Toys and gifts recommended for girls to help them learn science: These science toys were chosen specifically to help girls learn science at a younger age. Girls become some of the greatest scientists when they grow up. Help them start early with a great science gift.
Live Butterfly Garden
Many girls enjoy watching butterflies grow. This kit allow girls to observe the metamorphasis of a caterpillar to a chrysalis to a butterfly. The kit includes a certificate to mail in for 5 caterpillars with a special container and food. A $5 fee is charged to ship the caterpillar.
Age 6+
Girls Think of Everything Book
Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women. This includes some of the many inventions by famous (or in some cases unknown) women inventors and scientists. Great inspirational reading for girls.
Age 8+
Smarty Girl Science Growing Gems
Using this kit girls can learn about chemical bonds while they also create their own creations. The "gems" can be shaped into almost any shape they want if they have a mold.
Age 10+
Wild Science Lip Balm Lab
Kit provides girls the materials needed to make their own lip balm. Teach kids the scientific method of experimentation to get the perfect lip balm mix.
Age 8+
The Science of Disney Imagineering: Electricity Classroom Edition
Disney Imagineering created a little-known, but very good series of science videos called the Science of Disney Imagineering. This video teaches kids about electricity. It uses science principles designed by the imagineering in Disney's theme parks including the Spectromagic parade at the Magic Kingdom in Florida and the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage at Disneyland.
Age 5+
ScienceWiz Inventions
This is one of the better science sets made by ScienceWiz. It offers good hands-on activities as kids can build a spinning electric motor, telegraph, radio and generator that powers a small light. These are all science experiments that you could go find the parts for, but the reasonable cost of the materials and instructions included with the Inventions set makes it a good buy for people looking for a good starting electronics science kit for a child.
Age 6+
Scientific Explorer Magic Science for Wizards Only Kit
This kit contains 9 science experiments, designed for wizards only. Is it magic or is it science. Find out with this Magic Science Kit from Scientific Explorer. Great for girls who are interested in Harry Potter.
Age 6+
Insect Lore Ladybug Land
Many girls also love ladybugs. This kits provides a safe home for ladybugs so girls can watch them grow and live in their own habitat. Great tool to teach biology.
Age 5+
Dunecraft Butterfly Glamour Garden Science Kit
This kit includes a terrarium dome with seeds to grown wonderful plants. The kit also include decorations girls will love including hot pink rocks and white marbles, stickers and more. Girls can plant their terrarium and watch their plants continue to grow. Great for learning about plants and biology.
Age 5+
The Science Book for Girls: and Other Intelligent Beings (Books for Girls)
A science book full of knowledge and written for girls. Includes information about women scientists and great experiments girls will love.
Age 8+
Roominate Deluxe
Developed by two female engineers with a background from CalTech, Stanford and MIT. Roominate is designed specifically to interest girls in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Girls can design their own houses, with a twist. Roominate feature motors and wiring to allow girls to create technologically advanced houses.
Age 6+
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