Science and Nature 2013-14 Updated with new products
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CONTENTS For our new products this year, look for this symbol
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Science Kits NEW
PATHFINDERS Wooden Mechanical kits
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Koontz
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Museum Victoria and Discover Science
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CSIRO and Scyance
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Bug Viewers
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Magnifiers and Periscopes
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Microscopes
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Binoculars
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Outdoor Explorer
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Nature Explorer
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Star Theater
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Dinosaurs
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Excavation Kits
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Jurassic Eggs
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Latex Dinosaurs
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Rocks and Minerals
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Science Toys Souvenir Torches
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Stampers
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Replicas
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Finger Puppets
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Hand Puppets
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Games
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Sales Agents and Distributors
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Cover photo: Tawny Frogmouth, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia: Nigel Kirby
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PATHFINDERS !
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6700 MEDIEVAL SIEGE TOWER
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6701 MEDIEVAL TREBUCHET
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Siege Towers allowed soldiers to reach the ramparts of castle walls while providing them shelter from attack. This product is suitable for use with Lego men and other figurines. It includes its own working catapult at the top and operating drawbridge.
Trebuchets use a weighted basket and a host of mechanical principles to fling projectiles from a pouch over the walls of castles. Box size (mm) : 520 x 120 x 60 Weight : 900 grams (approx.)
Box size (mm) : 520 x 120 x 60 Assembled: W : 180mm L : 390mm H : 320mm Ages 9 and up
Assembled: W : 200mm L : 480mm H : 500mm Ages 9 and up
Units per pack: 1
6702 MEDIEVAL CATAPULT
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Catapults are basic machines using stored energy to fire objects at enemy defences and forces. This model provides adjustment allowing children to dictate the distance and trajectory of the projectile. Box size (mm): 320 x 100 x 55 Ages 9 and up
6704 DA VINCI ORNITHOPTER
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Leonardo da Vinci developed concepts for a human powered flying machine late in the 15th century. This model is a realistic scaled representation of those designs. With all components included, kids can build an Ornithopter at home. It moves beautifully, encourages kids to explore mechanics and looks great.
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Leonardo da Vinci developed a range of innovative war machines that improved upon traditional medieval designs. This device is adjustable and includes principles of stored energy, ratchets and is a show piece when not in use. Assembled W: 160mm L: 450mm H: 420 mm Box size (mm): 255 x 195 x 55 Units per pack: 1
6705 DA VINCI HELICOPTER
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Leonardo da Vinci developed concepts for a giant ‘air screw’ late in the 15th century. While today’s scientists believe the design wouldn’t fly, this model is a realistic scaled representation of his design. It includes da Vinci gears, a helical sail and a crank. It also integrates well with figurines and can be painted or oiled. Box size (mm): 255 x 195 x 55
Box size (mm): 390 x 165 x 55 Ages 9 and up
6703 DA VINCI CATAPULT
Ages 9 and up
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
Ages 9 and up
Units per pack: 1
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PATHFINDER NEW
6707 LIFT BRIDGE
Used mainly for railways, lift bridges are common throughout the world. This model is based on the truss design. Suitable for use with toy car and train sets and small figurines. Box size (mm) 450 x 165 x 45
Ages 8 and up
Units per pack: 1
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A common sight around the world, the Struass Trunnion Bascule Bridge includes a unique collapsing mechanism that is a joy to watch. The design allows ships and other toys to pass through underneath. Suitable for use with toy car and train sets and small figurines. Box size (mm) 450 x 165 x 45 Ages 8 and up
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6709 SWING BRIDGE
6708 TRUNNION BRIDGE
Units per pack: 1
6711 PTERANADON AUTOMATON
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The small replica dinosaur flaps its wings as the crank is operated by hand.
Type to enter text Model size: 300mm (w) x 170mm (l) x 220 mm (h) Based on the classic design at Newcastle- upon-Tyne in the UK, this elegant design has been used for hundreds years around the world. Suitable for use with toy car and train sets and small figurines. Box size (mm) 450 x 165 x 45 Ages 8 and up
Units per pack: 1
6712 HORSE AUTOMATON
Box (mm): 260 x 170 x 55
Ages 8 and up NEW
The elegant automaton includes motion of both the horse's body and legs in co-ordination. Comprehensive diagrams and instructions are provided inside the box. The finished model can be painted if desired.
Units per pack: 1
6714 DRAGON AUTOMATON
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When the crankshaft is turned, the dragon’s body moves forward and back, while the wings flap, the legs move up and down and the neck, tail and head move in a graceful motion.
Box size (mm): 215 x 165 x 65 Model size (mm): 120 x 170 x 220 Model size (mm): 300x 300 x 280 Box size (mm): 255 x 195 x 55 Ages 8 and up
Units per pack: 1
Ages 8 and up
Units per pack: 1
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PATHFINDERS NEW
6715 CHERRY PICKER Cherry Pickers are used to provide access to high places. They are used throughout construction and emergency services. This model teaches the principles of linkages and includes a small platform for figurines that remains flat at any height. Ages 8 and up
Excavators are heavy industrial machines used to dig holes and move earth. This model teaches the principles of levers and hydraulic power. The mechanism includes two hydraulic cylinders and can be adjusted to provide either digging or scooping actions. Box size (mm): 260 x 170 x 55 Model size (mm) : 90 x 320 x 320 (extended) Units per pack: 1
6710 HYDRAULIC ROBOTIC ARM
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Ages 8 and up
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6716 EXCAVATOR
Box size (mm): 260 x 170 x 55 Model size (mm) : 90 x 320 x 400 (extended) Ages 8 and up
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6706 4 in 1 MULTI PACK
Robotic articulated arms can be found in factories all over the world. This model uses a battery of independent hydraulic circuits to provide absolute control over the arm pincers ... grip, lift, twist, lower and release. Integrate the arm into other construction sets while learning the basics of hydraulics and robotics. Model size (mm): 200 x 600 x 340 Units per pack: 1
6717 CLASSROOM PACK
Units per pack: 1 NEW
The four main Hydraulic Mini Machines are included in this pack. Cherry Picker, Excavator as well as the Platform Lifter and Scissor Lift which cannot be bought separately. Box size (mm) 320 x 255 x 70 Weight: 1.15kg
Ages 8 and up
Units per pack: 1
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Includes teacher info booklet with lesson plans and ideas plus a 15 page student handbook with info about the history of hydraulics machines. Teachers need only scissors, glue and cardboard to get their class inventing with parts for 30 students in pairs to build over 15 machines with an average of 4 pistons per machine.
Ages 8 and up
Units per pack: 1
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KOONTZ KITS Units per pack: 3!
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Box size: 120mm (w) x 200mm (h) x 40mm (d)
3501 THE KALEIDOSCOPE
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Build your own kaleidoscope from strong, easy-toassemble, precut durable and recyclable cardboard parts and mirrors. Instruction leaflet also includes information on the invention of the kaleidoscope and ideas for fun activities.
Build your own working catapult from strong, easy-to-assemble, precut durable and recyclable cardboard parts and elastic string. Discover how such a simple idea generates so much power. Instruction leaflet also includes information on the history of the invention, its use in warfare in the past and the present plus ideas for play.
Ages 5 and up
Ages 5 and up
3503 THE JET CAR
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Build a jet car from strong, easyto-assemble, precut durable and recyclable cardboard parts and power it by air using the balloons supplied. Instruction leaflet explains the science behind the forces involved and oers fun suggestions for further experimentation.
3504 THE COMBINATION LOCK
3505 THE PERISCOPE Build your own periscope from strong, easy-to-assemble, precut durable and recyclable cardboard parts and mirrors and use it to see around corners and over furniture without being seen. Instruction leaflet explains the history and science behind the invention and its applications plus suggests fun play ideas.
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Build a combination lock mechanism from strong, easy-to-assemble, precut durable and recyclable cardboard parts and explore how it works.
Ages 5 and up
Ages 5 and up
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3502 THE CATAPULT
Ages 8 and up NEW
3506 THE CHAOTIC PENDULUM
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Build a pendulum from strong, easy-to-assemble, precut durable and recyclable cardboard parts, string and magnets. Explore the science of magnetic force and learn how its power can be used to keep the pendulum moving in a chaotic system. Can you guess what its next move will be? Instruction leaflet explains the history of the pendulum and its use and suggests further ideas for fun play. Ages 8 and up
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SCIENCE KITS Museum Victoria: Units per pack: 1!!
Box size: 165mm (w) x 240mm (h) x 60mm (d)
78100 MAKE YOUR OWN VOLCANO 78101 CRYSTALS & MINERALS Designed to challenge the enquiring mind this kit is packed with interesting activities and plenty of information. 5 different activities included in the 30 page full colour booklet.
Ages 8 and up
Crystal growing with added activities to help learn about rocks and minerals, their place in our culture and how they are formed. Kit includes several activities and a 30 page full colour booklet.
Ages 10 and up
Explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs with this excavation kit. Find out about Australia’s own dinosaurs, where they lived, what they ate and how they nurtured their young.
Ages 10 and up
Discover Science. Units per pack: 3!
75401 BLOB
78102 DINOSAUR DISCOVERY
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75403 CRYSTAL WONDER
Ages 10 and up
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Ages 10 and up !
Box size: 130mm (w) x 180mm (h) x 55mm (d)
75406
FORENSIC DETECTIVE
Ages 8 and up
5100 SOLAR WINDMILL
5101 SOLAR PLANE
This easy to assemble solar windmill kit demonstrates efficiency of solar power.
This easy to assemble solar plane is made up on a post and the plane spins round under either sunlight or a hot desk lamp. Stands approx 12 cm high.
Stands approx 12 cm high.
Minimum: 3
Ages 5 and up
Minimum: 3
75408
FORCES OF NATURE
Ages 8 and up
Ages 5 and up
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SCIENCE KITS CSIRO. Units per pack: 1!
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Box size: 165mm (w) x 240mm (h) x 60mm (d)
75431 SLIME
75430 FORENSICS
This is a kit with a difference - it’s about the world of the gooey, oozing, slimy, and sticky kind - a specialist branch of science called polymer science. Extract plastic from milk, make heaps of different slimes...and a whole lot more.
Become a real forensic scientist as you dust for fingerprints, analyse handwriting, examine hair and fibre evidence, trace secret documents with ink chromatography, determine the identity of an unknown white powder... and heaps more. 17 activities
75432 ASTRONOMY
Ages 10 and up
18 activities
75433 PRESSURE POWER
Ages 10 and up
Scyance. Units per pack: 1! !
Ages 10 and up
75434 CLIMATE CHANGE
Follow in the footsteps of famous scientists such as Blaise Pascal, Daniel Bernoulli and Sir Isaac Newton to explore kinetic energy, density, pressure and motion. Use the principles and laws developed by these scientists in an exciting collection of hands- on activities to discover how pressure power can be used to drive a hovercraft, control a submarine, launch a rocket, propel a boat or even lift a pile of books! 21 Activities
Make a simple telescope, launch a rocket, assemble a model of the international space station and undertake a series of experiments designed to uncover some of the secrets of our solar system. And much more.
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With this kit you can find out why our climate is changing, how the changes affect life on our planet and what we can do to adjust to them. Carry out hands-on activities to learn about ecosystems and greenhouse gases, find out what causes sea levels to rise, calculate your household energy usage, evaluate alternative energy sources, build a model wind turbine and much more. 18 activities
Ages 10 and up
Box size: 130mm (w) x 180mm (h) x 55mm (d)
75440 BIOLOGY MADNESS
75441 CHEMISTRY CHAOS
Biology Madness is a fun and interactive kit for children. Activities cover the areas of: Microbiology, Environmental Science, Health Science and nutrition, Forensic Science, Biochemistry, Genetics, Physiology, Botany. 68pp full colour booklet. Includes DVD.
The kit includes all the main scientific equipment required for the experiments and a DVD featuring five filmed experiments. The 68 page full colour booklet includes fun facts and further experiments. 23 activities.
26 Activities
Ages 10 and up
23 Activities
Ages 10 and up
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SCIENCE KITS
LG 01 THERMOMETERS
Units per pack: 1
LG 02 GOGGLES
Ages 10 and up
7050 GREEN FACTORY
LG 03
ANALYTICAL
LG 04
BIO LAB
Units per pack: 1
LG 05
COLOUR CHANGE
Ages 10 and up
5061 EGYPTIAN MUMMY KIT
Botanical laboratory supplied with all the necessary instruments to become a “Perfect Gardener”. The kit comes with a full colour scientific manual to perform 14 experiments to explore and learn about the plant kingdom.
The kit consists of a gypsum block with polyresin mummy encased inside.The resin mummy is painted in realistic colors for a a realistic archaeological experience. Use the included roll of gauze tape to wrap and preserve your archaeological treasure.
Box size: 30 x 27 x 8 14 Activities Units per pack: 1
Ages 8 and up
5022 EGYPTIAN EXCAVATION
Display box of 8
5023 EGYPTIAN BLISTER
Excavate an earthen-like block to discover a replica of an Egyptian artifact. Six different types are revealed. Great for school projects.
Excavate an earthen-like block to discover a replica of an Egyptian artifact. Block designed like a pyramid. One replica per block.
Two models in each block Educational and fun.
Units per pack: 6
Ages 6 and up
Ages 6 and up
Units per pack: 12 blisters
Ages 6 and up
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BUG VIEWERS
6518 BUG VIEWER PLUS
6519 WORLD’S BEST BUG VIEWER
Double magnifying container for bug viewing. You can study bug life with two different magnifying size. With the small lens up magnify to approximate twice the size. With the small lens down, magnify to approximate four times the size. Differs from World's Best Bug Viewer: Includes neck strap and tweezers.
Units per pack: 12
Ages 4 and up
6520 SUPER BUG VIEWER
View at two different magnifications. Inspect insects and other small things with the double magnification. Then fold down the second lens for an even closer view. Precision-polished acrylic lenses. Includes instruction sheet
Units per pack: 12
6521 TRIPLE BUG VIEWER
Unique swivelling viewer allows you to see the insect from all angles. An amazing 10 x magnification. Individually boxed. Also available in a full colour display holding 12 viewers.
Units per pack: 1
Ages 5 and up
6522 MEGA BUG VIEWER
Bugs can be viewed from three different locations, top, side and below. Upper part can be detached and used separately. Individually boxed. Also available in a full colour display holding 12 viewers
Units per pack: 1
Three Way super viewer: view from above with 10 and 20X microscope, 3X horizontal view and 3X view from below. Technical Spec: Optical: 7 elements10x / 20x upper microscope. Large lens: 45 mm diameter Small lenses:32 mm diameter Magnification: 3X Mirror in unbreakable material.
Bug jar size is 100mm high x 100 mm in diameter. Individually boxed.
Ages 5 and up
Ages 5 and up
6523 BUGGY
Not just a great big bug viewer, this can also be used as an aquarium, an ant farm and a bug catcher.
Units per pack: 1
Ages 4 and up
Units per pack: 1
Ages 5 and up
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MAGNIFIERS
7010 MAGNIFYING LENS
7020 MEGALENS
Lightweight colourful magnifiers. • 24 pieces per box • Red, blue, yellow and black • 3 x magnification
Units per pack: 24
Ages 4 and up
66mm. magnifying glass (3 x) with a second small high power lens of 13mm (7x). When the handle is opened it forms a base which enables you to use the lens on a table or work top with hands free. Extractable pincers are inserted in the handle. Supplied in a full colour display box.
Units per pack: 12
Ages 6 and up
5015 POCKET MAGNIFIERS
6540 EXPLORER TELESCOPE
Economical magnifiers. Great for party bags! • 3 x magnification • 48 pieces per drum
A high quality telescope for any child combining function, form, and durability. Precision-polished lenses made in Italy produce a sharp, clear image. Sliding scope adjusts for a powerful 15x magnification. Telescope size: Extended length 35 cm. Compact length 20 cm.
Units per pack: 48
Ages 4 and up
7030 LOOKY PERISCOPE
Units per pack: 1
Ages 5 and up
7031 SPYSCOPE PERISCOPE
See round corners. Look where others can’t! A classic toy at a very affordable price.
Permits observation of a position from which the direct view is impossible. Tube expansion: 16cm
Tube expansion: 20 cm
Dimensions: 12.2cm x 7.5cm x 32cm (close)
Units per pack: 12
Ages 4 and up
Units per pack: 1
Ages 5 and up
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SCOPES
6590 ZOOMSCOPE
78120 POCKET MICROSCOPE
The Powerful Portable Microscope. Lay bare the mysteries of all things small with the flick of a finger. Zoom from 20 to 40 times magnification through precision-polished Italian lenses. • Hand contoured ergonomic design • Lens light for increased clarity • Use indoor or out.
20x - 40x pocket Zoom microscope with LED lamp. Explore the natural world in fine detail • Includes two blank slides • Features a 20–40 times zoom lever and a separate fine tuning focussing wheel • Instruction leaflet included • Convenient size for use inside and outdoors • Batteries included Size: approx 8 cm high
Units per pack: 1
Ages 6 and up
6591 SPIDEREYE
Units per pack: 1
Ages 6 and up
6588 NIGHTSCOPE Portable 10x microscope. Can be held in the hand or used as a small table mounted microscope. Individually packed in an acetate box. Available in a full colour display of 24 units.
Units per pack: 1
Ages 5 and up
6589 MINI TELESCOPES
Powerful monocular with a built in light source. 7 times magnification and 30 metre light spill. Packaged in a printed box. 2 x AA batteries required (not supplied).
Units per pack: 1
75820 MIRRORSCOPES
Great looking spotting scopes. Very powerful 7 times magnification with adjustable focus and handy carry strap.
A great novelty item. Look through the scope to see a fantastic kaleidoscopic effect. Outside wrapper features butterflies. Packed in a drum of 25.
Supplied packed in drum. Assorted colours. May vary.
Units per pack: 12
Ages 6 and up
Ages 6 and up
Units per pack: 25
Ages 6 and up
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BINOCULARS
6583 RED BINOCULARS
Units per pack: 1
6584 YELLOW 50 BINOCULARS
Extra-durable binoculars that bring far away objects 3.5 times closer. Strong but lightweight, they include: 35mm precision-polished acrylic lenses Heavy-duty ABS vinyl construction Large central focusing ring for fingers of all sizes.
Binoculars that bring far away objects 4.5 times closer. Strong but lightweight, they include: 45mm precision-polished acrylic lenses Heavy-duty ABS construction Large central focusing ring for fingers of all sizes. Packed inside a case and
Supplied in a printed box
Supplied in a printed box.
Ages 5 and up
6586 FOLDABLE BINOCULARS
Units per pack: 1
6587 SAFARI BINOCULARS
3 x magnification. These great looking and handy binoculars are so compact and convenient.
A durable lightweight binocular that folds for easy transport. Powerful 4 x magnification. Includes belt strap. Supplied on blister card which has a foot to allow it to stand on a shelf as well as hang sell.
Packed in a tub of 24. Colours: red, green. blue and yellow.
Units per pack: 24
Ages 5 and up
5010 CARABINER COMPASS
Units per pack: 12
Ideal for outdoor adventure. Compass for direction and a torch for finding. Also includes an emergency red- flashing beacon.
Supplied in an acetate drum with a colour label.
Ages 4 and up
Ages 4 and up
5018 3-in-1 COMPASS TORCH
Solid metal compass fitted with a carabiner clip for convenient attachment to backpacks, belt loop etc.
Units per pack: 24
Ages 5 and up
Units per pack: 24
Ages 6 and up
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OUTDOOR EXPLORER
6561 OPTIC WONDER
6562 OPTIC WONDER Blister
Five different functions. Monocular, binocular with focussing ring, magnifying mirror, compass, minimicroscope. Acetate box. Instruction sheet included.
Units per pack: 1
Ages 4 and up
6563 SUPER OPTIC WONDER
Five different functions. Monocular, binocular with focussing ring, magnifying mirror, compass, minimicroscope. 12 blisters per pack. Instruction sheet included.
Units per pack: 12
5007 OUTDOOR ADVENTURE TOOL
Optic Wonder but with extra functions of torch, sundial and quadrant. Full instructions included. Available in a full colour display box of 12 units.
Units per pack: 1
Ages 6 and up
Ages 4 and up
This compact adventure tool has 6 devices packed into one small sleek device! Includes super-bright LED flashlight, whistle, compass, thermometer, detachable magnifying glass, and hidden storage compartment. Supplied on blister card which has a foot to allow it to stand on a shelf as well as hang sell.
Units per pack: 12
Ages 6 and up
Most Navir items are available in display boxes
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STAR THEATRE NEW
7040 STELLARSCOPE
Quickly locate and identify stars and constellations that are visible to the naked eye. Choose the adapter for your latitude, rotate the time/date selector for the current date and time, and look through the Stellarscope for a star map aligned with the actual night sky as it appears in your location at that moment! Accurate between 20° and 60° north or south latitude. Units per pack: 1
Ages 12 and up NEW
7041 STARPOCKET
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7042 STAR GLOBE
Pocket sized version of the Stellarscope. Used to identify stars and constellations according to the time, date and one’s location on Earth.
Star Globe is an adjustable and universal globe displaying the main constellations exactly as they appear in the sky, from Earth. This is in contrast to other globes that show an outside view of the universe, therefore showing a reversed image of the sky. Units per pack: 1
Ages 12 and up
Units per pack: 1
Ages 12 and up
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DINOSAURS
5901 TYRANT KING SKELETON Accurately detailed 54 piece skeleton which, when assembled, reproduces a faithful 1:10 scale replica.
Skeleton length:1100 mm height 450mm
Model size is approx. 1 metre long. Includes replica t-rex tooth to be excavated. Box size: 55cm x 55cm x 11cm Units per pack: 1
Ages 6 and up
5911 PALEO LAB
Box size: 34cm x 25cm x 6cm
A kit that will let you live the adventure of “becoming” a true paleontologist: using the chisel and hammer provided, it will be easy to find in the rock a slab that holds the skeleton of a T-rex, in a faithful and detailed replica of the most famous prehistoric predator. The fossil’s replica then can be hung on the wall in order to remember the day of discovery.
Units per pack: 1
Ages 7 and up
5869 DINO CLAWS
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
Ages 8 and up
5868 DINO TEETH
6 different dinosaur claw replicas, accurately detailed.
6 different dinosaur teeth replicas, accurately detailed.
These 1:1 scale museum replicas can be easily stored and preserved in the appealing box they are packed in. The kit comes provided with a detailed poster with scientific information about dinosaurs.
These 1:1 scale museum replicas can be easily stored and preserved in the appealing box they are packed in. The kit comes provided with a detailed poster with scientific information about dinosaurs.
Ages 8 and up
Units per pack: 1
Ages 8 and up
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DINOSAURS Excavate the plaster block to reveal the hidden dinosaur skeleton. Window face box size: 19cm x 22cm x 5cm
5920 T-REX
5971
STYGIMOLOCH
5981 MOSASAURUS
5921 VELOCIRAPTOR
5972
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5922 TRICERATOPS
5973
STYRACOSAURUS PARASAURALOPHUS
5982 ICHTHYOSAURUS
5974
5923 STEGOSAURUS
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SPINOSAURUS
5979
NEANDERTHAL
Innovative packaging. Anatomically correct.
13-20 skeleton pieces per kit. Assembled skeletons 20-30 cm in length. Units per pack: 1
Ages 7 and up
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DINOSAURS Excavate the plaster block to reveal the hidden fossil replica.
5020 DINOSAUR FOSSIL
Units per pack: 8
5021 DINOSAUR NEST
Units per pack: 6
5060 DINOSAUR SKULL
5028 DINOSAUR EGG
Units per pack: 12
Units per pack: 6
The new collection of miniature dinosaurs by Geoworld. In every flow pack a detailed replica of one of the best known dinosaurs waits to be built by young paleontologists with the easy assembly instructions and a data card are included.
The kit contain: an earthen block, a digging tool, a dusting brush, a base and instructions. Ages 5 and up
75412 Aust FOSSIL FIND
5902 JURASSIX MUSEUM
Be a Paleontologist! Unearth the skull of a dinosaur, 6 assorted Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Iguanodon Pachycephalosaurus, Chasmosaur, Parasaurolophus.
Display box: 24 pce
Ages 7 and up
12 designs. 7-9 pieces. Model size 9-16 cm Units per display: 24
Ages 5 and up
JURASSIC NIGHT GLOW IN THE DARK 13-20 PCE SKELETONS TO ASSEMBLE 5925 STEGOSAURUS
5926 TRICERATOPS
Assemble each skeleton, then display it on the stand provided. Information booklet included.
5927 T-REX
Units per pack: 1
5928 VELOCIRAPTOR
Ages 6 and up
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DINOSAURS
5801 5802 5803 5804 5805 VELOCIRAPTOR STEGOSAURUS TRICERATOPS PTERANADON T-REX JURASSIC EGG JURASSIC EGG JURASSIC EGG JURASSIC EGG JURASSIC EGG
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
5806
5807 5808 5809 5810 PARASAUROLOPHUS STYRACOSAURUS BRACHIOSAURUS STYGIMOLOCH SPINOSAURUS JURASSIC EGG JURASSIC EGG JURASSIC EGG JURASSIC EGG JURASSIC EGG
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
5811
5812 CARNOTAURUS APATOSAURUS JURASSIC EGG JURASSIC EGG
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
5800 JURASSIC EGG
COUNTER DISPLAY Assemble the skeletons to create dinosaur replicas 25 - 35cm long. 13-20 pce per skeleton. Egg size: 20cm x 8cm Ages 6 and up
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
Units per pack: 1
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LATEX DINOSAURS
78300 TYRANNOSAURUS REX Approx 32 cm head to tail
These dinosaurs are made from extra strong latex and filled with polyester fibre. Lightweight and durable.
Units per pack: 3
Ages 4 and up
78302 TRICERATOPS
78303 STEGOSAURUS
Approx 15cm head to tail
Approx 18 cm head to tail
Units per pack: 3
Ages 4 and up
Units per pack: 3
Ages 4 and up
Coming in 2014: Muttaburrasaurus Leaellynasaura Tuatara Moa
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ROCKS & MINERALS
3001 BREAK YOUR OWN GEODES
NEW
3002 FOSSIL & MINERAL BOX
Compact merchandiser packed full of interesting and educational fossil and mineral specimens, each boxed and labelled.
Break open these white quartz geodes to discover the beautiful crystals hidden within! Instructions included.
Units per pack: 40
Units per pack: 168 NEW
3006 ROCK BOX PACK
NEW
3003 CRAZY CRACKLE
Easy to display merchandiser full of interesting treasures from the Earth. On the back of each one is an information label.
Crazy crackles are large dyed, cracked quartz pebbles that are a great pocket money buy for young enthusiasts.
Great for young collectors.
Contains 100 cracked quartz gemstones plus free merchandiser.
Units per pack: 36
NEW
Units per pack: 100
3004 CRAZY CRACKLE KEYCHAINS
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Our Crazy Crackle keyrings are brightly coloured, cracked quartz pebbles on a key chain.
3005 GEMSTONE KEYRINGS
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These genuine mineral keyrings are a great way of showing off a natural piece of beauty. Great for both adults and children.
Contains 60 keyrings
Units per pack: 60
Units per pack: 50
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ROCKS & MINERALS
3007 GEMSTONE SELECTION
NEW
3008 MINI GEM CHART BOX
A must for any young, aspiring collector! Starting a gemstone collection couldn't be any easier with this 'Gemstones of the World' display box. 15 mini polished stones with their corresponding names are showcased in a neat and presentable little case.
A great starter kit for the young or novice collector, this real gemstone display box has information on the back to help you find the names of the semi-precious stones inside.
Units per pack: 10
3010 MAGNIFIED FOSSIL BOX
NEW
Units per pack: 48 NEW
Each box has a lid that magnifies the amazing fossil inside. An informative pullout card adds to the educational value of this very popular line. Sharks teeth, ammonite and orthoceras are included in the mix.
3012 STUDY OF FOSSILS BOOKLET
NEW
Written by a paleontologist and designed to appeal to children. A perfect introduction to fossils.
Units per pack: 50
3011 FOSSILISED SHARKS TEETH
Units per pack: 100
NEW
3020 MOOD RINGS
Kids love sharks teeth and this fantastic pack is a great addition to our pick-up line range. A generous cluster of teeth comes complete with a handy pull-out information card.
Various sized, colour changing rings are packed in two layers and are presented in a merchandiser.
Units per pack: 48
Units per pack: 48
3021 GEMSTONE RINGS Our coloured agate rings are a bright and colourful way to grab those impulse buyers at the till. Various sizes and colours are presented in this neat little box.
NEW
NEW
Pack contains 48 mood rings, 48 info cards.
3022 GEMSTONE PENDANTS Simple yet striking Donut Pendants. Beautiful polished real gemstones on a clasped cord. Can be worn at anytime with anything. Units per pack: 50
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ROCKS & MINERALS
5951 FUN ROCKS
5050 FLUORESCENT ROCKS This activity kit includes 5 authentic minerals, each one with a different physical property: • Obsidian • Pumice • Calcite • Magnetite • Ulexite
Units per pack: 1
Ages 8 and up
Kit contains 9 different fluorescent minerals to be examined under UV light with the enclosed UV torch pen. Packing : Each set in a color box, pvc tray with a foam protective sheet on top. Shrink wrapped. Minimum: 3
Ages 8 and up
5051 MINERALS OF THE WORLD
5052 COLOURS OF MINERALS
Learn to identify and classify 12 minerals using the mineral guide and magnifier included in the kit.
Learn to identify and classify 9 Minerals using the mineral guide and magnifier included in the kit.
Packing : Each set in a pvc tray, with a foam sheet on top, then packed with a magnifier, a streak plate, a nail and leaflet in a box and shrink wrapped.
Packing : Each set in a pvc tray, with a foam sheet on top, then packed with a magnifier, a streak plate, a nail and leaflet in a box and shrink wrapped.
Minimum: 3
Ages 8 and up
5955 SPACE ROCKS
Minimum 3
5955 MARINE FOSSILS
Ages 8 and up
5955 FOSSILS
Excavation kits with space rocks and fossils. Leaflet and digging tool included. Box sizes: 85mm x 185mm x 30mm
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ROCKS & MINERALS EXCAVATION NEW
5962 GEODES MINING KIT
5963 AMBER TREASURES KIT
With the help of the given special hammer and chisel, digging up the geodes hidden in the gypsum brick will be easy and exciting.
Discover the treasures contained in this box: • A gypsum brick hiding an amber-like resin drop with a real scorpion inside. • A complete set of tools: hammer, chisel and magnifier. • A fancy charm with an authentic amber specimen sheltered by a transparent resin marble. • A booklet about Amber.
Then, as a real geologist, kids will break and examine the inner wonder of each geode they have found, and learn more with the colourful leaflet.
Units per pack: 1
Ages 6 and up
Units per pack: 1
5961 CRYSTALS AND GEMS MINING KIT Excavate the block to reveal 4 different specimens of real mineral Then, like a real geologist, kids will try to identify and catalogue the different crystals and gemstones they have found with the help of the colourful leaflet included in the packaging.
Units per pack: 1
Ages 6 and up
5041 FOOL’S GOLD KIT
NEW
Excavate the shell like block to discover 4 authentic marine fossils. • • • •
Ammonite Trilobite Sharks Tooth Sea Snail
All the fossils are millions of years old and are mined responsibly.
Ages 6 and up NEW
5042 AMETHYST KIT Dig out four real amethyst specimens from the earthen block. Study them with a magnifier and then add them to your collection. Includes storage pouch.
Excavate the block to discover 4 pieces of genuine iron pyrite. Also known as "Fool's Gold".
Kit includes 4 pce quality iron pyrites in a gypsum block. With digging tool. brush, magnifier and pouch. Units per pack: 1
5040 MARINE FOSSILS KIT
Units per pack: 1 NEW
Ages 6 and up
Ages 6 and up
Units per pack: 1
Ages 6 and up
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SCIENCE TOYS
5001 GLOW BOUNCING PUTTY
5005 MOODY PUTTY Water based slime containing fine iron powder that is specially coated so as not to rust. A magnet (not supplied) can be used to attract the iron particles and “magically� move the slime.
Made from silicone, the ingredient of the original 'silly putty', Glow Bouncing putty never dries out and exhibits extreme elasticity. Moody Putty is silicone based and changes colour with heat. Three different colour changes.
Units per pack: 24
Ages 4 and up
Units per pack: 48
Ages 6 and up.
5002 MAGIC TREE
5019 HI BOUNCE BALL KIT
The magic trees consist of a sachet of crystal solution and a cardboard tree. The tree soaks up the liquid, then as it evaporates crystals are deposited all over the tree.
Kit contains two ball moulds and four coloured powder sachets. Simply add water, allow to set and - magic - a hi-bounce ball. Supplied in display box of 12.
Supplied in display boxes of 48.
Units per pack: 48
Ages 6 and up.
5003 VORTEX VALVE The vortex valve is a designed to demonstrate the how a tornado swirls. Connects two large soft drink bottles. When one is half filled with water, with a flick of the wrist a tornado in a bottle is created. Scientific fun.
Units per pack: 24
Units per pack: 12
5004 POCKET KITE This handy kite folds up and fits neatly inside a pocket sized pouch. Needs no stays to make it fly, simply works on the principle of the pockets sewn into its wings filling with air and....up she goes! Great fun for the park or beach.
Ages 5 and up
Units per pack: 12
Ages 6 and up
5006 SECRET PEN Write messages that can only be seen using the UV torch. Packaging may differ from that pictured.
Ages 6 and up.
Units per pack: 24
Ages 6 and up.
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SCIENCE TOYS
5016 GEYSER TUBE
5014 MAGIC SPECS
Learn how to trigger an enormous geyser by dropping MENTOS chewy mints into a bottle of diet Coke using the Geyser Tube. The eruption is amazing, and so is the scientific learning. Units per pack: 12
Ages 7 and up Units per polybag: 50
1410 ROKIT
5013 GLASS PRISM
Put on these cardboard framed glasses and look at a light source, eg light bulb, and see a spectacular display of diffracted light. The glasses are made of diffraction material which is like looking through a prism! Ages 5 and up
This prism is made using optical glass and will demonstrate that white light is made up of the colours of the rainbow. This is known as a spectrum. Sir Isaac Newton used a glass prism in his experiments with light. Units per pack: 12
1212 ROKIT EXPERIMENT MANUAL Using the simple parts from this kit, plus a soft drink bottle and pump (not included), you'll make your own water powered rocket launch over 15 storeys high. Remember: safety isn't rocket science, aim only for the sky. Guaranteed to provide enormous fun time after time!
Units per pack: 1
Ages 10 and up
Ages 14 and up
6594 SPACE WONDER GYROSCOPE
Complementing the hugely popular Rokit water rocket kit, this manual provides 46 pages of activities and experiments to maximise fun and learning for rampant rocketeers. Investigate rocket speed, drag, launch height, trajectory, landing systems and heaps more – even make your own wind tunnel. Heaps of ideas to get an even bigger blast out of your Rokit! Units per pack: 1
Ages 14 and up
6595 MINI GYROSCOPE
Didactic precision instrument, it challenges the force of gravity remaining balanced in any position.
This classic toy demonstrates the power of centrifugal forces. Operated by cord included in the pack.
It is operated by the cord included in the pack.
Technical: Rotor : diameter 53 mm
Available in display cartons of 18 units Technical: Rotor diameter: 65 mm
Units per pack: 1
Ages 6 and up
Units per pack: 12
Ages 6 and up
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ANIMAL TORCHES Pressing the centre of the animal shines a super bright LED.
Supplied in packs of 6
75801 KANGAROO
75802 KOALA
75803 WOMBAT
Units per pack: 6
Units per pack: 6
Units per pack: 6
75804 PLATYPUS
75805 ECHIDNA
75806 TURTLE
Units per pack: 6
Units per pack: 6
Units per pack: 6
75807 PENGUIN
75808 SHARK
Units per pack: 6
Units per pack: 6
75809 KIWI
Units per pack: 6
75810 CROCODILE
Units per pack: 6
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ANIMAL STAMPERS The base stamps out the animal. The top is a roller stamp that prints the animal’s footprint.
75704 AUSTRALIAN ANIMALS
75705 WILD ANIMALS
Designs include:
Designs include: Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Tiger, Zebra, Hippo, Rhino and Orangutan.
Kangaroo (12), Koala (12), and 6 each of Wombat, Echidna, Emu and Tasmanian Devil. Top ups available of Kangaroo (75713), Koala (75714) and Wombat (75716), also, not in original assortment, Kookaburra (75715)
Units per pack: 48
Units per pack: 48
75706 NEW ZEALAND ANIMALS
75707 DINOSAURS
Designs include:
Designs include: Tyrannosaurus (12), and 6 each of Allosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Velociraptor, Stegosaurus, Triceratops and Iguanadon.
Kiwi (24), Tuatara(12), and 6 each of Gecko and Penguin Top ups of Kiwi available in polybags of 24 (code 75717)
Units per pack: 48
Units per pack: 48
75710 BABY ELEPHANTS
75711 TASMANIAN DEVILS
Three different designs of baby elephant stampers.
Units per pack: 48
Four different colours of the Tasmanian Devil stamper.
Units per pack: 48
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ANIMAL STAMPERS
75712 LITTLE BLUE PENGUIN
75718 PANDA
A box of 48 Little Blue Penguin stampers.
Units per pack: 48
A box of 48 stampers of the iconic Giant Panda.
Units per pack: 48
75719 FARM ANIMALS Designs include: Horse, Dog, Sheep, Chicken, Cow, Cat, Rabbit and Pig.
Units per pack: 48
NOVELTY STAMPERS
75720 FANTASY STAMPERS Designs include: Mermaid, Unicorn, Knight, Wizard, Princess, Fairy, Dragon and Frog
Units per pack: 48
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ANIMAL STAMPER TOP -UPS
75713 KANGAROO
75714 KOALA
75715 KOOKABURRA
75716 WOMBAT
Ages 5 and up
75717 KIWI
75712 PENGUIN
The top-up sets are packed in polybags of 24 and intended to supplement the boxed sets.
STAMPER BUBBLE PENS The blue ink pen is fitted with a barrel of bubbles and then on top is an animal stamp. Units per pack: 24. Ages 5 and up. Six colours, aligned 4 deep in the display box. Green, Purple, Pink, Blue, Yellow, Red
75740 KANGAROO
75741 KOALA
NEW
75742 KIWI
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LARGE REPLICAS Our large replicas are fitted with information tags.
75450 GREY KANGAROO
75451 ROCK WALLABY
Approx 15 cm head to tail.
Approx 12cm head to tail.
Units per pack: 3
Units per pack: 3
75452 KOALA
75454 COMMON WOMBAT
Approx 10cm tall.
Approx 10cm head to tail
Units per pack: 3
75455 PLATYPUS
Units per pack: 3
75456 ECHIDNA
Approx 10cm head to tail
Approx 10cm head to tail
Units per pack: 6
Units per pack: 3
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LARGE REPLICAS
75457 LEADBEATER’S POSSUM
75458 BILBY
Approx 10cm head to tail
Approx 10cm head to tail
Units per pack: 6
Units per pack: 6
75459 TASMANIAN DEVIL
75460 SALTWATER CROCODILE
Approx 10cm head to tail
Approx 10cm head to tail
Units per pack: 3
75461 DINGO Approx 10cm head to tail
Units per pack: 3
Units per pack: 3
78001 FRILLED LIZARD Approx 17cm head to tail
Units per pack: 3
78002 THORNY DEVIL Approx 10cm head to tail
Many of our replicas have been authenticated by the Healesville Sanctuary and Melbourne Zoo. We strive for accuracy in the design and the information tags include interesting facts about the animal.
Units per pack: 6
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SMALL REPLICAS Figurines: 10 units per pack. Keychains: 6 units per pack. Most of our small replicas are 5cm in length.
MAMMALS KANGAROO
KOALA
WOMBAT
DINGO
QUOLL
Figurine: 75480 Keychain: 75490
Figurine: 75481 Keychain 75491
Figurine: 75482 Keychain 75492
Figurine: 75380 Keychain: 75390
Figurine: 75381 Keychain: 75491
PLATYPUS
ECHIDNA
TAS. DEVIL
POSSUM
NUMBAT
Figurine: 75483 Keychain: 75493
Figurine: 75484 Keychain: 75494
Figurine: 75478 Keychain: 75479
Figurine: 75362 Keychain: 75367
Figurine: 75363 Keychain: 75368
QUOKKA
BILBY
Figurine: 75364 Keychain: 75369
Figurine: 75370 Keychain: 75375
75470 CLAMPACK
Minimum: 3
4403 3 BIN DISPLAY Our 3 bin displays are ideal for merchandising our small replicas. Bin does not come with replicas. Not available unless 150 replicas (15 packs) are ordered.
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SMALL REPLICAS Figurines: 10 units per pack. Keychains: 6 units per pack. Most of our small replicas are 5cm in length.
BIRDS
KAKAPO
NEW
KAKARIKI
NEW
75475 CLAMPACK
Figurine: 75345
Figurine: 75343
Minimum: 3
Keychain: 75353
Keychain: 75355
BLACK COCKATOO
SULPHUR CRESTED
COCKATOO
RAINBOW LORIKEET
KOOKABURRA
LITTLE PENGUIN
Figurine: 75382 Keychain: 75392
Figurine: 75486 Keychain: 75496
Figurine: 75487 Keychain: 75497
Figurine: 75488 Keychain: 75498
Figurine: 75489 Keychain: 75499
PELICAN
BLUE WREN
KIWI
BLACK SWAN
EMU
Figurine: 75383
Figurine: 75384
Figurine: 75340
Figurine: 75341
Figurine: 75485
Keychain: 75393
Keychain: 75394
Keychain: 75350
Keychain: 75351
Keychain: 75495
ARACHNIDS SCORPION
HUNTSMAN Figurine: 78081
FUNNEL-WEB Figurine: 78082
NEW
REDBACK
KATIPO
Figurine: 78083
Figurine: 75346
78085 CLAMPACK
Keychain: 78093
Keychain: 75356
Minimum: 3
Figurine: 78080
Keychain: 78090
Keychain: 78091
Keychain: 78092
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SMALL REPLICAS Figurines: 10 units per pack. Keychains: 6 units per pack. Most of our small replicas are 5cm in length.
75476 CLAMPACK
SEALIFE
Minimum: 3
HUMPBACK WHALE
SOUTHERN RIGHT
SHARK
DOLPHIN
SEALION
Figurine: 75385
Figurine: 75386
Figurine: 75387
Figurine: 75388
Figurine: 75389
Keychain: 75395
Keychain: 75396
Keychain: 75397
Keychain: 75398
Keychain: 75399
WHALE
FROGS, REPTILES, INSECTS and DINOSAURS CORROBOREE FROG
Figurine: 75360
Figurine: 75361
Figurine: 75342
Keychain: 75365
Keychain: 75366
Keychain: 75352
ALLOSAURUS
NEW
LORD HOWE GREEN TREE FROG Is. STICK INSECT
CROCODILE
RED-EYED
MUTTABURRASAURUS SERENDIPACERATOPS
78285
DINO CLAMPACK
Figurine: 75348
Keychain: 75358
Minimum: 3
MINMI
LEAELLYNASAURA
Figurine: 78280
Figurine: 78281
Figurine: 78282
Figurine: 78283
Figurine: 78284
Keychain: 78290
Keychain: 78291
Keychain: 78292
Keychain: 78293
Keychain: 78294
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FINGER PUPPETS Each finger puppet has a small tag attached including a barcode. Packed in units of 6.
75501 KANGAROO
75502 KOALA
75503 ECHIDNA
75504 PLATYPUS
75505 COCKATOO
75506 LORIKEET
75507 GALAH
75508 FROG
75509 PENGUIN
75510 MAGPIE
75511 FRILLED LIZARD
75512 POSSUM
75513 WOMBAT
75514 KOOKABURRA
75515 EMU
75516 TURTLE
75517 CROCODILE
75500 WIRE STAND Stand supplied empty. Finger puppets are not included, they need to be ordered separately.
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SOUVENIR
75551 PLATYPUS HAND PUPPET
Ages 4 and up
75552 GREY POSSUM HAND PUPPET
Units per pack: 1
Ages 4 and up
Units per pack: 1
GAMES
8210 AUSTRALIAN ZOOBOOKOO
8211 DINOSAURS ZOOBOOKOO
This clever ZooBooKoo cube book has 6 'pages' on one side, then turn them inside out to find another 6 'pages'.
Features: Diplodocus, Deinonychus, Parasaurolophus, Spinosaurus, Euoplocephalus, Triceratops, Coelophysis, T-rex, Pteranadon, Megalosaurus
Facts and figures at your finger tips - fun educational gift for compulsive fiddling and learning. Features Kangaroo, Koala, Wombat, Kookaburra, Emu, Dingo, Galah, Tasmanian Devil, Frilled-neck Lizard, Platypus, Goanna and Echidna Units per pack: 1
Ages 4 and up
8212 NEW ZEALAND ZOOBOOKOO Features 12 different New Zealand animals:
Units per pack: 1
Ages 4 and up
ZOOBOOKOO INFORMATION Size (flat packaged) 90mm x 50mm (see image below)
Tuatara, Tui, Yellow-eyed Penguin, Takahe, Pukeko, Humpback Whale, Hector’s Dolphin, Kakapo, Long-tailed Bat, Kiwi, Blue Penguin and Kea
Fitted with an information card including a barcode. Weight: 120 g Units per pack: 1
Ages 4 and up
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GAMES
8200 AUSTRALIAN MENAGERIE
8209 NEW ZEALAND MENAGERIE
Menagerie™ is a competitive game of chance and strategy which highlights the diverse range of Australia's wildlife and habitats. The aim of Menagerie™ is to collect as many animal cards as you can for each habitat of your nature reserve and to protect them from threats to their survival, eg. pollution and feral animals. You score points for each animal card you have in your nature reserve at the end of each hand. The first player, or team to gain 100 points wins the game. Available in Australian and New Zealand versions.
Units per pack: 1
Ages 5 and up
Units per pack: 1
Ages 5 and up
Add-on habitats expand the game! Available for Australian Menagerie in Tasmania, Coral Reef and Tropical Rainforest.
8203 TASMANIAN
8203 TASMANIAN
Minimum 3
8204 CORAL REEF
Minimum 3
8205 RAINFOREST
Minimum 3
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ABOUT US Science and Nature was formed over 18 years ago. Our objective remains to supply quality science kits and toys and accurate Australian and New Zealand animal replicas. We are well known for the accuracy of our Australian animal designs. To ensure we get them just right, we work with the curators of zoos and museums in Australia. To the core ranges of science kits and animal replicas we have added some interesting science toys and the incomparable quality of Navir optical products. Our stock is available ex our warehouses in Australia and New Zealand and from our UK distributor, Grasshopper Toys. Please note that not all products are available in all locations, so please refer to your local price list - if it is on the price list it is available. If not, please ask. For the convenience of placing orders on-line go to our website (using your smart phone you can use the QR barcode below) and follow the links. You will need to apply for access. If you have been receiving our emailed newsletters you are already set-up. Access is with your email address. The default password is science.
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Queensland
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