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Science & Discovery Toys
Look a little closer. Explore microscopes, nature kits and hands-on discoveries for curious minds.
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Kids Nature Explorer Kit
£62.99
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Science toys that start with a question
A science toy gives a question something to explore. What does a leaf look like close up? Where does the heart sit in the body? What can we notice outside? This collection includes microscopes, observation tools, a wooden body puzzle and an interactive world globe.
Choose how you want to see the detail
An eyepiece microscope gives one person a close-up view at a time. A digital microscope displays the image on a screen, which can make it easier to point to a detail together. Compare the viewing method, lighting, power requirements and included storage before choosing. A flexible-probe explorer camera serves a different purpose: it lets you look into a safe, sheltered space rather than magnifying a specimen.
Turn a discovery into a small activity
Begin with a dry leaf, a piece of fabric or printed paper. Ask what the surface might look like, then compare the view with your prediction. For outdoor play, a nature kit can become the starting point for observing a patch of garden. Draw what you notice afterwards. For globe activities, check which functions use the associated app and a compatible device.
Your questions, answered
Which microscope is easier for sharing the view?
A digital microscope with a built-in screen lets more than one person see the displayed image. An eyepiece model is viewed by one person at a time. Choose based on the way you plan to explore together.
Do all the microscopes include a memory card?
No. Included accessories vary. Some listed digital models include a memory card, while other products require one separately or do not use digital storage. Check “What is included” on the chosen product page.
Does the interactive globe need a phone or tablet?
The AR activities require a compatible phone or tablet and the associated app. The globe also has physical map, illumination and touch features described on its product page.
What can we explore with a nature kit?
Try looking at leaves, comparing textures or observing small creatures in their surroundings. Pick a safe outdoor space, follow the tools’ instructions and leave wildlife where you found it.