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The science and technology section of our He Kākano collection. Discover hidden worlds with a microscope or a telescope. Delve into the world of virtual reality. Experiment with building electronic devices and learn to code with robots.
The Celestron Labs CM800 Compound Microscope is a compact, user-friendly and versatile tool that provides clear, sharp images for a broad range of applications.
Two eyepieces (10x and 20x) and 3 objective lenses (4x, 10x and 40x) allow for magnifications from 40x to 800x.
The simple, portable design of the Celestron Robert Reeves Edition FirstScope Tabletop Telescope is easy to use for astronomers of all levels. Just remove it from the box, insert an eyepiece and you’re ready to go star gazing.
A wide field-of-view provides bright, sharp views of the Moon’s mountains and craters in crisp detail. Use it to pan the Milky Way, explore open star clusters, marvel at Saturn’s rings, or view deep-sky objects such as the Orion Nebula.
View books about stargazing with a telescope in the library catalogue
The Electronic BrainBox is designed to teach the principles of electronics to children from age 7. The easy-to-handle components snap together to create different circuits on the base board. All wires are secured within the components making them safe and simple to operate. The circuits are activated by magnet, water, touch, light and sound, resulting in a flashing bulb, a motorised fan or flying disc and sound effects.
An instruction manual is included.
Batteries are not included (4 x AA required).
Makeblock Neuron is a programmable electronic building block platform offering all sorts of opportunities to stimulate children’s creativity and ingenuity. It contains more than 30 kinds of electronic blocks with different functions, so creators can build a variety of innovative gadgets.
The user-friendly Makeblock Neuron App includes building instructions and video tutorials, helping children create a multitude of gadgets in a short time without having to learn complicated codes.
Meta Quest 2 is the all-in-one system for exploring Virtual Reality (VR). Experience total immersion with 3D positional audio, hand tracking and easy-to-use controllers working together to make virtual worlds feel real.
A Meta/Facebook account and the Meta Horizon app is required to use this device.
Only adult library members (18 years and over), can borrow this item.
Sphero BOLT is an app-enabled robotic ball that allows children to have fun while learning to code. It supports beginners to advanced coders.
Use your mobile or desktop device with the free Sphero Edu app to programme, create and customise games by drawing on your screen, using Scratch Blocks or writing JavaScript text programmes.
The car-shaped Indi learning robot is designed to introduce early learners (ages 4+) to the concepts of computational thinking, STEAM and computer science ideas in a fun and engaging way.
Indi offers a screenless unplugged programming experience with an onboard colour sensor and interactive colour-coded tiles. Or children can level up their skills with simplified drag-and-drop block coding options in the free Sphero Edu Jr app.
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