7701 22nd Avenue North
St. Petersburg , FL 33710
PHONE | 727. 384.0027
FAX | 727.343.5729

Gift Shop

The Science Store located in the Science Center offers a unique selection of science-oriented merchandise, including a variety of books, posters and fun science projects!
All items are reasonably priced, and members receive a 10% discount for purchases totaling $5 or more. The store accepts cash, checks, Visa, and MasterCard.

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-4 pm & during many events.

Here are just a few of the items you will find at the Science Store:
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Animal Gifts

Glow Lizard - This cute lizard glows in the dark. ($.25)
Pencil Eraser - Bright animal eraser to keep at your desk. ($.50)
Garden Creatures - Realistic bug, spider, insect, snail, snake, or something else you would find in the garden. ($.50)
Sea Animals - Realistic sea creature -may be a shark, dolphin, ray, or, starfish. ($.50)
Animal Clicker - Squeeze for an attention getting CLICK! ($.75)
Florida Alligator Tooth - A real alligator tooth, comes with interesting facts.
($1.00)
Loose-Neck Turtle - Cute hand painted bobble head turtle. ($2.00)
Rubber Snake - 3 foot flexible snake - looks like the real thing! ($2.00)
Bug & Butterfly Net - Observe & release nature in your own backyard! ($3.00)
Glitter Butterflies - Assortment of pretty butterflies sparkles and glows ($5.00)

Creature Peeper - See nature close up, with top and bottom views. ($8.00)

Ant Farm - Watch busy ants working underground, includes ant certificate. ($12.50)

Dinosaur Gifts

Grow Dinosaur - Dino expands in water up to 600% and shrinks back to its original size, good to use over and over. ($.50) (resized 106)
Dino Glider - Make and fly this Styrofoam glider. ($1.00) (resized 122)

Real-as-Life Dinosaur - 8"-10" authentically detailed dinosaurs, collect them all. ($2.50)
Dino Mini Projector - This 6" flashlight comes with six image disks. ($3.00)
I Dig Dinosaurs - A mini-excavation adventure - dig a dinosaur out of a block of "rock."($5.00)
3-D Fossil Puzzle - Build a glow-in-the-dark prehistoric skeleton. ($5.00)

Outer Space Gifts

Moon Phase Bookmark - Illustrates the complete moon cycle in daily steps. Eye-catching and durable. ($0.25)
Astronaut Ice Cream - Freeze dried, Neapolitan flavored. ($2.50)
Space Mini Projector - This 6" flashlight comes with six image disks. ($3.00)
Space Sand - This sand never gets wet! Includes experiments and a scientific explanation. ($3.00)
Glow Stars - A large assortment of plastic stick-up stars. ($4.00)
Glow-in-the-Dark Earth & Moon - 3-D glow art decorations inspired by images from the Hubble Space Telescope. ($4.50)

Star and Planet Locator - Find & identify stars, planets and constellations with this easy-to-use guide. ($5.00)
I Dig Space - A mini-excavation adventure! Dig an alien out of a block of "space rock" ($5.00)
Inflatables - Have fun with these large, inflatable toys. Choose astronaut ($6.00) or space shuttle ($7.50)

Stellar Ball - Glow ball inflates to 11", for play indoors or outside. ($8.00)

EZ Build Space Kits - Scale model, builds in 5 minutes. Choose from Space Station Mir ($8.00) or Space Shuttle & Satellite ($9.00)

Kinetic Solar System - Relax with this continuous motion solar system. Requires 2 AA batteries. ($15.00)

Solar System Mobile Kit - Build your own 3-D solar system, it glows in the dark. Includes a wall chart. (ages 7+, $16.50)

Space Shuttle and Satellite - ($9.00)
Space mini projector - This 6" flashlight comes with six image disks ($3.00).

Giant Sky Rover - Build and fly this large propeller-powered biplane, up to 100 yards. ($6.00)

Fascinating Science Gifts

Indian Arrowhead - This is a hand-made replica of a real arrowhead. ($.50)
Magic Flower - Amazing flower creates many different shapes and designs to dazzle your friends. ($2.00)
Balloon Race Car - This little "jet powered" car can really go. ($2.00)

Tornado Tube - Join 2 soda bottles with this connector to make your own tornado. ($2.00)
Horseshoe magnet - Horseshoe shaped magnet used for metal attraction experiments. ($2.50)
Rattleback - An ancient science curiosity-give it a spin and watch it reverse. ($2.50)
Energy Bead Bracelet Kit - See solar science at work as white beads change to colors in the sun. Kit makes two bracelets. ($3.00)

Prism - Changes sunlight into rainbow colors of light. ($3.00)
Diving Submarine - Fill the sub up with baking powder to see it dive then resurface. ($3.00)
Water Wiggles - This water-filled toy is a challenge to hold. ($3.00)
Popcorn Rock - Sedimentary rock grows Aragonite crystals when white vinegar (not included) is added. ($3.50)
Magna Trix - Discover the properties of magnets. ($3.50)
Magnetic Marbles - 12 colorful magnetic marbles. ($4.00)
Magic Loops - Wire & bead loops create many unique shapes. ($3.50)
Air Force One Glider - make and fly this glider, includes stand and information about AF1. ($4.00)
Pet Tornado - Swirl the liquid in the cylinder to make a tornado. ($4.50) (resized 081)
Impossiball - This ball seems to defy gravity as it wobbles and rolls uphill. ($5.00)
Magna Buzz - Toss this pair of magnets into the air - they whirl, zip, and buzz. ($5.00)

Movie Motion Zoetrope - Make your own movie machine as you explore the science of animation. ($5.50)
Giant Sky Rover - Build and fly this large propeller-powered biplane, up to 100 yards. ($6.00)

Newton's Cradle - Set the 5 steel balls in motion to demonstrate Newton's Third Law. ($8.00)

Space Phone - Demonstrate the principles of sounds with these amazing cones that amplify sounds & vibrations. ($8.00)

Stethoscope - Perfect for aspiring doctors and veterinarians. ($8.00)

Climb-a-Tron Robot -Amazing robot climbs up & down and even upside down on smooth surfaces. Takes AAA batteries, ages 7+. ($10.00)

Gyroscope - Precision toy gyroscope has near-perfect balance. Comes with t-pull and instructions. ($11.00)

Radiometer- See how light energy becomes mechanical and heat energy. ($12.00)

Science Kits

Ghost Crystal Kit - Watch as crystals expand and seem to disappear in water, then learn how and why it happens. ($1.25)
Kaleidoscope- Create your own patterns with glowing beads in a variety of shapes and colors. ($4.50)
Sun Prints - Use sun sensitive paper to make cool prints, comes with 12 sheets. ($5.00)

EZ Build Space Kits - Scale model, builds in 5 minutes. Choose from Space Station Mir ($8.00) or Space Shuttle & Satellite ($9.00).

Create a Night Sky - Use this kit to make your own star projector. ($10.00)

Volcano- Build & erupt your own volcano. Kit includes educational material, can be used over and over. Ages 8+. ($14.00)

Solar System Mobile - Build your own 3-D solar system, it glows in the dark. Includes a wall chart. Ages 7+. ($16.50)

Up close (magnifiers, microscopes)

Fresnel Lens Bookmark - This large souvenir bookmark is also a magnifier & ruler. ($2.00)
Hand-held magnifier - High powered magnifier that gives you an up- close look at small things. ($2.50)

Enviroscope - Monoscope for young explorers, with 20mmx40mm lens and slide focus, by EarthTech. ($6.00)

Creature Peeper - See nature close up, with top and bottom views. ($8.00)
Microscope, 23 pc. Set - a great beginning set comes with all that's needed to begin exploring the microscopic world. ($14.00)
Microscope, Deluxe Set -more advanced microscope for continued study. Includes a carry case. ($36.00)

Jewelry

Diamond-Cut Friendship Ring - Bright band in gold or silver, for a boy or a girl. ($.50)
Polished Stone Ring - Adjustable ring with a pretty polished stone. ($1.50)
Insect Necklace - Astonish your friends with this real insect imbedded in a clear resin drop, on a cord. ($2.00)
Spirit bracelet - Popular patriotic silicone bracelet. ($2.00)
Mood ring - The stone in this ring changes colors along with your mood. ($2.50)
Energy Bead Bracelet Kit - See solar science at work as white beads change to colors in the sun. Kit makes two bracelets. ($3.00)
Dog tag necklace - stylish steel chain with dog tags. ($3.00)
Shark tooth necklace - Suede cord with a genuine shark's tooth. ($3.50)
Shell and moonstone necklace - Perfect necklace for boys or girls. ($4.50)

Gator tooth necklace - Real alligator tooth inside a brass shell. ($5.00)

Just for Fun

Wacky Whirler - This propeller will fly off your hands. ($.50)
Toy Compass - Brightly-colored toy compass. ($.50)
Whistle Compass - Compass and whistle on a cord. ($1.50)
Bouncy Ball - Earth or rock, your choice. ($1.50)
Pouch of Gemstones - Velvet bag of polished semi-precious stones. (3.00)
Water Wiggles -This water-filled toy is a challenge to hold. ($3.00)
Inside-Out Stretch Ball - Soft, squishy and stretchy - be creative! ($5.00)

Spin A Tune - First introduced in 1948, this colorful, creative music maker plays an 8-note scale. ($5.00)

Climb-a-Tron Robot - Amazing robot climbs up & down and even upside down on smooth surfaces. Takes AAA batteries, ages 7+. ($10.00)

Giant Ribbon Ball - The biggest (120mm) bouncy ball you have ever seen! ($14.00)

Souvenirs

Postcard - Remember your experience at the Science Center or show someone else with this new souvenir. ($.25)
Neon pencil - Bright neon colored pencil. ($.25) Mini Rock Collection Pencil - Science Center pencil with vial of semi-precious stones on top. ($1.50)
Carabiner pen - Cool clip-on Science Center pen. ($2.00)
Dog tag necklace - stylish steel chain with Science Center dog tag. ($3.00)
Science Center t-shirt - A T-shirt to remember your experience at the Science Center. Comes in S (6-8), M (10-12), L (14-16), XL (adult small). ($10.00)

Books and Posters

On our bookshelves, you can choose from science books for all ages, preschoolers to adults. Here are just a few of the series you will find:
Dot-to-Dot or Maze Book - Fun and factual puzzle books. ($1.50 each)
Zoo Books - Amazing and beautiful photos. We have many titles to choose from. ($3.00 each)

Usborne Beginners
(ages 5-8 years, $4.95 each) - Series has easy to read text, beautiful illustrations and internet references for additional learning, projects, and games.
Titles include:
o Spiders
o Caterpillars & Butterflies
o Tadpoles & Frogs
o Bears
o Night Animals
o How Flowers Grow o Under the Sea
o Living in Space
o Dinosaurs
o Sun, Moon, & Stars

Usborne: Science Activity Series
(Ages 6-9 years, $4.95 each) -Experiments and activities help explain basic scientific principles.
Titles include:
Air
Magnets
Kitchen
Lights & Mirrors

Your Body Usborne: Discovery
(Ages 8+, $9.00 each) - Vivid photos and illustrations, plus amazing facts provide an introduction to animal and nature subjects. Includes web links.
Titles include:
Birds
Snakes
Bugs
Big Cats
Sharks
Whales & Dolphins

Astronomy Space Dinosaurs Usborne Internet-Linked First Encyclopedia
(ages 6+, $9.95 each) - This series combines amazing photographs and illustrations with lively text to teach the basics of our planet's animals, what's in space, and more.
Titles include:
o Science
o Our World
o Seas & Oceans
o Animals
o Space
o History
o Dinosaurs

Usborne Great Searches
(ages 8+, $8.95-$9.95 each) - Each double page illustration is packed with objects to find. Fascinating facts, too.
o Dinosaur
o Bug
o Undersea
o Animal
o History

Usborne Cooking School
(ages 10+, $7.95 each)- Step-by-step illustrations and photos for tasty recipes, perfect for beginning cooks.
o Cooking for Beginners
o Vegetarian Cooking for Beginners
o Pasta and Pizza for Beginners
o Cakes and Cookies for Beginners

Usborne Spotter’s Guides
(ages 7-adult, $5.99 each) - Pocket-size field guides for children and adults.
o Weather
o Night Sky
o Rocks and Minerals
o Shells
o Wild Animals
o Birds of North America
o Horses and Ponies
o Dogs
o Cats
o Dinosaurs

Florida’s Fabulous
(all ages, $9.95-$16.95) - Florida residents and visitors alike will love these oversize books packed with color photographs and descriptions. Great gift idea.

Waterbirds
Spiders
Butterflies
Natural Places
Seashells
Mammals
Reptiles and Amphibians
Fishes
Insects

Science fair projects and experiments
o "Help, My Science Project is Due Tomorrow!" by Janice VanCleave ($14.95)
o "200 Gooey, Slippery, Slimy, Weird & Fun Experiments," by Janice VanCleave ($12.95)

Quick Study Guides
(all ages, $3.95-$5.95) - We stock over 30 titles of these laminated reference guides with text, photos and drawings, including:
o Astronomy
o Biology, Marine Biology
o Chemistry
o Earth Science
o Physics
o Rocks and Minerals
o Zoology
o Florida History
o Algebra, Calculus, and other math subjects
o French, Spanish, Italian languages

And --- By popular demand, we now offer posters. You'll find snakes, spiders, whales, dinosaurs, seashells, clouds, a selection of outer space posters, and more. Great for students and teachers!

Nature Charts (17"x22" $4.00 each):
o Wetland Habitat
o Forest Habitat
o A Food Chain
o The Water cycle
o Constellations
o Solar System
o Rocks & Minerals

Nature Posters
(21"x33" $8.00 each):
Insects
Spiders
Snakes
Butterflies
Minerals
Dinosaurs

Note: Quantities of some items are limited.