STEM Resources

Meet Botley, the code to fun! As the newest member of the Learning Resources family, Botley introduces coding in an easy, friendly way. Children as young as 5 can learn to code with Botley, and with his advanced features, he'll grow with them for many play-filled years to come. Botley is ready to use right out of the box – he'll have kids coding in minutes. And that's not all that makes Botley unique; he's 100% screen-free, and the only coding robot that includes a 77-piece activity set!

• Detect objects – and avoid them!
• Follow looping commands
• Navigate obstacle courses
• Follow black lines

ncrease STEM proficiency with fun lab activities that encourage critical thinking and communication. STEM Labs for Middle Grades provides more than 50 integrated labs to cultivate student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Designed by leading educators, these activities require students to solve real-world problems using scientific inquiry, content knowledge, creativity, and teamwork!

Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including math, science, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

Help your children understand the basics of hydraulic mechanisms with this amazing S.T.E.M. Learning D.I.Y. project!

Hydraulic Machines use the power of water pressure to carry out specified tasks. From cranes to braking mechanisms, hydraulic power finds widespread use in daily life.

One of the coolest Smartivity STEM Learning Educational D.I.Y. Toy Kits, the Smartivity Pump It Move It Hydraulic Crane introduces children to the fundamentals of hydraulic machines in the most playful and engagement filled manner.

The kit contains all the elements essential to build a fully-functional hydraulic crane, richly-illustrated and easy-to-understand step-by-step Instruction booklet and tools to embellish the project once built.

Once assembled, children can use their Hydraulic Cranes to life objects and move them around. The project assembly provides at least an hour-long engagement and the game-play ensures that children proudly continue to play with the project even after.

The Brackitz Bugz Playpark has 47 pieces including a motorized vibrating bug and directions for building over 20 play parks and obstacles. Race your motorized bug through crazy obstacles like the Toppling Tower, Super Spinner or make your own. Every race and playpark combination is different - The possibilities are endless. No helmet required.

• Unlimited possibilities
• Design your own parks and bugz
• Three balls included
• Unique, Rotating Connect-Anywhere System
• All Brackitz sets work together for mix-n-match play!

Have you ever wanted to live like someon else for a day, or maybe visit Antartica, or jump inside your favorite video game? With virtual reality, you can do all of these things! This technology can make you feel as though you are having an amazing adventure - even if you are just sitting in your living room. Learn all about the ins and outs of viritual reality.

As part of the Searchlight Books collection, this series explores the latest and greatest in the world of technology. Fascinating text, vivid photos, and real-world examples bring these amazing breakthroughs to life!

• 100% screen-free coding—no app, tablet or phone required!
• 239-piece set includes four Botley the Coding Robots
• Discover advanced features including object detection, looping commands, and black-line following
• Build critical thinking skills by helping Botley navigate obstacle courses or solve chain reaction puzzles
• Perfect for ages 5 and up