The best science kits for kids pique your child's curiosity and are a hands-on way to learn about STEM subjects. From space kits to robots, see our favorites.

This kit lets kids explore the water cycle and global warming, create clouds, experiment with acid rain, study the greenhouse effect and much more. The kit is recommended for kids 8 and up.

What is the science of reading? While the phrase doesn’t have a universal definition, it refers broadly to research in a variety of fields that relates to how a child’s brain learns to read.

Cool science: Kids aren’t pushing the egg into the bottle—instead, it’s being pulled inside thanks to air density. Air is made up of tiny pieces of matter called molecules.

This is the best science kit for kids who love to tinker—you know, the one who takes things apart and puts them back together. There are 26 model-building exercises to create six basic machines ...

These simple, DIY science experiments for kids will help combat "summer slide" — and your kids will be having so much fun, they won't even notice that their brains are getting a workout.

Melissa Stewart’s Picks: Author of Tree Hole Homes: Daytime Dens and Nighttime Nooks and more science books for children Your Place In The Universe by Jason Chin Get The Book “This new book… starts ...

It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...

The 10 Best Science Toys for Kids to Learn, Experiment, and Create Whether your kid loves to explore the outdoors or engineer buildings, these toys are as entertaining as they are educational.

STEM toys are a fantastic way to combine fun and learning, sparking curiosity and creativity in children of all ages. Whether shopping for science gifts for kids or searching for activities that ...