fun, for all ages. To play, load one of the six ball bearings into the launch tube, and get ready for a Space Odyssey! Pull back the trigger to release the ball and send it spinning through space - can land the ball in the black hole to score a 600?
Space Projector Flashlight Torch
$12.95
Project super space pictures onto your bedroom wall!
24 pictures!
Turn white lens cover to focus. Turn disc to change image
Space Torch Projector
$14.95
Shine the Torch Projector on your wall or ceiling and project the selected image up to 90cm wide. Includes keychain, so you can take it anywhere.
Contains 24 images over 3 interchangeable discs.
Space Trivia
$14.95
Expand your knowledge of outer space with 50 fun quiz cards!
Ages 5+
Space wonder gyroscope
$19.95
Didactic precision instrument, it challenges the force of gravity remaining balanced in any position. It is operated by the cord included in the pack. Ages: 6+
Please note: They come in a variety of different colours so they will be sent out at random.
Spaceman Splatman
$4.95
Throw a stretchy sticky spacemen and watch him splat then crawl down the wall!
Spaceship Acrylic Light
$24.95
This retro-inspired rocket will add a touch of intergalactic magic to any room. Simply plug the cord into any USB power source to illuminate the stylized white outline with super-bright multi-coloured 'neon-style' light.
Size: 15 x 4.6 x 15 cm
Includes 2m USB cord with switch
Star Disc
$19.95
Double-sided Planisphere for the Southern Hemisphere. Now comes in clear PVC plastic. Printed in black. Features: · North and South sides give greater space and clarity. · Clear, uncluttered design. Artwork by Wil Tirion. · Major stars, galaxies, nebulae and clusters in colour. · Comes with a reference guide with lists of Stars and binocular objects and planet positions for the next 5 years. · Size: 27 x 24 cm, Suitable for latitudes 25° to 45° South. (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Argentina & Chile.)Information
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