Here we have tried to provide examples from each major scientific discipline including biology, chemistry, and physics.

Educational toys of any kind, including science-based ones, are specifically designed to either introduce or reinforce a child's knowledge of a particular subject They come in many different forms depending on the scientific discipline they specialize in.

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For example, science toys could include lab equipment, safe chemicals or other materials to introduce some basic chemistry concepts. Most toys will also usually include a manual or other reference materials to guide their learning.

Some may even be multimedia including either an app or audiovisual supplements to help children assimilate a scientific concept or principle. But the best way for children to learn from play is to share the experience with their parents and peers.

So without further ado, here are 15 of the best science toys around for your little bundle of joy. The following list is in no particular order and is far from exhaustive. 

An essential introduction to the world of science. It's a great science kit for kids aged 8 years and above. The kit comes with a 48-page manual that'll help kids conduct interesting and engaging experiments.

Developed and released by Thames and Kosmos, the Kids First Chemistry Set is an essential introduction to the world of science. It comes complete with all the materials and equipment they will need to complete some basic experiments.

Its accompanying full-color manual will hold their hand as they explore the wonderful world of chemical reactions in the safety of their own home. 

An inspirational science kit for young scientists. A great product to introduce your kid to the basics of STEM and nourish their curiosity regarding the mysteries of science and the universe. It is suitable for kids aged 6 and above.

Scientific Explorer's My First Mind Blowing Science is yet another basic science experimentation kit that is simply perfect as a gift for aspiring young scientists. This 20-piece set will open their minds to some of the basic fundamentals of STEM in no time at all. 

It is designed for children aged 6 years plus but adult supervision is recommended for younger users. 

Real specimens that help teach your kids the realities of science and the universe. It is suitable for kids aged 8 and above. Also, this toy set comes with 10 geodes, each of which is natural and size.

Produced by the venerable National Geographic magazine, this toy lets children embrace their destructive tendencies. It comes with 10 geodes, safety equipment, and hammer to safely break them open and explore their contents. 

Each geode is 100% natural and can range in size from that of a tennis ball to a pin-pong ball. 

It's unimaginable having to keep LEGO and your kids apart from each other. While this science and STEM kit stimulates your child's curiosity, it also inculcates a scientific attitude that's important asset to have from a futuristic perspective.

No list of educational children's toys would be complete without an entry, or two, from LEGO. Their Chain Reactions science and building kit might just be the perfect science toy for kids. 

Kids get to build any one of ten amazing moving machines that will expand and test their knowledge of STEM to the limit. 

This kit can create an interest about archeology and excavation in the minds of your little munchkins. Given that all kids want to do is play, this science set is a fine way to let them have fun while getting introduced to science. It is suitable for range 8 and above.

Every parent knows that it is only a matter of time before their child makes an unsightly mess. So, with this toy from National Geographic, you can happily let them do so safe in the knowledge they are actually learning something. 

Let them unleash their inner paleontologist with this neat Mega Fossil Dig Kit. 

A great compound microscope for beginners. This battery-powered microscope provides high magnification for educational applications. It's made out of a combination of plastic and metal.

The AmScope 120X-1200X Beginner Microscope might be the best science "toy" you can ever buy your child. Let them unleash their curiosity by peeking into the microscopic realm at their leisure. 

The microscope has a metal frame and comes complete with slides and a handy carrying box. 

A 60-piece interactive human toy that'll trigger kids' curiosity to know more about the human body and its various functions. Made of plastic, this human body toy is great for kids aged between 8 to 12. A fine product that fuses interactive learning with entertainment.

Be Amazing! Human Anatomy Figure is a great choice for less squeamish children. It will help your children understand and visualize how the human body works. The realistic model is for children aged between 8 and 12.  

The perfect toy to get kids out of the sofas and away from their mobile phones to enjoy the fresh air outside. This experimental kit is a godsend for children aged 5 and above. A great way to enhance a child's curiosity in STEM subjects.

Introduce your budding scientists the wonderful science of bubbles with 4M's KidzLabs Bubble Science. The kit comes with a variety of tools needed to make giant bubbles, bubble films and much more. 

It also includes some recipes for them to make their own high-quality bubble mixture. A great choice for children of all ages. 

Another offering from Thames and Kosmos, their Magnetic Science Kit is a great gift for any occasion. This science kit exposes little ones to the mystifying world of magnetism. The perfect gift for children aged between 8 to 15 years.

Another offering from Thames and Kosmos, their Magnetic Science Kit is a great gift for any occasion. Expose your precious little ones to the magical and mysterious world of magnetism with this fun and educational toy. 

It has all the bits needed to complete one of 33 experiments and games. They can even build an electromagnet if their skills are up to the task. 

The mysteries surrounding dinosaurs are often a fantasy for many children. Specially made for children between 6 to 9 years. A great toy to enhance the curiosity in STEM subjects for children.

VATOS Dinosaur Eggs Dig kit is perfect for kids who are fascinated by dinosaurs. The kit lets them dig out, at their leisure, 12 fossil eggs that belong to different dinosaur types. 

Once excavated, the kit cards help them identify which species of dinosaur it comes from. This makes an ideal science gift for any occasion. 

A bestselling construction activity for boys and girls 8 and up. It is made of plastic and aims to improve a child in various areas, such as Logical Thinking, Hand-Eye Coordination, Problem Solving, Spatial Awareness, and much more.

While a little on the pricier side, the Ravensburger Gravitrax Starter Set is a great science toy for kids. This innovative marble run comes with 122 pieces and is designed for children 8 years plus. 

Kids will get to either build template marble runs or design and build their own. Hours of fun and creative thinking are almost guaranteed. 

A fantastic kit to unravel the basic concepts of water science. This desalination kit is a simple way to practically illustrate the process of extracting salt from seawater. Perfect for young science enthusiasts who are interested in chemistry.

Also produced by 4M, the Clean Water Science kit will teach children some of the basic concepts of this wonder material. It comes with a desalination kit, plastic filtration kit and many other interesting water-based experiments. 

It is perfect for any young science enthusiast and it might even teach adults a thing or two. 

The Snaen Science Kit is a one-stop shop for your kid to be in control of nature. Yes, you read it right - in control of nature. With more than 30 experiments, children can create rainbow rain, erupt volcanoes, and do more.

Your child can make up to 30 experiments with this kit. Equipped with interesting science materials, this kit will let your child create rainbow rain, erupt volcanoes, rainbow fountains, bottle blowing balloons, and more. Also, thanks to the in-box guide cards explaining the experiments, your child will not need any extra help from outside.

How about letting your kid be in control of the entire Solar System. This science kit allows kids to build solar system models that'll enhance their curiosity to learn more about the universe. It serves as an interactive way to fuse entertainment with learning.

Yet another offering from 4M, their Solar System Planetarium is another great science toy for kids. This kit allows budding astronomers to build their own replica of our Solar System in miniature. 

No batteries are needed and it comes with all the instructions and parts they need to complete the task. 

Interest in insects is often unnatural among kids, but for those who do maintain it, this specimen set is a fine way to explore those wee creatures. It's made of resin and built sturdily to last for a long time.

And last, but by no means least, the ElifeBox's Insect Specimen Set will unlock the entomologist within your child. It comes complete with 6 real ex-insects encased in a clear lucite-acrylic resin block.

You kids will be able to get up close and personal with a spider, scorpion, Huechys Sanguinea, Flower Chafers, Cicada, and a Spotted Lanternfly.

With 50 interesting pieces that can be used to create a variety of prototypes, this electric motor kit serves as a fine way to develop intrigue in the minds of children regarding building stuff. Kids can make oodles of shapes, which help cultivate a liking for science in their minds.

This STEM toy set will be the most creative present you can give to a child. It will boost the creativity of aspiring inventors in addition to developing a scientific temperament. This DIY kit for youngsters contains 50 pieces that can be used to create a variety of interesting prototypes. You may make a tornado mixer, a hovercraft, a static mixer, a crazy insect, an animation illusion, a bulge of the Earth, 2D-3D shapes, centrifuge madness, a color mixer, a motorboat, and many other things.

This growing science experimental kit teaches the kids and adults about the wonders of crystal formation. It has a variety of eye-catching effects that are bound to make the user feel intrigued. A great way to have fun for kids and adults all alike.

With amazing results, the 4M Crystal Growing Experiment teaches kids and adults about the beauty and complexity of crystal formation. To do seven different crystal growing experiments, simply follow the directions.

Each kit includes crystals in a variety of shapes and hues, allowing you to create a variety of eye-catching effects. Observe as each gleaming crystal forms and grows within its own display dome. These crystals will last endlessly for family and friends to enjoy once they have been grown.

Electronics is one of the most intriguing fields for youngsters, and this exploration kit has oodles of circuits to build. Once built, plug-in your iPhone or Android and see how the circuits react. Ideal for children aged 8 or older.

This package includes 175+ DIY projects that will provide an enjoyable and hands-on introduction to electronics for your youngster. Snap Circuits is a set of 55 pieces that may be used to make 175 different electronic projects. Snap wires, a color-changing LED, a Glow-in-the-Dark propeller, an infrared receiver, a strobe IC, and much more are among the components.

No soldering is necessary because they all snap together effortlessly on the provided plastic grid. To make it easier to recognize each piece, it is numbered and color-coded. Working circuit boards, similar to those seen inside televisions, radios, and other electronic devices, are created by combining these components.

Built specifically for kids aged 8 and above, this rocket launcher kit aims to improve critical thinking, logical thinking, programming skills, hand-eye coordination, and much more. There are four types of kits available, each one being equally exciting and informative at the same time.

The Power Rocket isn't your average model rocket, thanks to its strong electric engine, it can fly up to 200 feet. Unlike typical stomp rockets, the Power Rocket's electric engine is self-powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, allowing it to launch up to 20 times on a single charge.

The helicopter-like rotor blades extend and safely return your motorized rocket to the ground, thanks to the revolutionary design. It also comes with a launch pad, charging cable, and decals for kids to personalize their electric rocket.

If there was any way to reach closer to building Jarvis for a hardcore Iron Man fan, this is it. This kit allows kids to make a robot with fully-articulated fingers that's capable of making a realistic gripping action. Built specifically for children aged 8 and above.

With the 4M KidzLabs Robotic Hand Kit, kids can easily explore the exciting world of robotics. This instructional science kit includes everything you'll need to make a working artificial hand.

The thumb and fingers of the hand clench in a lifelike grasping gesture when the linked cords are pulled. It's a terrific way to get your kids interested in engineering by encouraging them to put together this Robotic Hand Kit, which is simple and enjoyable to put together.

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