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Top 9 Science Kits - Magnets

By Beverly Hernandez, About.com

Kids love magnets - they're so intriguing and fun to play with. Kids will learn many scientific principles with these magnet kits while enjoying hours of exploration and entertainment.

1. Science with Magnets Kit

This kit comes with Usborne's Science With Magnets book. The 24-page, full-color activity book has simple but safe experiments and games. The kit comes with various magnets and accessories.

2. Magnetic Mania Kit

Discover the undeniable attraction and fascinating fun of magnets with 24 experiments on attraction, repulsion, temporary magnets, and more! Grades 4-8.

3. Magnetic Fun Play and Learn Kit

Combines science and play! Kit contains magnetic wand, horseshoe magnet, 10 magnetic marbles, 50 transparent magnetic chips, 100 colored paper clips and 16-page activity booklet. Grades K-5.

4. Very First Magnet Kit

Children will love conducting the experiments they find in their activity booklet, as they learn about the wonderful world of magnets and practice their counting and sorting skills!

5. Super Science Magnet Kit

This science kit comes with everything you need to explore the magic of magnets. An activity booklet includes lots of fun facts about magnets, along with cool experiments for you and your friends to try. How does a magnet work? What do the poles of a magnet look like? What household items are magnetic? You'll find all the answers to all these questions and more! For ages 8 and up.

6. Magnet Levitation Kit

The Magnet Levitation Kit is great for young scientists who feel the pull towards learning about magnetic fields. This kit includes disc, ring, latch, magnets, standard and high-force magnetic strips, plastic guide rails, compass, iron filings, wood blocks, nails, and 65 page experiment/project book. For ages 10 and up.

7. Giant Horseshoe Magnet Kit

his giant horseshoe magnet activity kit comes with everything you need for exciting magnetic fun! Curious kids will be amazed at the horseshoe magnet's strength and will love conducting all the different experiments found in the enclosed activity booklet. Colorful magnetic accessories, like button magnets and counting chips, make activities extra-fun. (Not for children under 3)

8. Pole Patters Magnet Kit

Kids of all ages will be amazed by the experiments in this cool magnetic kit. How does it work? Tiny magnetic iron particles are suspended in a patented liquid mixture. Mix the contents of your play board by rocking it back and forth. Then watch the particles react to your colorful magnetic accessories. So cool! This unique magnet experience offers endless possibilities of exploration and imagination.

9. Magnets & Compasses Kit

Let your little scientists explore the fascinating world of magnets with this kit containing 3 magnets (one horseshoe and two bar magnets) and 2 compasses. Details included on the properties of magnets and how they work. A necessary addition to your science lab and a fun learning toy, too!

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