A comprehensive collection for children to investigate the multiple properties of a vast array of materials. Children can explore the materials without the sense of sight to discover their more subtle properties. Contains the Materials Box of Delights which includes: magnifying lens, plaster of paris, 12 strips of metals, shells, 4 types of fabric, plastazote, 3 types of rocks, candle, 2 types of wood, marbles, rubber, nails, capillary matting, comprehensive notes and label set – all stored in a flap-top box with 3 lift-out compartment trays. Kit also contains: Materials Big Book, , feely bag, 3 blindfolds, giant horseshoe magnet, 3 magnetic wands, magnetic marbles, 10 ring magnets.