Anyone who claims science is boring clearly has never seen the Erupting, Sparkling, Fizzing Fun kit from Scientific Explorer. With ways to make colorful erupting lava, catch a wave in a tube and make a glittering wand of color, kids five years old and up can see that science can be colorful, flashy and fun! (Ravers wishing to save money on glowsticks may also find this kit useful. — Travis)

Available at BrainWaves Educational Toys for $15.95