Text & Learn

Toy: Let little learners play in a grown-up way with Text and Learn, Three learning modes give children practice with letter names and sounds, QWERTY keyboard navigation and more, Children can exchange text messages with their puppy pal Scout, Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog
Company: LeapFrog (2009-04-21)
List Price: $21.99
Amazon Price: $14.00

Kids will want to practice their math on this portable skill-building ELA that turns math into a video game. MathShark quizzes eight different skill levels in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages, AND works as a full-function calculator with the press of a button. Problems are displayed on the LCD screen either vertically or horizontally. Answers receive immediate feedback with colorful flashing lights and tones. Sets are timed, and the elapsed time plus a message appear at the end of each set.

As they see their time improve, kids are continually motivated to beat it, just like when they play a video game. The more they play, the more they learn. Requires two "AA" batteries (not included). Measures 10" x 6.1" x 3.9".

Toy: Electronic flash cards, Quizzes eight different skill levels in addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages, Works as a full - function calculator at the press of a button, Answers receive immediate feedback, with colorful flashing lights and tones, The more the kids play, the more they learn
Company: Educational Insights
List Price: $49.99
Amazon Price: $33.94

Ready to add a fun twist to reading time? You can motivate little ones to read on their own with 12 engaging music videos on DVD and matching books. Each music video brings a story to life through lively animation, songs and words on-screen; and the 12 matching storybooks reinforce the learning experience. Books are great for take-along fun, too.

Toy: An innovative reading system that engages kids' love of song and music to teach them reading skills, Sing-along stories use rhyme and rhythm to help kids begin to read on their own, Includes DVD with 12 animated music videos and 12 matching storybooks, Introduces short vowels, phonics skills and reading comprehension, Encourages creative self-expression with a wide range of music, from rock to reggae to hip-hop, Includes a DVD with 12 music videos and 12 corresponding storybooks
Company: LeapFrog (2008-06-02)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $7.48

Learn hundreds of math facts - Fast! Fun! Easy! Math Whiz plays like a video game and teaches like electronic flash cards. This portable ELA quizzes kids on addition, subtraction, multiplication or division; plus it works as a full-function calculator with the press of a button. Problems are displayed on the LCD screen. Features eight skill levels as well as lights and sounds for instant feedback. Requires 2 "AAA" batteries (not included). Measures 8.3" x 7.1" x 2.3".

Toy: Learn hundreds of math facts - Fast. Fun. Easy, Portable ELA quizzes kids on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, Works as a full - function calculator at the press of a button, Ages 6 and up
Company: Educational Insights (2006-06-12)
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $19.95

Colorful, washable nylon wall caddy features 12 roomy folder-sized pockets, each with a clear-view tag holder for easy labeling. It's perfect for holding worksheets and tests, student work folders, learning center materials, lesson plans, parent notes, books, magazines, and more! Three durable grommets allow for easy hanging anywhere. Pockets are 7" deep; caddy measures 14" wide by 55" high. Includes 36 blank labels.

Toy: Handy hangable classroom organizer, Colorful washable nylon wall caddy, 12 roomy folder-sized pockets with a clear-view tag holder for easy labeling, Three durable grommets allow for easy hanging anywhere, Pockets are 7" deep, and caddy is 14" wide by 55" high
Company: Educational Insights (2009-01-09)
List Price: $14.99
Amazon Price: $12.00

Learning valuable money skills is "in the bag" as you collect, count and exchange money all the way to the finish line. This educational game includes a 17" x 12" game board with spinner, 100 plastic coins, play bills, markers and a die. For 2-4 players.

Toy: Learn how to make change, Fun twists, 2-4 players
Company: Learning Resources (2005-12-01)
List Price: $18.99
Amazon Price: $10.99

Mind blowing experiments to delight and educate young scientists! Erupt a color changing volcano.  Mix up magic ooze with a mind of its own.  Play with sand that never gets wet.  Mix safe chemicals and watch colors change before your eyes. You'll amaze yourself and your friends as you explore the science behind these truly remarkable reactions.

Toy: Winner of Parents' Choice Approved Award and Dr.Toy One of the 10 Best Educational Products 2005 Award, Contains a variety of experiments and instruction guide with scientific explanation, Spark your child's curiosity in science while they are young!, Learn about colors, learn about volcanoes, A great family kit with experiments that will intrigue several ages
Company: Scientific Explorer (2007-01-01)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $12.46

Count on number fun with these soft, lightweight bean bags. Each 2.75" x 2.75" bean bag is embroidered with a number (one to 20) on one side and its number word on the other. Even numbers are embroidered in blue, and odd numbers are embroidered in red for easy identification. The bean bags come in a handy cloth storage bag with a "Tip Sheet" of beginning math activities for large and small groups, from number identification and counting to simple addition and subtraction.

Toy: Time to "shape up" with these toss and learn bean bags, Each bean bag is a different color and shape, Each is beautifully embroidered with its name, Perfect size for small hands, Includes "Tip Sheet" for activities and games, as well as a cloth storage bag
Company: Educational Insights (2009-03-18)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $16.01

Grades 1 & up. This fast paced game is easy and has everything you need for word building fun. Includes timer, special die, and 30 tricolor tiles. Great for learning centers.

Toy: The pressure's on with this addictive word-making game, This fast-paced game packs a world of colorful word-powered fun inside its compact tin case, Tri - Words is perfect for classroom game centers, vacations, or family nights at home - For 1 to 6 Players, A great family or classroom game, Fun for young and old
Company: Educational Insights (2007-05-01)
List Price: $14.99
Amazon Price: $8.99

LeapFrog Scribble & Write

Toy: Light the way to early writing with Scribble and Write, Four learning modes can help your child progress from drawing simple shapes and pictures, to writing upper- and lowercase letters, Features a child-sized stylus, single retraceable surface and stroke-by-stroke guidance, Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning ideas and insights from LeapFrog, Children simply trace over the lights with the stylus to form letters
Company: LeapFrog (2009-04-13)
List Price: $21.99
Amazon Price: $17.00

Program your preschooler for early learning with the Tote and Go Laptop Plus. This realistic looking computer features big style for little learners. Complete with a colorful keyboard and detachable mouse that's designed for both left- and right-handed users, the Tote and Go Laptop Plus features 30 engaging activities that teach language, math, games and music. Comes with a nifty handle for easy fold-up-and-go learning. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 11" x 14" x 3.5".

Toy: Colorful laptop with 30 engaging activities, Detachable mouse with mouse pad for left-handed or right-handed users, LCD screen displays fun animations, Plus, the Tote and Go Laptop features 30 engaging activities, For ages 3 and above
Company: V Tech
List Price: $26.99
Amazon Price: $19.99

With this smart handheld system, children learn valuable school skills through a variety of animated games and activities. Kids use the interactive touch screen and stylus throughout 30 educational games featuring characters they love. The Leapster2 System also offers several options for creative play. Little learners can easily connect online for extra activities and rewards. And best of all, parents can use the Leapster2 to connect to the LeapFrog Learning Path, an online, interactive tool in which parents can get updates and see firsthand what their children are learning.

Leapster2 System comes with built-in starter games; additional software sold separately. Requires 4 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 13"W x 10.5"H.

Toy: The preschool gaming handheld that connects to the LeapFrog® Learning Path, an online experience that lets you see what your child is learning., Play and learn school skills on the go or connect online for extra activities and rewards., Library of over 30 exciting learning games featuring characters kids love., Included and additional games teach skills in a range of subjects, such as language arts, reading, mathematics and science., Parents can connect online to the LeapFrog® Learning Path to see what their child is learning. Kids connect online for extra activities and rewards.
Company: LeapFrog (2008-07-01)
List Price: $69.99
Amazon Price: Too low to display

The Infantino Matching Colors and Textures Puzzle will help babies "feel" their way to improved sensory skills and hand-eye coordination. The set includes 20 different two-piece puzzles. The first piece of the puzzle is a color or texture; the second piece is a familiar object like an animal or food. Does the bunny match up with "fluffy" or "furry"' Your little one will learn how to connect pieces first. After practice, toddlers will be learning colors, first words and problem-solving techniques. Chunky puzzle pieces are sturdy and easy to grasp.

Baby Product: Matching colors and textures helps young children learn first words and sensory skills, 20 two-piece puzzles match familiar objects to colors and textures using pictures and names, Sturdy pieces are fun to hold and handle; helps develop hand-eye coordination, Helps increase matching and early problem-solving skills, Children 1 to 3 years old
Company: Infantino (2007-07-30)
List Price: $12.99
Amazon Price: $11.70

With a barnyard of friends to cheer baby on, your little one will love learning to walk with the Sit-to-Stand Walker. Start her out with the easy-to-remove play panel for floor play or fun on the run. Then step it up with the fun-to-maneuver walker. A medley of fun awaits -- there are three spinning flowers, five piano keys, colorful rollers, three light-up shape sorters and a telephone handset. The Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker keeps baby on track by teaching shapes, colors, animals, music and more! Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 5.8"L x 20.9"W x 15"D.

Toy: 5 piano keys play music notes, 3 colorful spinning rollers, 3 shape sorters and light-up shape buttons, Telephone handset, spinning gears and open/close barn door enhance role play fun, Recommended for children 6 months and above
Company: V Tech (2007-07-01)
List Price: $37.99
Amazon Price: $30.02

One cookie for you, two cookies for me. Make learning to count delicious with colorful counting cookies. Includes ten cookies with numbers 1-10 on the bottom and the corresponding number of counting chips on the top. Cookies measure 2 inches, are made of soft plastic and come in their own sturdy plastic 6-inch cookie jar.

Awards:Honor's Award Winner-National Parenting Publications Awards for Children's Resources (NAPPA-2003)

Toy: Features 10 cookies with numbers 1-10 on the bottom and the corresponding number of candy-pieces on the top, Encourages kids to explore early math skills in treat-themed imaginative play, Includes sturdy plastic jar with lid for easy clean-up and storage, Soft plastic cookies measure 2" each, Recommended age range from 2 to 5 years
Company: Learning Resources (2006-06-12)
List Price: $16.99
Amazon Price: $9.34

The Laugh and Learn Puppy is a cuddly play pal for your baby that combines two modes of play -- learning mode and music games -- with 10 delightful songs.

In Learning Mode, six hot spots on the puppy teach your child A-Z, body parts and colors through fun phrases and songs. Then, switch to Game Mode for fun phrases and songs, including the Alphabet Song, a color song, a counting song and a song that teaches body parts. In Game Mode, kids can also enjoy six additional songs that encourage interaction: Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, Oh Where Has My Little Dog Gone, Pat-a-Cake, This Little Piggy, This Old Man and Bingo. Provides hours of interactive enjoyment. Requires three "AA" batteries (included).

Toy: Baby can learn A-B-Cs, 1-2-3's and parts of the body, plus sing along to ten favorite songs and games, Dog bone collar lights up to the music, Helps baby learn about parts of the body, Introduces baby to the alphabet, colors and counting, Helps baby understand connections between words and images
Company: Fisher Price
List Price: $24.99
Amazon Price: $15.00

Baby's Learning Laptop

Toy: Three modes of play teach shapes, common objects, feelings and music, Light-up screen interacts with colorful keyboard, Moveable mouse sized for little hands, Volume control switch for quieter play
Company: V Tech (2007-03-01)
List Price: $17.99
Amazon Price: $15.54

This playful mower has three different modes, allowing your child to explore a new kind of fun in each mode. In Learning Mode, kids will learn things like colors, shapes, opposites and actions. In Music Mode, tots will love the mowing song and great musical ditties that accompany the mower's activities. And Imagination Mode provides realistic mowing sounds when kids push the mower along. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, included. Measures approximately 25" tall.

Toy: In learning mode baby will learn things like opposites, actions and objects through great sung songs and appropriate activites, Music mode will get baby moving with instrumental songs and musical ditties., In the Imagination mode baby will hear realistic mowe sounds and unique sound effects at each activity.
Company: Fisher Price (2007-03-13)
List Price: $23.99
Amazon Price: $18.48

Ten bright blocks are ready for baby to drop into the open bucket or through the shape-sorting lid. Baby will love filling the bucket with blocks, dumping them out, then starting over again. Great for eye-hand coordination and other early skills. Then baby can move on to sorting and stacking and learning about identifying and matching shapes. Includes plastic shape-sorting box with take-anywhere handle and ten colorful blocks.

Toy: Baby can sort and stack and learn to identify and match shapes, Filling the bucket with blocks, dumping them out, and starting over is great for eye-hand coordination and other early skills, Ten bright blocks are ready for baby to drop into the open bucket or through the shape-sorting lid, Learning Blocks, Interactive learning aid
Company: Fisher Price (2007-01-15)
List Price: $12.99
Amazon Price: $8.16

Learning valuable money skills is "in the bag" as you collect, count and exchange money all the way to the finish line. This educational game includes a 17" x 12" game board with spinner, 100 plastic coins, play bills, markers and a die. For 2-4 players.

Toy: Learn how to make change, Fun twists, 2-4 players
Company: Learning Resources (2005-12-01)
List Price: $18.99
Amazon Price: $10.99

New from Baby Einstein, the Touch & Explore Discovery Book! Explore in and around the house from baby's point of view. Discover colors, shapes, textures, and animal sounds. Electronic interactive book asks questions, includes lights, classical melodies, and language discovery in English, French, and Spanish. Inviting, colorful characters and real-life imagery. Pages activate different classical masterpieces and are easy and fun for baby to flip through. Encourages baby's understanding of action/reaction discovery with electronic button.

Baby Product: Electronic interactive book with lights, melodies, and language discovery in English, French, and Spanish, Inviting, colorful characters and real-life imagery, Pages activate different classical masterpieces and are easy and fun for baby to flip through, Encourage baby's understanding of action/reaction discovery with electronic button, Perfect size for on-the-go fun
Company: KIDS II (2010-07-16)
List Price: $11.99
Amazon Price: $11.99

These thoughtfully designed blocks offer curious children a variety of sensory activities. One block rattles, another has a child-friendly mirror, the next offers a kaleidoscope, another squeaks (but only when the red button is pushed,) and the last block has a bell that chimes gently with babies touch. Blocks are made of hard wood and finished with completely non-toxic, child-friendly paints and finishes. Ages 1 and up.

Toy: Your child can create as many different worlds as their imagination allows with these wonderful buil, These six blocks feature added surprises to engage your child's mind and keep them entertained., Made in Germany, Designed to aid fine motor skills such as stacking and building, as well as sensory perceptio, Each block features a hidden surprise: Rattle.Push button. Mirror. Rotating Ball.Colored Plexiglass.
Company: Habermass
List Price: $28.00
Amazon Price: $19.99

These articulated creatures have hidden barcodes that can be scanned with the Smart Animals Scanopedia for hands-on interactivity. The Scanopedia reads the barcodes on each Smart Animal figure, displays facts and cool trivia about each animal, plays the sound the animal makes, and even asks trivia questions. For more fun, kids can bring their Smart Animal figures to the Green Scenes playsets, themed environments that include real soil and seeds, which kids can water and then watch the plants grow! JAKKS Pacific. Ages: 3+

Toy: Scans all Smart Animals, 2500 + Unique Sound Effects, Facts and Quizzes, 200+ Animals to learn about, Includes 1 Smart Animal and Interactive Smartmap, Smartmap has 200+ Scannable Images, 3 Bonus Games, Interactive Maps and Fun Activities
Company: Jakks (2009-01-01)
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $8.96

Baby Einstein Around The World Discovery Center Bring the Wonders of World to your baby! The Baby Einstein Around the World Discovery Center allows baby to explore sights and sounds from around the globe with 12 activities for baby to enjoy! Includes musical Piano with 3 modes: melodies, nature sounds, and color learning in English, French, and Spanish. Features music from the New Baby Einstein World Music DVD. Includes real-life imagery and a baby-safe Mirror for self-discovery. Lion Puppet and Drum are perfect for together-time fun! Seat rotates 360 degrees so baby can easily access the entire play environment. Engaging toys include: Penguin top spinner with swirling BeadsClick-clack Giraffe toyPanda Teeter-totter with rattling BeadsRocking Parrot toy with RattleRemovable discovery Cards with real-life imagery and texturesGlobe-shaped TeetherEncourages: multi-sensory experience, music discovery, gross and fine motor skills, and parent-baby interactionAdditional Features:3 point height adjustment grows with babyBase with built-in stabilizersBuilt-in toy trayConveniently lays flat for storageSeat pad is removable for machine washing2 link loops for additional toys Recommended Ages: 4 months & Up

Baby Product: Melody piano has 3 modes and features Baby Einstein World Music with real life imagery and a mirror, Lion puppet with plastic drum, penguin popper with spiraling beads and snowflake bead chaser, panda teeter-totter with rainstick rattle, Seat pad is machine washable, 3 Position height adjustment and lays flat for storage, Base has built-in stabilizers
Company: KIDS II (2009-11-13)
List Price: $79.99
Amazon Price: $59.00

Birth-2 years. Engage baby's senses through bright colors, interesting patterns, and fun noises. Children will develop logical and fine motor skills as they match pictures and shapes.

Baby Product: Grows with baby from a crib gallery to an activity puzzle, High contrast patterns and happy faced characters promote visual stimulation, Textures and sounds encourage exploration, Puzzle shapes fit neatly into the puzzle and won't get lost, Shape and character identification encourage problem solving
Company: Learning Curve (2010-03-05)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $12.95

When it is light out, this sphere is a 3D replica of the world with land masses, oceans, and standard globe markings. When it's dark, it automatically transforms into an illuminated guide to the constellations...and a stellar nightlight! 2 Great Functions in 1: Planet Earth Globe & Glowing Star Map Has all Regulation Markings on Earth Globe Has All Major Stars and Constellations Dramatic and Magical Transformation Illuminates the Entire Room

Toy: 2 Great Functions in 1: Planet Earth Globe & Glowing Star Map, Has all Regulation Markings on Earth Globe, Has All Major Stars and Constellations, Dramatic and Magical Transformation, Illuminates the Entire Room
Company: Jakks (2009-01-01)
List Price: $34.99
Amazon Price: $39.35

Discovery Channel Learning 3D Reels with Sound Dinosaurs Ancient Giants. For use with View-master/Discovery Channel Learning 3D Viewer. Not for children under 3.

Toy: Discovery Channel, ViewMaster 3D
Company: Fisher Price
List Price:
Amazon Price: $6.83

Play Learning Sounds reels in your projector and listen to it play learning facts and cool sound effects! In addition to standard forward projection, the lens swivels to project images onto the ceiling. The projector offers storage for three reel storage cases with ROMS and features auto-advance, long-lasting LED light, easy-adjust focus ring and portable handle. Requires four "AA" and two AG13 batteries, not included. Measures 7.78"L x 6.12"W x 10"H.

Toy: The ViewMaster Learning Sounds Projector allows kids to put on a show with cool sound effects and fun learning facts, Learning facts and sound effects are played when the learning sounds reels are used, In addition to standard forward projection, the lens swivels to allow the child to project images onto an 8 foot ceiling, The projector will have storage for three reel storage cases with ROMS, Additional features include auto-advance, a light source powered by a long-lasting LED, easy-adjust focus ring and portable handle
Company: Fisher-Price
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $11.95

Discovery Channel View-Master 3D Reels allows kids to SEE and HEAR animals with the use of 3D images and sound effects.

Toy: Discovery Channel
Company: Fisher-Price
List Price:
Amazon Price: $10.84

What's grosser than gross' Disgusting Science is the grossest, gooiest, most revolting science kit out there. Grow your own friendly germs and fuzzy molds. Mix up a batch of coagulating fake blood. Even make a stinky intestine model.

Learn the science behind sticky and icky bodily functions while doing some truly nasty experiments. Your little scientist will love this disgusting twist on regular science kits. All experiments are safe and kid-friendly.

Toy: The perfect present for the tween-aged child that is hard to shop for!, Learn how to grow friendly molds and bacteria in petri dishes, Discover what creatures live on YOU!, Learn the scientific reason of what causes passing gas and stinky feet, This unusual kit makes science FUN!
Company: Scientific Explorer (2007-01-01)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $11.58

The Magic School Bus and Ms. Frizzle take Young Scientists on a wild ride into the secrets of space with spectacular experiments. Youngsters construct a night-vision flashlight, design a solar system mobile, build a constellation box, draw constellation cards, recreate the phases of the moon, make a model of a solar eclipse, observe magic beads change color, assemble a working telescope, and more. This thrilling kit includes an interactive space poster with sheets of planet and star stickers. So strap on your seat belts, students, and get ready to discover The Secrets of Space!

Toy: Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus makes science an exhilarating experience, Youngsters construct a night-vision flashlight, design a solar system mobile, build a constellation box, draw constellation cards, Mulitple award-winning science kits that make science fun, educational, and hands-on, All kits are put on the market after it has passed the ulitmate test-approval by multiple teams of Young Scientists, Kit comes with all supplies needed (except for common household items), A detailed manual with guidance for the parents that has been designed just like the famous books
Company: Young Scientist Club
List Price: $21.99
Amazon Price: $9.99

The Magic School Bus and Ms. Frizzle take Young Scientists on a wild ride into the human body with these breathtaking experiments. Young Scientists bend bones, make joints, map taste buds, expand lungs, build a stethoscope, measure lung capacities and heart rates, perform the iodine starch test, spin glitter, simulate synovial fluid, create a human body poster, and much, much more! This exciting kit includes a life-size poster with eight sheets of body part stickers. So put on your seat belts, students, and get ready to discover The Human Body!

Toy: Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus makes science an exhilarating experience, Young Scientists bend bones, make joints, map taste buds, expand lungs, build a stethoscope, measure lung capacities, Mulitple award-winning science kits that make science fun, educational, and hands-on, All kits are put on the market after it has passed the ulitmate test-approval by multiple teams of Young Scientists, Kit comes with all supplies needed (except for common household items) and, A detailed manual with guidance for the parents that has been designed just like the famous books, Heart rates, perform the iodine starch test, spin glitter, simulate synovial fluid, create a human body poster and much more
Company: Young Scientist Club
List Price: $21.99
Amazon Price: $15.56

Mind blowing experiments to delight and educate young scientists! Erupt a color changing volcano.  Mix up magic ooze with a mind of its own.  Play with sand that never gets wet.  Mix safe chemicals and watch colors change before your eyes. You'll amaze yourself and your friends as you explore the science behind these truly remarkable reactions.

Toy: Winner of Parents' Choice Approved Award and Dr.Toy One of the 10 Best Educational Products 2005 Award, Contains a variety of experiments and instruction guide with scientific explanation, Spark your child's curiosity in science while they are young!, Learn about colors, learn about volcanoes, A great family kit with experiments that will intrigue several ages
Company: Scientific Explorer (2007-01-01)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $12.46

This educational kit is loaded with more than 300 projects to build. For example, kids can learn how transistors and capacitors function, and how to make time-delay circuits. In addition, this version includes circuits showing how oscillators and photo sensors work. Projects involve an AM Radio, Burglar Alarm, Radio Announcer and more. Contains over 60 parts. Requires 4 "AA" batteries, not included.

Toy: AWARDS: The National Parenting Center-Seal of Approval, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products, Dr Toy Best Educational Products, Contains over 60 Snap-Together parts. Build over 300 exciting projects., Clear and concise Illustrated Manual Included and Available Online., Build a Radio, Doorbell, burglar alarm and more, No tools required
Company: Elenco Electronics Inc (2006-06-12)
List Price: $59.99
Amazon Price: $39.99

Curious young minds can learn the basics of electronics as they build more than 100 exciting projects with this kit. Work on projects that make sound effects, engineer different types of alarms, build touch circuits and play games. Contains over 30 parts in all. No soldering is required -- pieces snap together. Requires 2 "AA" batteries, not included. Box measures 10" x 15" x 2".

Toy: Awards: The National Parenting Center-Seal of Approval, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products, Dr Toy Best Educational Products, Contains more than 30 Snap-Together parts, Build more than 100 exciting projects, Clear and concise illustrated manual included and available online, Exciting projects include burglar alarm, doorbell and more
Company: Elenco Electronics Inc (2006-06-12)
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $19.95

This kit includes a 40 page full-color book and materials. Years of testing with children has produced this carefully crafted set of doable projects. Build, Build, Build! a spinning motor a clicking telegraph a light flashing generator a real radio Step-by-step, highly visual instructions lead a child successfully through each invention. Incredible illustrations present central scientific concepts, allowing children to discover the "why" as well as the "how". The use of everyday materials demystifies the way common electronic components work. Although Inventions is designed for 8 year olds and up, this title has had an extraordinary history and following. It has been used at MIT to mentor high school students in physics. It has been used at U.C. Berkeley to mentor women in science. It has been used similarly at other institutions including Fermi Lab and the University of Texas at Austin. Country of Origin: U.S.A., China & Hong Kong.

Toy: Build circuit loops, light lights, buzz buzzers, spin whiz bangs, send coded messages and play hours of motor mania, Exciting electrical experiments are fun and easy to perform, Winner of The Parent's Choice Seal of Approval, Scientific American's Young Reader's Book Award and the National Parenting Magazine Award, So much fun kids will think it's dangerous even though it's totally safe
Company: Norman & Globus (1998-06) (2006-04-15)
ISBN: 1886978034
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $17.98
Used Price: $14.49

 Includes: Bag, test tube rack, giant plastic test tubes with lids, insta-snow powder, magic sand, energy beads, super absorbent crystals, coloring tablets, water gel and instructions.

Toy: Make incredible, cold, fake snow any time of the year and to grow amazing colored crystals, Comes in the clear vinyl bag with 15 activities, Just put everything back into the bag for easy clean up, when finished, All non-toxic and fully safety tested, Includes bag, test tube rack, giant test tubes with lids, Insta-Snow powder, Also includes magic sand, energy beads, superabsorbent crystals, true color tablets, water gel and instructions
Company: Be Amazing (2008-03-01)
List Price: $19.79
Amazon Price: $12.06

Who knew science could taste so good? With this kit, you'll whip up cupcakes, cookies, candy, and more all in the name of science! Learn what makes cakes rise, candy crystallize, and more real chemistry happen in the kitchen. Tasty Science is packed with ingredients, recipes, activity cards, a test tube laboratory, and lots more to explore the science of taste.?

Toy: Tasty Science is packed with ingredients, recipes, activity cards, a test tube laboratory, and lots more to explore the science of taste, Make delicious creations and creative concoctions, all in your own kitchen!, What makes soda pop fizz? Find out with this cool kit!, Satisfy your sweet tooth while feeding your brain!, This kit makes a great gift for kids who love science, or cooking!
Company: Scientific Explorer (2007-06-15)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $12.26

Cast real smoke from your fingertips, make a wizard wand, and whip up color-changing potions in your test tube laboratory. Also included are laminated cards with magic tricks to baffle all your friends, an instruction booklet with 11 activities, lab equipment, and mysterious wizard powders that will mix together to mystify you!

Toy: Includes everything you need to do 11 magical activities, Amaze your friends and family with these impressive tricks and experiments!, Comes with everything you need to make your own personalized magic wand, Comes with laminated cards with magic tricks to baffle your audience, Also includes lab equipment and mysterious wizard powders that will mix together to mystify you!
Company: Scientific Explorer (2007-06-15)
List Price: $19.99
Amazon Price: $13.79

Pack of 24 NATURE TRAIL Stretchy Shapes:Silicone Rubber Bands

Toy: Pack of 24 NATURE TRAIL Stretchy Shapes:Silicone Rubber Bands
Company: Stretchy Shapes
List Price:
Amazon Price: $3.94

Field experiments galore! What can be more fun than exploring science through real field experiments on a nature walk? Find animal tracks and fossilize them. Find treasures on a scavenger hunt. Make your own compass. Perform leaf chromatography. Make a bug house. This Young Scientists Club Kit includes all the necessary tools such as binoculars, butterfly net, magnifying glass with whistle, chromatography paper, data entry book, plaster, tracking guide and waist belt pouch to carry some of these items. Put on your shoes and get ready to discover and explore.

Toy: Field Experiments Galore, Exploring science through real field experiments on a nature walk, Mulitple award-winning science kits that make science fun, educational, and hands-on, All kits are put on the market after it has passed the ulitmate test-approval by multiple teams of Young Scientists, Find animal tracks and fossilize them! Find treasures on a scavenger hunt
Company: Young Scientist Club
List Price: $26.99
Amazon Price: $17.50

Baby Einstein

Toy:
Company: DISNEY PRESS 2004
List Price:
Amazon Price: $5.00

Baby Product: Made from super soft 100% naturally colored organic cotton interlock fabric, Jingle ball inside for additional interest for baby, Packaged on recycled corrugate so toy can be pegged or shelved, No dyes, chemicals, or pesticides makes it safe as well as fun and good for the environment, Becomes baby's first best friend
Company: Nature's Purest (2008-03-17)
List Price: $12.99
Amazon Price: $12.99

Flower Press and Nature Cards Kit. Create nature-inspired greeting cards, gift tags, and bookmarks then give away your unique and beautiful paper crafts! This kit contains (1) 4x4" wood flower press, assorted gift tags, 2 bookmarks, blotting paper, 2.1yds of ribbon, 1 paint palette, 1 paint brush, 0.25 fl. oz. of craft glue, 1 mini markers, craft tweezers, 12 mini cards and envelopes, and idea and instruction booklet. Non-toxic and safe for children. Conforms to ASTM D 4236. Recommended for children ages 6 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Toy: Wooden flower press with velcro closure., No screws or tools needed., Includes watercolore paints and brush, Includes paper supplies and ribbon, Includes glue and blotting paper.
Company: Faber and Castell
List Price: $15.99
Amazon Price: $10.67

Nature Tubes feature an assortment of phthalate-free PVC figures in an eco-friendly vinyl container. This soft-sided tube features a carrying handle and easy-to-use zipper. This 18-piece set includes a panda, lowland gorilla, galapagos tortoise, macaw, etc.

Toy: Made from Phthalate-free PVC plastic, Packaging: Soft-sided tube with carrying handle and easy-to-use
Company: Wild Republic
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Amazon Price: $6.63

Australian Animal Down Under 11 piece set includes a kangaroo, koala bear, platypus, emu, dingo, wombat, tasmanian devil, crocodile, eastern brown snake, stephens banded snake, and red-bellied black snake. Figures measure from approximately 2 to 4 inches long and are made from slightly flexible phthalate-free plastic with painted details. Reusable tube has zippered top and handle for stow-and-go fun!

Toy: Assortment of phthalate-free PVC animals, Soft-sided tube features a carrying handle and easy-to-use zipper., Tube size is 2.5 x 10.5 x 2.5 inches
Company: Wild Republic
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Amazon Price: $5.90

This innovative mobile intrigues, calms and entertains. It features a cute "pond" at its center, and a friendly trio of hippo, flamingo and frog revolves steadily as a ladybug and turtle create their own contrasting movements, zigzagging around and captivating baby's attention. The glowing pond creates a calming atmosphere that doubles as a pleasant night light. Mobile features twenty minutes of continuous music with four melodic tunes (two classical and two nature). Uses 3 "C" (LR14) 1.5V batteries (not included). Measures 15" x 14" x 5".

Baby Product: Soft lighting creates a soothing atmosphere, Calming night light, 20 minutes continuous music with four melodic tunes, includes remote control, birth to 5 months
Company: Tiny Love
List Price: $49.95
Amazon Price: $34.59

Unforgettable True Stories of Survival from our own Backyard!

Disc 1: American Eagle
Hailed by Audubon magazine as A soaring tribute to our national emblem... Masterful, this fascinating program takes an
unprecedented look at the eagle s triumphant comeback from the brink of extinction, and its surprisingly tough struggle
to survive in the wild. Bonus program The Wolf That Changed America
Disc 2: In the Valley of the Wolves
Stunning high definition captures the epic...spectacular beauty (The New York Times) of Yellowstone s spectacular
Lamar Valley, where the Druid wolf pack fights a life and death battle to reclaim their territory from the rival Slough pack.
Bonus program Christmas in Yellowstone
Disc 3: Pale Male
Oscar®-winner Joanne Woodward narrates this award-winning documentary about the red-tailed hawk that took
Manhattan by storm. This powerful bird of prey hunts Central Park s wild creatures, courts his mate on Woody Allen s
balcony, and fiercely protects his family while a close-knit community of bird-watchers faithfully follows his progress.
Disc 4: Extreme Lands of the Americas
Life in Death Valley captures a land so exquisite in its beauty, yet brutal in its extremes. Andes: The Dragon s Back visits a
remarkable world of diverse terrains, extreme temperatures and a staggering array of wildlife
Disc 5: Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies
Two of NATURE s most requested episodes, Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies and Cloud s Legacy: The Wild Stallion Returns
follow the life of a feisty wild horse.
Disc 6: Animals Gone Wild
Searching for territory, shelter, food and water, animals are increasingly in our cars, our yards, our homes, and in our faces.
Animals Behaving Badly explores the ever-escalating battle for space between animals and humans. In The Good, the Bad,
and the Grizzly, America s greatest predator struggles to survive on a modern frontier.

Director: Wnet/NATURE
DVD: Box set, Color, DVD, NTSC
Company: Questar (2009-06-16)
List Price: $39.99
Amazon Price: $25.48

Tiny Love Musical Nature Stroll

Baby Product: Perfect for strollers and baby carriers features a variety of engaging activities for baby on the go, Each toy can be angled towards baby and the versatile arch caters to 2 stages of development, Baby activated musical mirror baby activated propeller with teether handle
Company: TINY LOVE (2009-06-01)
List Price: $22.95
Amazon Price: $20.99