‘I Am Marie Curie’ and ‘I Am Walt Disney’ by Brad Meltzer
In the usual style, these two new books present their respective historic figures as childlike versions of themselves, telling their own life stories.
‘The Sorcerer’s Companion: A Guide to the Magical World of Harry Potter’ by Allan and Elizabeth Kronzek
An unofficial compendium of the true history, folklore, and mythology that inspired J.K. Rowling's mega-popular universe.
Available on MasterClass: “Aaron Franklin Teaches Texas-Style BBQ”
In this 16-part course, the legendary Central Texas barbecue specialist teaches you his meticulous low-and-slow process for mouth-watering ribs, pork butt, and brisket, along with the techniques you need to be a true pitmaster.
‘The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus’ by Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet
A picture-book biography of Peter Mark Roget, the creator of Roget's Thesaurus, one of the most widely used reference books ever published.
Sphero RVR Programmable Robot [Kickstarter]
Drive, program, and customize out of the box. Make, build, and expand with third-party hardware.
Science Ninjas “Valence” Chemistry Card Game
Assemble teams of "science ninjas" to build new molecules out of elements to earn points and win the card game before opponents can break down your bases with acid assaults.
STEM Gift Guide
7 STEM-Friendly Gifts for Kids
Books, toys, and projects to encourage your little one to learn more about how the world works.
Astronomers Without Borders OneSky Reflector Telescope
A surprisingly high quality stargazing tool for its price point, with proceeds going to an excellent cause.
littleBits Space Rover Inventor Kit
Build and customize a planetary rover and undertake hours of missions inspired by NASA astronauts.
PlayMonster + Tinkineer “Marbleocity” Marble Run Kits
This series of build-it-yourself marble machines helps intoduce children to engineering principles and physics concepts.
Pre-order ‘The Human Body Book, 3rd Edition’ by Richard Walker
One of the books recommended for biology-fascinated kids, updated once again to reflect the latest medical information. (Releases March 12th, 2019)
‘Turing Tumble’ — Build Marble-Powered Computers
A revolutionary new game where players (ages 8 to adult) build mechanical computers powered by marbles to solve logic puzzles.
‘The Reluctant Mr. Darwin’ by David Quammen
An intimate portrait of Charles Darwin and the making of his theory of evolution.
‘The Way Things Work Now’ by David Macaulay
The latest edition of the classic book which introduces kids to the inner workings of everyday machines in an entertaining and informative way.
The Exploratorium’s “The Art of Tinkering” Book
A fantastic way to introduce kids to tinkering and maker culture.
“Master Mobile Photography” Course by The Sweet Setup
Transform your photos and edits from average to awesome.
The littleBits Avengers Hero Inventor Kit is Now Available
This kit lets kids become superheroes by building, customizing, and coding their own high-tech gear, and crafting a unique identity to match, all while being "trained" by Marvel heroes themselves.
Bullet Face Copper Foil Tape
Perfect for making paper circuits with kids, and more.
Pre-order the Avengers Hero Inventor Kit by littleBits
Lets kids become superheroes by building, customizing, and coding their own high-tech gear, and crafting a unique identity to match. (Releases August 24th, 2018)
Pre-order the Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit
Build a wand. Learn to code. Make magic. (Releases October 1st, 2018)