Summary: Engaging, fun and effective, these challenge cards provide a hands-on approach to STEM instruction. Features activities that can be performed independently, in small groups, or as a whole-class activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carson-Dellosa Publishing Group 2018
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 26Summary: Kashaka shakers originate from West Africa and are also known by many other names – Asalatua, Aslatua, Asalato, Cas Cas, Kass Kass, Kes Kes, Kush Kosh, Kosika, Patica, Thelevi& many more. This set contains two pairs of Kashaka shakers with balls measuring 1.97inches/5cm in diameter. A strong connector rope securely fastened to each ball isadjustable if needed. Great for improving dexterity and...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Sight and Sound Equipment, Call number: Kashaka ShakersSummary: From a busy city with towering skyscrapers to a futuristic space colony—kids construct any metropolis they can imagine with this inspiring building set! The 110-piece set includes translucent tiles that stick together from every side with built-in magnets, plus stairs, windows, a swing-open door, an archway…even a spinner for adding movement. You also get 2 chassis with real-rolling wheels—for...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore Learning Materials 1993
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: From a busy city with towering skyscrapers to a futuristic space colony—kids construct any metropolis they can imagine with this inspiring building set! The 112-piece set includes translucent tiles that stick together from every side with built-in magnets, plus stairs, windows, a swing-open door, an archway…even a spinner for adding movement.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Valtech 2019
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: These robots really twist, turn, and move! Kids can design and build the STEM robots of their dreams with Gears! Gears! Gears! Robots in Motion. This 116-piece robotics building set inspired by our best-selling Gears! Gears! Gears! series includes all-new special components for designing and building robots, cars, and machines that move and transform. Kids can follow along with the included...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Learning Resources, Inc. 2019
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 270Summary: With the Magna-Tiles Builder Set, your child’s critical thinking, science, technology, engineering, and math skills are “clicking” through open-ended play. The two, patented cranes feature telescoping arms that can raise and lower Magna-Tiles, Magna-Qubix or even your favorite magnetic vehicles. When placed on top of the spinner, these functional cranes can swivel 360 degrees. Need to move the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Valtech LLC 2017
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 249Summary: The versatile Magna-Tiles engage children in creative play and help them learn and practice a variety of skills and concepts.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Valtech Co.
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Create endless opportunities for students to build and explore shapes! Combine sticks in 3 sizes, along with curves for making circles and cylinders, with 2 different types of connectors to build 2-D shapes. Then, combine them to make new 2-D shapes, and even 3-D shapes! Child-friendly set features durable sticks, curves, and connectors.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Learning Resources 2014
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Captivating and colorful, the Folkmanis® Small Chameleon puppet is a perfectly sized pet toy. High quality printed fabric and intricate design details along with a movable mouth bring this exquisite creature to life in your hands.
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Folkmanis 2019
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Summary: Kids will love learning early math skills when the fun is ready for the picking! The apples are perfect for counting, sorting and number recognition.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Skoolzy
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The ultimate shape sorter! Features 12 chunky, vibrant shapes that make a satisfying 'clink' as they drop into the hardwood cube! Then open the lid, take them out, and start all over again!
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Melissa & Doug 2011
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Anatomically correct magnetic pieces for boys and girls show human body systems and organs. Includes as well head for boy, with "boy" clothes and shoes, and head for girl with "girl" clothes and shoes. In wooden tray. Also included is the book Me and my body which is an introduction to the human body includes hands-on projects that help readers learn about the different parts of the body and...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Melissa & Doug, Inc. 2015
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: STEM KIT #10 ME AND MY BODYSummary: Add even more fun to your splash-filled adventures with the sand & water fine motor set from learning resources, kids discover four new ways to learn in the sand and surf, this set of four toddler-sized tools includes a squeeze bottle, spinner, wavy dropper and scooper, each of which demonstrates a different physical concept through fun, easy-to-understand interactive play, made of durable...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Learning Resources, Inc. 1991
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT JR 63Copies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J Stem kitSummary: Peeking from his hiding place safe inside a tree stump, this familiar face from the woodlands of North America could charm the honey from the bees. With his soft fur and sweet face, you'll love animating the BEAR IN TREE STUMP's mouth and arms to play a game of peek-a-boo. Bear in tree stump puppet is made of brown plush fabric with a plush green leaf. Tag includes facts of interest about Brown...
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Folkmanis 2011
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Summary: This puppet is a real head-turner! Besides being able to make his head turn 360 degrees, you can animate this Snowy Owl's feather-soft wings to create a real flap in your neck of the woods!
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Folkmanis 1997
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2 available in Puppet, Call number: PPT SNOFormat: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore 2000
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Special plush gives this Porcupine puppet the appearance of having quills, but never fear! While she may poke about, she won't poke you! Hand enters from chest area to animate the front legs and head.
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Folkmanis 2002
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1 available in Puppet, Call number: PPT 63Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Puppet, Call number: PPT PORCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Puppet, Call number: PPT Porcupine #22Summary: "Folkmanis BABY CHIMPANZEE is a hug-able puppet that can be any child's best friend. With a movable mouth and sweet expression, he is fun for playtime, naptime or taking him on the road as a travel buddy." --
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Folkmanis 2010
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Summary: Our adorable, turtle-shaped sorter helps little ones build logical thinking skills and eye/hand coordination! The sorting base comes with 8 easy-grip hardwood pieces in 4 shapes and colors. Children just fit them onto 4 chubby pegs to build shape recognition, sorting skills and motor control! Wooden board measures 10 3/4" in length.
Format: three dimensional object
Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore Learning Materials 2018