Animals, Insects & Plants

Nature Blocks™ Ages 5-12 View whole insects or plant specimens up-close. Five whole specimens are encased in three solid clear acrylic blocks providing easy viewing. For use with any microscope including our Investigator® Slide Viewer (LER 2466) available separately. Specimens include: wasp, housefly, ant, spider and 3-stage bean seed germination. Includes an Activity Guide.

Cross-Section Plant Cell Model LER 1901

Cross-Section Animal Cell Model

Cross-Section Flower Model

Silkworm Life Cycle Nature Block™ Ages 5-9 Get kids interested in nature as they view life stages of a real white silkworm moth specimen, species: Bombyx mori (Pieridae family). Stages include eggs, larva, chrysalis and moth. The large acrylic block lets your child see all the details up close. Durable for years of use. Interesting fact guide included.

Backyard Bugs™, set of 144

Pet Counters, Set of 72

Jungle Animal Counters Ages 3-10 Your little animal lover will fall in love with this set of jungle animal counters. An imaginative way to learn to count, sort and classify as well as learn about exotic creatures in distant lands. This set of 60 beautifully detailed jungle animals includes 5 each of 12 different species. Includes "Did You Know?" animal fun facts to encourage children to learn more. Packaged in a reusable storage bucket.

Friendly Farm® Animal Counters - Set of 72 Comes with convenient storage bucket! Ages 3-7 . Great party favors! This set of 72 adorable barnyard buddies come in six shapes, six colors and two sizes for unlimited sorting and counting activities. Mama and baby animals are made of soft rubber and are packed inside a convenient storage bucket.

Jumbo Farm Animals Ages 3-6 ShareThis Let's take a field trip to the farm and round up the animals! Realistic details of barn animals provide hours of imaginative play. Set of seven durable plastic animals includes horse, pig, cow, goat, sheep, rooster and goose.......... Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award. (2005)

Jumbo Jungle Animals Ages 2-6 . Take imaginative play all the way to the jungle with this set of five popular animals—lion, tiger, gorilla, elephant and giraffe. All animals feature detailed painting. Made of durable, non-toxic plastic.

Jumbo Ocean Animals Ages 3-5 Life science lessons can be a day at the beach with our beautifully detailed set of 6 ocean animals. Perfect for theme-based units and oral language development through imaginative play. Animals encourage curiosity about nature, plus responsibility in caring for the environment. Set includes octopus, whale, shark, sea turtle, seal and dolphin. Use alone or with our other jumbo animal sets (Jungle Animals, LER 0693; Farm Animals, LER 0694; and Pets, LER 0688). Made of durable, non-toxic plastic. Smallest animal measures 5 1/2"L, largest measures 12"L.

Jumbo Pets Explore what it’s like to own 6 different kinds of pets! Ages 2-6 . Furry friends make the perfect first pet! # Engages kids who love animals in imaginative play # Encourages compassion and helps you teach kids about pet care responsibilities # Includes dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, fish and bird # Makes a great addition to our Pretend & Play® Animal Hospital (LER 2660) # Made of durable plastic that wipes clean # Smallest animal measures 3.75"L, and largest animal measures 7.5"L # Ages 2+

Inflatable Butterfly Life Cycle Ages 5-9 With its fascinating life cycle, the butterfly can teach kids an appreciation for science and nature. Four huge inflatables depict the egg, caterpillar, cocoon and butterfly stages colorfully and realistically. Includes repair kit and activity guide.

Flower Foam Floor Puzzle Ages 4-6 . Children's faces will light up when they see this cherry sunflower puzzle designed to teach the parts of a plant! This oversized foam floor puzzle separates into five main parts of a plant: the roots, stem, leaves, seeds and petals. The top of each puzzle piece features realistic artwork, and the underside provides the name of each plant part. Thick, durable foam, will withstand years of play.

Jumbo Insects Ages 3-6 . "Bee" one with nature! # Includes fly, ant, bee, ladybug, grasshopper, butterfly and dragonfly in realistic detail for imaginative play # Provides a great way to explore early science # Made of durable plastic # Largest insect measures 8"L x 5"H; all are sized perfectly for little hands

Hydroponic Lab Ages 5-9 Get a 360-degree few of growing plants from the roots up! Reveal the hidden magic of plant roots-no soil required! Ideal for science fair projects, this set of three growing tubes is a mess-free way to explore hydroponics with water or any media # Supports hands-on science inquiry as students conduct controlled experiments # Provides a spectacular view of growing seedlings, thanks to the unique, transparent seed basket that show how the plant grows both up and down # Creates an amazing view as water in the shatterproof plastic tubes magnifies the roots # Provides a write & wipe surface for specimen labels # Engages children in science learning, whether at school or home! # Includes 3 shatterproof plastic test tubes measuring 1.75" in diameter x 7"H, 3 stands, 3 support rod tops, 3 support rod bottoms, 3 seed baskets and Activity Guide