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Electronic Experiment Kit with Computer Inteface, Snap-Circuits

the Editor — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:52 +0000

We have seen the future, and it is electronic. Get your kids started early learning about electronics so they'll be on the cutting edge of innovation when they hit the job market. Snap Circuits lets youngsters learn while they build 300 cool electronic projects -- without tools! Colorful diagrams show how the color-coded modular parts snap together to make exciting things like AM and FM radios, a digital voice recorder, burglar alarms, motion detectors, a dog whistle, darkness announcer, doorbells, and much more! This kit includes special software that allows you to connect the Snap Circuits board to a computer to "see" the electrical signals in the circuits, just like electronic engineers do using oscilloscopes. This computer interface can be used with several dozen of the projects (requires PC running Windows 95 or later). So get snappin', kids! Make electronics a part of your future. Kit requires four AA batteries, not included.

Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Stringing Beads with over 200 beads

the Editor — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 20:15:07 +0000


Open up your own jewelry-making factory with this Wooden Stringing Beads set. This conveniently packaged, brightly painted set contains more than 200 wooden letters and beads. There are also eight colored cords to make necklaces and bracelets that you can keep or give as gifts. Stored in a durable, handy wood tray.

Insect Lore Live Butterfly Treehouse kit with DVD mini movie and mail-in voucher. (similar to Insect Lore Live Butterfly Garden)

the Editor — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:30:45 +0000

Editorial Review Did you know that painted ladies (the butterflies, that is) taste with their feet and have 10,000 eyes? You and your kids will be fascinated by all you learn about these beautiful creatures with the Butterfly Treehouse from Insect Lore. The kit comes with a relatively easy-to-assemble observation chamber; supplies for feeding the butterflies (you provide only sugar and water); an informative booklet of clear instructions and butterfly facts; and a certificate for three to five free painted lady caterpillars. The metamorphosis from larva to butterfly takes about three weeks from when you receive the caterpillar larvae (which arrive in a small container with all the nutrients they need). Your children can watch the larvae increase dramatically in size, form chrysalides, and finally emerge into full-fledged painted ladies. This would make a wonderful activity for families with kids of any age, but younger children will need help assembling the observation chamber and reading the instruction booklet. Product Description Witness one of nature's most spectacular transformations up close with this reusable, collapsible habitat. Fine, transparent mesh lets you see butterfly metamorphosis up close. Product includes activity guide complete with care instructions and fascinating butterfly facts. DVD movie with instructions and fun educational butterfly story. Butterfly larvae with food shipped directly to your home. The habitat collapses for storage when not in use. You can adopt and raise a handful of caterpillars, watch them transform into painted lady butterflies, then lift the garden cover to release your beautiful specimens into the wild. This exciting habitat makes a fabulous introduction to the miracles of nature. The larvae and food available round the year, but larvae can only be shipped within the continental USA. It can't be ship to Hawaii, Mexico or Canada.

One Individual Nano Hexbug Robot with Online Code – Colors May Vary

the Editor — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:21:31 +0000

Mother Nature meets micro-robotics with Hexbug Nano. Designed to look and behave like a real bug, Nano is actually a very cool little robot that uses the physics of vibration to propel itself along and explore its environment. It runs, it skitters in all directions, it flips over and then pops back on its feet. There s no telling what Nano will do next! Real fun with real science. Let your Nano run free or build a special Nano habitat (sold separately) with a whole family of Nanos. Start a Nano nation! The possibilities are endless and so is the fun. Visit the Hexbug website to register and track your Nano, play games with other collectors, download photos and learn more about robotic science. Nanos measure approx. 1+" long, with batteries included. Nano uses 1 AG13 button cell battery (sold separately for $3). You ll go buggy for Hexbug Nano at Brookstone order a swarm today! Warning: Choking hazard small parts. Not for children under 3 years. NOTE: At this time we are unable to provide online customers with specific color choices for this product. Assorted orders will ship in orange, green, blue, purple or red. To obtain a specific color choice for this product, please visit a Brookstone store near you.