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Fun science games for kids
Our fun science games for kids demonstrate chemistry, biology, botany, physics, engineering, technology and “green” science. Science activities include rockets, robots, crystals, inventions, chemistry sets, live butterflies and science trivia games
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Contraptions
Learning That's Right on Track
Creative Child Magazine Educational Toy of The Year Award
Creative Child Magazine Educational Toy of The Year Award
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Creative Child Magazine's Toy Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by many people, including moms, music educators and early education professionals. Only one product per category can win a Toy of the Year award, Book of the Year Award or Game of the Year Award. The remaining finalists receive a prestigious Preferred Choice award. The Seal of Excellence is another prestigious award that is given to those products that are not finalists but do exceed expectations based on the criteria for nurturing creativity and education in children.
Major Fun Award
Major Fun Award
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The Major FUN Award goes to games that make people laugh, are original, flexible and easy to adapt, are well-made, durable and easily stored, and are easy to understand and teach. Award winners are selected during monthly gatherings attended by a collection of game-players and the winning games are reviewed by Major FUN himself.
Parenting for High Potential Recommended Award
Parenting for High Potential Recommended Award
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Organized by the National Association for Gifted Children, this annual toy review is conducted by pre-K to Grade 8 students who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity.
Disney FamilyFun Toy of the Year Award
Disney FamilyFun Toy of the Year Award
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Disney FamilyFun Magazine asks both parents and children to thoroughly evaluate each toy they test. Only toys that prove they are a good value, durable and fun are selected to be a Toy of the Year.
Contraptions 200 Plank Set
Contraptions 50 Plank Set
Contraptions: Set of 2
Contraptions 400 Plank Set
Ages 7 and up
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$49.95
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Microscope Set
EXCLUSIVE! A Kid-Friendly, Professional-Quality Science Lab
Creative Child Magazine Educational Toy of The Year Award
Creative Child Magazine Educational Toy of The Year Award
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Creative Child Magazine's Toy Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by many people, including moms, music educators and early education professionals. Only one product per category can win a Toy of the Year award, Book of the Year Award or Game of the Year Award. The remaining finalists receive a prestigious Preferred Choice award. The Seal of Excellence is another prestigious award that is given to those products that are not finalists but do exceed expectations based on the criteria for nurturing creativity and education in children.
Microscope Kit and Book
Prepared Slides: Set of 25
AA Battery 4-pack
Ages 10 and up
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$89.95
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6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit
A Very Bright Idea!
Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Award
Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Award
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For nearly twenty-five years, Dr. Toy has been awarding children's products her seals of approval. These items have distinguished themselves over other products in quality and excellence, providing both lasting value and lasting learning. And, of course, providing lasting fun. The toys and products selected will meet your high standards for design, durability, quality, and price.
Dr. Toy 10 Best Creative Products Award
Dr. Toy 10 Best Creative Products Award
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For nearly twenty-five years, Dr. Toy has been awarding children's products her seals of approval. These items have distinguished themselves over other products in quality and excellence, providing both lasting value and lasting learning. And, of course, providing lasting fun.
6-in-1 Educational Solar Kit
Ages 10 and up
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$19.95
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Forensic Science Detective's Toolkit
EXCLUSIVE! Authentic Forensic Detective's Toolkit
Forensic Science Detective's Toolkit
Ages 8 and up
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$49.95
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Recon Rover
The Programmable Robotic Rover
Parents' Choice Silver Award
Parents' Choice Silver Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Silver Honors are given to excellent products that are designed to entertain and help children develop universally ethical attitudes, and rigorous standards and skills.
ReCon Rover
Ages 8 and Up
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$69.95
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Space Age Crystals
Grow Your Own Sparkling Crystal Clusters and Geodes
Space Age Crystals
Ages 12 and up
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$39.95
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Physics Workshop
Learn Physics by Building Models that Move
Parents' Choice Silver Award
Parents' Choice Silver Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Silver Honors are given to excellent products that are designed to entertain and help children develop universally ethical attitudes, and rigorous standards and skills.
Physics Workshop
C Battery 2-Pack
Ages 8 and up
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$49.95
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Deluxe Magic Set
Learning? It's Magic!
Deluxe Magic Set
Ages 8 and up
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$39.95
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All Natural Spa Day
Host a Four-Person Spa Party
All Natural Spa Day
Ages 6 and up
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$29.95
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Break Open Real Geodes
Crack Open Hidden Crystal Treasures
Break Open Real Geodes Science Kit - 6 Geodes
Break Open Real Geodes Science Kit - 15 Geodes
Ages 8 and up
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$29.95
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Remote-Control Machines
Engineer Your Own Remote-Control Model
Remote-Control Machines
Ages 8 and up
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$69.95
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LED Rainbow Projector
Project a Brilliant Rainbow Indoors
LED Rainbow Projector
Set/4 AAA Alkaline Batteries
Ages 5 and up
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$29.95
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RootVue Farm
A Complete Garden Laboratory
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award
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The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio was founded in 1989 as the only independent consumer review of children's media. The organization does not charge entry fees or accept ads from manufacturers. Award-winning products are selected by a noted expert in child development, children's literature, and education, and further tested by an objective panel of kid judges. Judging criteria include kid-testers' responses along with expert assessment of educational and play value, safety, age appropriateness and other factors.
RootVue Farm
Ages 3 and up
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$34.95
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Rainbow LED Ant Farm
A NASA-Developed Ant Habitat
Rainbow LED Ant Farm
Ages 6 and Up
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$39.95
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Sea Scope
Plunge into Underwater Exploration
Sea Scope
Ages 6 and up
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$29.95
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Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker
A Sure-fire Recipe for Chemistry Understanding
National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval
National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval
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The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval program is an independent testing procedure conducted by volunteer parents, children and educators. Products are evaluated for level of desirability, sturdiness, interactive stimulation and other ingredients essential in the make-up of a quality product.
One-Pint Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker
One-Quart Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker
Ages 6 and up
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$39.95
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Recycled Robot Kits
Build Your Own Recycled Robots!
Recycled Robot Kits: Set of 3
Tin Can Robot
Brush Robot
Bottle Catamaran
Ages 8 and up
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$39.95
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You Explore It: Human Body Model
From Brains to Bones, Get to Know the Human Body
Parents' Choice Recommended Award
Parents' Choice Recommended Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Recommended Seal indicates that our committees found the product distinguished enough to give it a notch above our "Approval" rating. In other words, this commendation implies our approval and, even beyond that, our thorough recommendation for reasons of production, appeal and fulfillment of its clear intent.
You Explore It: Human Body Model
Ages 8 and up
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$29.95
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Strange Plants Collection
It’s a Terrifyingly Terrific Terrarium
Strange Plants Collection
Ages 6 and up
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$24.95
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Ultra Stomp Rocket
The All-Original, Air-Powered Stomp Rocket!
Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award
Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award
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Creative Child Magazine's Toy Awards Program is unique in that all products submitted are reviewed by many people, including moms, music educators and early education professionals. Only one product per category can win a Toy of the Year award, Book of the Year Award or Game of the Year Award. The remaining finalists receive a prestigious Preferred Choice award. The Seal of Excellence is another prestigious award that is given to those products that are not finalists but do exceed expectations based on the criteria for nurturing creativity and education in children.
Dr. Toy Best Vacation Toy Award
Dr. Toy Best Vacation Toy Award
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For nearly twenty-five years, Dr. Toy has been awarding children's products her seals of approval. These items have distinguished themselves over other products in quality and excellence, providing both lasting value and lasting learning. And, of course, providing lasting fun. These are great products to take along and use on a trip, and to explore once you arrive at your destination. These are also products that will give children plenty of things to do if you're staying at home.
iParenting Media Award
iParenting Media Award
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The iParenting Media Awards Program provides a credible and objective method of determining the best products in the marketplace and then honors them with the most prestigious consumer award. Our reviewers are a diverse set of parents, experts, licensed childcare centers and schools nationwide.
Ultra Stomp Rocket
Ultra Stomp Rocket Refills
Ages 8 and up
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$17.95
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Baking Soda and Vinegar-Powered Rocket
Launch an Interest in Chemistry and Physics
Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Award
Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Award
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For nearly twenty-five years, Dr. Toy has been awarding children's products her seals of approval. These items have distinguished themselves over other products in quality and excellence, providing both lasting value and lasting learning. And, of course, providing lasting fun. The toys and products selected will meet your high standards for design, durability, quality, and price.
Parents' Choice Recommended Award
Parents' Choice Recommended Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Recommended Seal indicates that our committees found the product distinguished enough to give it a notch above our "Approval" rating. In other words, this commendation implies our approval and, even beyond that, our thorough recommendation for reasons of production, appeal and fulfillment of its clear intent.
Family Life Magazine's Top 32 Toys of the Year
Family Life Magazine's Top 32 Toys of the Year
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Baking Soda & Vinegar Rocket
Baking Soda & Vinegar Rocket Car
Ages 9 and up
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$19.95
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Triassic Triops
Hatch and Grow Your Own Prehistoric Pets
Triassic Triops
Ages 8 and Up
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$29.95
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Mysteries of the Universe Book Set
202 Bizarre, Mind-Boggling Questions …Answered
Mysteries of the Universe Books: Set of 2
Ages 10 and Up
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$25.95
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Perfume and Cosmetic Science
Discover Cosmetic Science!
Parents' Choice Gold Award
Parents' Choice Gold Award
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Founded in 1978, Parents' Choice is the nation's oldest nonprofit consumer guide to quality children's books, toys, music and more. The Parents' Choice Award seals are recognized throughout the country as the premier mark of achievement in the children's media industry. The Parents' Choice Gold Awards are given to those products that are judged as the highest quality and most appealing in their genre. Criteria for judgments include the highest production standards, universal human values and a unique, individual quality that pushes the product a notch above others.
Creative Cosmetics
Perfume Science Kit
Ages 10 and up
Quantity
$59.95
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Glow-in-the-Dark Lab
Oh Glow!
Glow in the Dark Lab
Ages 7 and Up
Quantity
$24.95
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