This Original science kit explores the fascinating world of Hydrophobic Sand. It looks like ordinary sea sand and it feels like ordinary sand - but it is anything but ordinary, guaranteeing hours of Fun. What’s So Special About Hydrophobic Sand? In this kit we explore the fascinating scientific qualities of hydrophobic sand and it's uses. We will compare it with regular sand and witness the amazing differences. Does it really stay dry when taken out from water?! How does it assist us in prevention of natural disasters?