Little Things

COVID-19 Update: At the current time, DTDL is not circulating any items from the Little Things collection.

The Little Things collection currently includes STEAM kits.  STEAM Kits are amazing resources for all ages to learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math through play-based fun.  Each kit provides a unique STEAM resource accompanied by relevant and engaging books, DVDs, and guides.  Additional types of kits will be coming soon to the Little Things collection.  All kits can be checked out for free with your library card.  All of the items in our collection are subject to our circulation policy.

For more items that provide opportunities for learning and engagement, check out our Library of Things collection.

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Gravity Maze
This gravity-powered logic maze is sure to put your visual perception and reasoning skills to the test.  The towers can be arranged in a wide variety of visually stimulating structures but, for each challenge, you’ll have to think carefully to build a path that will carry your marble to the Target Tower.  Suggested age: 8+
Included: Science Stunts by Jordan D. Brown

PLACE HOLD     INSTRUCTIONS

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Human Body
Enter the amazing world of the human body with this hands-on kit – complete with vital organs as well as representative skeletal, vascular and muscular systems.  Explore the workings of the human body and see how they fit together.  Suggested age: 8+
Included: Human Body by DK, Magic School Bus Human Body DVD

PLACE HOLD     INSTRUCTIONS

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Keva Planks
Building with these precision-cut, quality-stained planks is an ideal way to experiment with balance and proportion, gain an interest in architecture and learn about color theory.  Suggested age: 5+
Included: Dreaming Up by Christy Hale

PLACE HOLD

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littleBits
The perfect introduction to inventing.  The littleBits inventor kit includes everything creative kids need to turn their ideas into inventions.  With a range of bits that move, light up and make noise, kids learn how technology is built and functions.  Suggested age: 8+
Included: Getting Started with LittleBits by Ayah Bdeir

PLACE HOLD     INSTRUCTIONS     SOFTWARE

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Magna-Tiles
Magna-Tiles easily connect for hours of open-ended play.  You can create 3D objects like cubes, pyramids, and other geometric shapes.  Suggested age: 3+
Included: Tinkering by Curt Gabrielson

PLACE HOLD

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Makey Makey
 It’s a simple invention kit for anyone doing art, engineering, and everything in between.  Connect the alligator clips to an object – be creative! – and the computer thinks a keyboard key is being pressed, so you can type a letter, jump in a video game, take a picture, or play some music.  
Suggested age: 8+   Included: Makey Makey by Sandy Ng

PLACE HOLD     SOFTWARE

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Microscope
The My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope functions as a compound and stereo microscope in one unit. This allows you to view microscope slides as well as three dimensional items such as rocks and leaves.  Suggested age: 9+
Included: The Ultimate Guide to Your Microscope by Shar Levine

PLACE HOLD

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Ozobot Bit
Ozobot is a little robot that blends the physical and digital worlds – and teaches kids programming.  It introduces basic coding and robotics concepts, and prepares children to make their own Color Code creations.  Suggested age: 6+
Included: Controlling an Ozobot by Amber Lovett

PLACE HOLD     SOFTWARE

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Snap Circuits Jr.
The Elenco Electronics Snap Circuits Jr. kit gives an introduction to electronics.  It contains over 30 color-coded, real circuit components that snap together to create working electronic circuits and devices.  This set offers 101 projects. Suggested age: 8+
Included: Circuits by Theodore Buchanan

PLACE HOLD     INSTRUCTIONS

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Squishy Circuits
Squishy Circuits uses conductive and insulating play dough to teach the basics of electrical circuits in a fun, hands-on way.  Let your creations come to life as you light them up with LEDs and make noises with buzzers.  Suggested age: 8+
Included: Building Squishy Circuits by AnnMarie Thomas

PLACE HOLD     SOFTWARE     INSTRUCTIONS

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Strawbees
Learn about engineering and develop problem-solving and motion skills in a fun way. Explore mechanisms and movements with connectors and construction straws designed to be used multiple times and combined with different materials.  Suggested age: 6+
Included: Make This! by Ella Schwartz

PLACE HOLD     INSTRUCTIONS

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Telescope
The Celestron 21035 Travel Scope 70 is a compact 70mm refractor telescope that is easy and convenient to set up.  It allows you to view the planets, moon, and star clusters, as well as brighter deep sky objects.  Suggested age: 9+
Included: Night Sky by Howard Schneider

PLACE HOLD     SOFTWARE     INSTRUCTIONS

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