Science experiments gifts for 8 to 9 year olds

Brain Box Absolute Electronic - 180+ Experiments Kit by Brainbox offers an exciting range of electronic kits featuring an innovative, easy-to-use press-stud system for making connections. Reminiscent of the kits from our childhood, these are much easier to use without...

A highly illustrated, playful field guide for budding natural scientists and curious observers of the world right under our noses. Observology is the study of looking. An observologist makes scientific expeditions, albeit very small ones, every day. They notice interesting details...

Build your own robotic human hand and amaze your friends with it realistic gripping movements. Robotic Hand will grab your imagination!

Brain Box Mini 80+ Experiments Set offers an engaging range of electronic kits, featuring a user-friendly press-stud system for effortless connections. These kits are reminiscent of those from yesteryears but are designed for easy use, eliminating the need for fiddly...

Discover the thrill of excavation with the National Geographic Shark Tooth Dig Kit. Dig through the excavation brick to uncover 4 replica shark teeth, then transform your favourite Great White shark tooth into a wearable necklace using the included necklace...

Put this robot mini vehicle together, then add salty water to the specially designed battery cartridges and off it goes! It's amazing! Discover the wonders of renewable energy with the 4M: Salt-Powered Robot. This engaging science kit allows you to...

Create glowing hearts that light up the night! This kit lets kids make fun, glowing decorations that shine in the dark. Perfect for hands-on creativity, it turns science into a magical experience full of colour, curiosity, and glowing fun.

An engaging and accessible introduction with information on exactly 100 science topics that will fascinate and inspire children - and adults too. Packed with facts and colourful infographics on both familiar and less familiar topics from the Earth's magnetic poles...

National Geographic Science Explorations: Mega Earth Science Kit invites you to dive into the fascinating world of Earth science. Dig out incredible pyrite and gemstone specimens, grow your own crystal, and build an erupting volcano! You'll even be able to...

A bright information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? Scientists and historians have...

Grow your own magical garden! This kit lets kids create glowing flowers that light up in the dark. Perfect for hands-on fun and creative exploration, it turns science into a magical experience full of wonder and discovery. Watch curiosity bloom...

Build, explore, and bring a robot to life! This kit lets kids assemble their own working robot, combining hands-on construction with exciting STEM learning. Perfect for curious minds, it turns science and technology into a fun, interactive adventure. The 4M:...

Bring the wonders of space to life with this 30cm glow-in-the-dark planetarium model. Assemble the planets, paint them in bold, vibrant colours, and add special glow effects to create a stunning display. Once complete, watch your solar system light up...

Step into the shoes of a detective with the KidzLabs Spy Science Detective Forensic Tool Kit!  This comprehensive set equips young sleuths with everything they need to conduct their own forensic investigations. It includes tools for collecting and analysing fingerprints,...

Unearth prehistoric wonders with this all-in-one dinosaur STEAM project kit. Dig through the excavation block to uncover a mysterious fossil, then build a dynamic diorama complete with a quicksand pool and erupting volcano. Mould and paint your own 3D T-Rex...

A bumper book of fun with maths, stuffed with things to draw, puzzle, invent, order, unscramble, code, and decode, for kids aged 7+ years from Australia's best known maths man. There's magic in maths - if you know where to...

Volcanoes + Eruptions = Awesome Science Fun! Create an eruption with National Geographic Volcano Science - Build Your Own Volcano. Your child will get to cast their own volcano (plaster and mould included), paint it (paint and brush provided), and...

Secure your space with the 4M: Spider Spy Motion Detector! This kit transforms any room into a high-tech security zone using a sophisticated LED light beam alarm system. Kids can set up reflective mazes to test agility and detection skills,...

Grow your own Crystal and make a magical unicorn wonderland.  This 4M Unicorn Crystal Terrarium provides a visually stimulating experience for kids who have a keen interest in crystals, unicorns and science. Kids can watch the crystal grow like magic...

In this time-travel storybook and cookbook with a cosmic twist, take a journey through time and space to discover the secrets of baking! Did you know that bread is made from stardust? Board the rocket and blast off on an...

Get ready for a spinning adventure with the dancing pirate and its treasure box. Place the treasure chest close to the pirate skeleton and watch it magically start to spin.

Explore sensory play with these easy, at-home water-based bottle experiments! Watch kids' cares melt away as they’re mesmerised by swirling glitter, or challenge themselves to tilt a fish through a hoop in the two leak-proof bottles provided. The fun doesn’t...

Made from trash, powered by green energy. Enjoy blasting rocket fun by recycling two drink bottles and a few old magazine pages. Stamp on the empty bottle and watch your rocket fly up to 25 metres (80ft). Learn the underlying...

Discover the fascinating blend of classic animation and modern play with the KidzLabs Animation Fidget Spinner! This unique toy combines the fun of a fidget spinner with the science of zoetropes, an early form of animation. By spinning the device,...

Bring the night sky indoors! This kit lets kids create glowing masterpieces with vibrant glow-in-the-dark paint. Perfect for decorating bedrooms, crafting fun projects, or exploring their creativity, it turns ordinary walls and surfaces into a sparkling starry scene. Hours of...

The National Geographic STEM series provides kids high-quality educational toys that are a whole lot of fun! This Light Up Crystal Growing Kit gives you everything you need to grow three amazing crystals and display them on a sleek, stylish...

Unlock the secrets of energy with the Galt Energy Lab. This hands-on science kit enables children to generate electricity, build circuits, and learn about renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power. Featuring a full-colour lab book and seven...

Galt – Unlock Science: Water Step into the shoes of a scientific detective with the Galt Unlock Science: Water kit! When waste chemicals are illegally dumped into a river, young investigators must learn the science, complete experiments, solve clues, and...

Make a 9.5 cm tall solid volcano. Paint and decorate it. Amaze your friends and family with a bubbly fizzy lava eruption. It's an awesome science project and a cool desktop decoration. This kit includes fast drying plaster, volcano mold,...

Launch glider planes, test out parachutes and spin a helicopter rotor Discover the fearsome forces involved in flight and check out death-defying flying facts Based on the bestselling books written by Nick Arnold and illustrated by Tony De Saulles Contains...

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography. about Dr. Jonas Salk, the creator of the polio vaccine. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! This Little Golden Book about Dr....

Explore fascinating text and stunning illustrations covering everything from planets and asteroids to galaxies and black holes! Then turn to the back of the book to press-out eight planets and the Sun that can be slotted together and displayed, in...

Jump in and get ready for a ton of fun and learning with The Cool Series Collection! These four amazing books are made for everyone to enjoy and discover cool things. Laugh with funny jokes, find out mind-blowing facts, and...

Fabulous flap book that demonstrates basic scientific ideas in a simple and engaging way. Each double page shows key ideas from a different branch of science, including astronomy, ecology, chemistry and physics. Reveals the secrets of how our world works...

Horrible Science - Creepy Crystals invites you to delve into the fascinating world of crystals with hands-on experiments and intriguing facts. Grow a creepy crystal tree, create your own diamonds and make crystals that rock! Along your journey, discover how...

Grow amazing glowing crystals in your own home! Includes a learning guide packed full of interesting crystal facts and a real fluorite specimen! Features: Includes Growing powder, seed rock, stir stick, real fluorite crystal, instructions The perfect family activity. Become...

Perform amazing kitchen experiments with everyday materials. Contains 6 specially designed kitchen experiments. Generate electricity by using a fork and lemon. Launch a rocket fueled by baking soda and vinegar. Build a table top volcano which erupts with bubbly “lava”.

Learn the science of cleaning and reusing dirty water. Build your own water filtration and desalination plant. It's a cool water science experimental kit. Children can experiement by pouring a cup of coffee into the top of the unit and...

It's time to take #1 science author Chris Ferrie's unique brand of learning to the next level: your little scientist will soar with aerospace engineering-the science of flight! Equip the next generation of scientists with a brand new series from...

Red Kangaroo learns about the waves that exist beyond the ocean in this enlightening addition to the Everyday Science Academy series from #1 science author, Chris Ferrie! Equip the next generation of scientists with a brand new series from Chris...

Super Fun Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids offers 52 simple science activities for families to do together. In Super Fun Kitchen Science Experiments for Kid-adapted from Kitchen Science Lab for Kids-each activity follows clear, photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions exploring subjects as...

A bumper book for little learners bursting with fantastic facts and super scientific ideas. This beginners' book introduces children to the science all around us. From how a plant makes seeds, and how a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, to...

Create 25 amazing projects with 3D printing! With 3D Printing and Maker Lab for Kids, you can explore the creative potential behind this game-changing technology. Design your projects using free browser-based versions of CAD software Tinkercad and SketchUp. Follow the...

Watch the foam ball float and glow in the dark as if it is defying gravity. Perform interesting experiments and learn about Bernoulli's airflow principle.  Contains 1 casing, 1 motor, 1 blister cup, wheels, ribbon, air rope extension, large and...

Make a lava-ly erupting volcano, become a survival expert and discover why volcanoes blow their tops! Contents: plastic volcano model, tartaric acid, bicarbonate of soda, goggles, scoop, mini card stand-ups, and 'Horrible Info' leaflet. Suitable from 8 yrs+

8 Experiments for hours of fun Includes a 36-page lab notebook Suitable for ages 8 years and up Ideal for rainy days and school holiday activities

Turn a soda can into a fun character that wobbles and walks around! Dress it up with cute accessories and stage your own fashion show! Suitable for ages 8 years and up. 4M Steam Powered Miss Tin Can Robot is...

Power up this ingenious overhead lamp with gravity to light up your surroundings. You can also bring it with you and crank the handle to create a dynamo torch. This kit contains 1 set of plastic parts, 1m rope, 7 screws, 1 set...

A magical journey of scientific discovery begins here! Four friends, the Museum Kids, are off on an incredible adventure to discover the history of science at the Museum of Science. A magical lift takes them to 9th Century China to...

New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty and neuroscientist Theanne Griffith’s Rockin’ Robots is the fifth book in a nonfiction early-reader series about the science of robots starring Ada Twist, Scientist! What exactly is a robot? How do they talk...

Learn what makes things move with the #1 science author for kids, Chris Ferrie! Equip the next generation of scientists with a brand new series from Chris Ferrie, the #1 science author for kids! Red Kangaroo is playing with her...

Learn how to make colorful rainbows dance across the sky with the #1 science author for kids, Chris Ferrie! Equip the next generation of scientists with a brand new series from Chris Ferrie, the #1 science author for kids! Rainbows...

Make maths matter! At-home math allows you to motivate unenthusiastic math students in an environment through creativity and understanding that is not always possible in a school setting. Math Lab for Kids provides a fun, engaging, and colorful approach to...

Pack your brain with over 100 of the yuckiest facts and trivia from around the world! From yucky germs to animals who clean the snot out of their noses with their tongues, you’ll find everything you need to know about...

Charles Darwin tells the story of this key scientific figure, covering his origins as the son of a wealthy doctor, his famous voyage on HMS Beagle, the development of his evolutionary theories, the publication of On the Origin of Species...

A crate has arrived and it's packed with scientific objects from all around the world! Can you assemble them in time for the museum's big opening? Among the spectacular pop-ups to build are a Mars rover, a Watt steam engine,...

Embark an epic learning adventure that you can play along with in-game! Join a new host of funny characters as they tackle a zombie outbreak in the Overworld! Discover how to use redstone to flood your world with zombies, then...

Is it magic? Or is it science? Amaze family and friends with these 50 science experiments designed to work as magic tricks! Make a flame jump from candle to candle, create a cloud in a bottle, and keep water from...

Get ready for a four-part audio adventure that brings the Science Museum to life. Curious kids just pop one of the four Tonies in this set on their Toniebox to head into a world of imagination, exploring topics like space...

Unlock the potential of household items with the KidzLabs Kitchen Science Clock! This innovative educational kit allows young scientists to explore the principles of chemical reactions and electrical circuits by building a fully functioning digital clock powered by simple materials...

Let your imagination glow as creepy crawlies come to life in illuminated test tubes. It's a cool bedroom decor and night light. The 4M: Glow Critter Lab allows you to create your own glowing creatures, providing both a fun activity...

Build a colourful machine that changes directions all by itself! Understand the cool technology inside that helps this robot clean your room automatically. Ages 8yrs+.

Pack up sandcastle-building supplies, sunscreen, and this take-along activity book! In the second book of the Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing, little beachcombers are encouraged to discover all the wonders of saltwater oceans and freshwater lakes,...

Squeeze slimy snots through a soft and squishy nose! Explore ten different experiments on sinus-based anatomy, make sense of scents with the power of smell, and even whip up a batch of boogers! Learn how snot, mucus, and nose hairs...