If you thought that crystals only grew over millions of years deep underground you’re not alone, but then you probably haven’t seen this science kit from Thames & Kosmos. For under $25 you can not only unlock the mystery of how beautiful crystals are formed, you can actually create them in your own home. This […]
Chemistry in school can be pretty dry, lots of textbooks and tests, but chemistry at home is much cooler and this kit is a perfect example of how stimulating the subject can be, Loaded with a pretty impressive array of elements and a very well written guidebook, your child will be able to dive right
If your child is intrigued by science and is eager to learn more, then this is a great tool that can open up a whole new world, a world all around us yet beyond our sight. Solidly constructed this microscope is what you remember from your school years and then some. We were impressed with
It’s funny how some games jump up and surprise you. As testers read the instructions for this game, almost unanimously they said “It’s Go Fish”, believing that Birds and Binoculars was just a redone version of the classic card game. That was until they played the game and the wild Dirty Birds popped up. These
Already an established winner, Green Alligators is back with the same charades like fun and laughter, but this time the folks at Vida Games have added a bilingual Spanish/English twist. This addition serves to broaden the game’s universal appeal while the animal theme cards are fun for everyone. Players go to great imaginative lengths to
Sooooo cute! This adorable, smaller version of Annabelle is darned near edible. Her open expression and soft cuddly body are perfect for your child’s first baby doll. Many testers told us that they expected Annabelle to log plenty of miles as a constant companion of their toddlers. Very well made and ready to withstand the
Robert Arnett invites his readers on a journey through one of the most populous countries in the world, India. Along the way Arnett and illustrator Smita Turakhia marvelously depict the richness of Indian culture through visuals that almost jump off the page. Along the way we begin to understand the author’s appreciation for the various
Reading to and along with your children is one of the great joys of parenting. Giving them the gift of reading is one of the best presents there is. Once they start, most kids become voracious consumers and this case of board books is a great set to have handy. The first thing that impressed
This wonderful board game encourages teammates to get into each others head, to try to think what the other person would say before writing answers down for comparison later. This game is not only fun it is also insightful when played with family or good friends. In most cases racing against the timer to think
In the world of water guns, more is better, more water on your victim that is. But on the other side of the coin, less is the objective when it comes to how much water gets on you. Such is the genius of Shield Blaster 2000. You see while it projects not one but four
