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My daughter loves this toy and is 13 months old. Buy it elsewhere though. It is about $6 in stores and I paid $12 on this site because I never bothered to check the store first. My mistake and I won't make it again. But definetly a great toy.

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I bought these beads for my 9 month-old. She loves to take them apart, drop them into a container, and chew on the the little connector nub. Looks like these will continue to be fun for months if not years.

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My kids love this product, is durable and it does the job, but after 7min they just put it to the side....but hey, I am happy with it....

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Great product for the price. Couldn't beat the price anywhere else online! I would choose to purchase this product again!

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hi i just wanted to say these toy is great my youngest son has carried one of these toys around for years but it just keeps getting shorter and shorter he named it jack you see he has slight autism and he loves these toy so i ordered it for to add on to his other one he seems to loose alot so i may have to order another soon and again thank you

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I purchased it for a little girl whose is in kindergarden, and whose parents are a very busy and unavailable to spend time teaching her to read. One of the parents mentioned her daughter's interest in learning how to read. I already had an earlier version of Leap Frog products,which I had purchased for a nephew so i decided to introduce Leap Frog and the Tag system to her. I knew this child was already motivated and just needed the right tools and encouragement. I presented her with several gift wrapped presents on Xmas eve. You had to be there to see this, she took the packages from her mother,and instead of waiting until Xmas she immediately grabed the Leap Frog, ripped opened the gift wrapped package and in literaaly minutes she sat down and was demonstrated how it should be used. She uses it daily and told her mother this was best xmas ever. She loves her Leap frog and tag sysyem its very user friendly for both parent and child. It also encourages learning, progressive growth in vocabulary as well as independance fom having to ask her parents,"what, this word say mommy "the Leap Frog does it all. When the child touches the page she hears the word articulated and enunciated for herself.

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This TAG book is a wonderful way for children learn to read while enjoying their favorite story! As soon as my granddaughter saw what I bought her, she wanted to read to right away. This wasn't the first book I bought her on Amazon. What a great way to learn! Do not hesitate to buy this book for any child!

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My daughter loved it. She loves the disney princess and she loves that she can play in the leapfrog tag book with her tag reader. We don't have a tv so books are a big part of her entertainment. These books are awesome. Reminds me of the storybook with a record or tape they had when I was a kid only more safisticated.

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I totally concur with a few of these ratings. We paid for the Tag System to not only have great stories for our children but so that, in the super-fun Leapfrog fashion, they learn!!!! This book had comprehension questions peppered thru it but there were no phonetics, rhyming, matching, vocabulary sections at all. (Oh, and one page had 4 musical instruments to listen to and identify but NOwhere near as interactive as the awesome Giraffes Can't Dance!)

I only gave this book 3 stars.

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These Tag books are amazing! This is one of our first books, and they are so fun.

My 5 year old and 2 year old both enjoy this book. It, of course, tells the story of Disney's The Princess and the Frog, but there is so much more.

Each picture has something to say. Each part of the picture says something different or plays music. You can hear the characters' voices say things in addition to the story line text.

The Tag pen has various options for reading the story. It can read through the entire book, read it a page at a time, or read it as you touch each word.

My children especially like that several of the pictures play music in this particular book.

We haven't seen the movie (since it's not out yet), so I can't say how good the story line is. It's a fun book, though.

Review of Fisher-Price SMART CYCLE 3D Software - Dreamworks Kung Fu Panda

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Got this game for the smart cycle for my grandson for his birthday. Had it shipped to him so it would be there when we arrived out there for the celebration. He loved it. Seeing the characters from the film was a nice touch to the learning situation.

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The game came on time and was brand new. Not just like brand new! The price was also a great deal.

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my nephew loves his smart cycle and the games are wonderful for it. He loves to learn and this is a great way to do that.

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This module is a great intro to kindergarten material that preschoolers enjoy and can grow with. The older kids chip in and show them new tricks as all of them learn more. It is a huge intelligent use of child time.

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I would so recommend these smart-cycle games to anyone who has children. They have been such fun for the little ones in my household and the best part is they are great learning tools for them as well. Buy them you will be glad you did!

Reviews of Leapfrog Alphabet Pal - Green

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We just bought this for our nephew, age 3. It teaches not only the letters, but the sounds each letter makes. It was very fun and entertaining for our niece, age 1, who "previewed" it today. I wish this toy had been around when my kids were getting ready for kindergarten. Also has a song for each key and teaches colors, too. Fantastic educational value.

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This toy is worth the $.

We had the older version where the individual legs moved (like the purple one) and had to replace it because another kid really liked the toy and we gave it to them.

Why this rules 26 songs, letters, learn colors, learn the alphabet song. It talks. It keeps my child entertained. 2 volume settings. Very durable. My kid has dropped it off the coffee table multiple times and dragged it everywhere. It rolls smoothly on carpet or on hardwood. Bright colors. Voice is at a comfortable pitch.

There's been several different upgrades since the original one it no longer spells out "words" it used to when you put the letters together. The new one has a softer more "velvety" feel. It's smaller. Everything about it is the same.

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It is a pull toy, but the string is rather short. However, that doesn't stop her from pulling it around to hear the Alphabet Song. Great toy at an affordable price (as of right now, anyway). I tried to find the LeapFrog Alphabet Bus (which seems to be the toy my kids argue over) to give for Christmas and found that the price has skyrocketed her on Amazon. Maybe this little guy is taking the bus' place.

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This was the first gift my 2 year old opened on Christmas morning and it was also the last. He played with it instead of opening his other gifts... practically had to bribe him to eventually open gifts later in the day! This toy stays out all the time and he LOVES to push the buttons and hear the letters. He already knows most of the letters and this just reinforces that knowledge when he plays with it!

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My son has the green version of this toy and I am very impressed on the durability of it and the educational value of it. My son loves the music setting on it and presses the buttons all the time. He is only 13 months so he doesn't get the concept of it yet but still loves it just the same. Also if any of the other parents haven't figured it out (thanks to my sons father) in the setting where it sounds out the different letters it will not allow you to spell out any bad words. I think that is great! I can't believe that the manufacturers thought of that. I would get this for any child!!

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I've ordered twice from here and they have all hatched. My students love watching them grow. Thanks for a great product!

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I had attempted the caterpillar to butterfly experience twice before only to receive dead caterpillars both times from a different vender. Explain that to your preschoolers). I was happy not to try again except my 3 year old wanted them for his birthday. I went with this seller because they were the cheapest. I was more than pleased with the product. All 8 of our caterpillars hatched. I just ordered another batch because it was so much fun. Also the seller checked in with me throughout the process to ensure my satisfaction. Great experience!

"Risk Simulation and Queuing" taught by Dr. Cliff Ragsdale - 4 week Reviews

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I took the course for the sole purpose of becoming proficient in the use of the Frontline "Risk Simulation and Queuing" software. I thought that my academic background in optimization theory provided me with a strong enough understanding of risk analysis and queuing concepts to easily apply the spreadsheet programming steps provided by the course. Fortunately not only did the course satisfy this requirement but in addition I was pleasantly surprised at how well the accompanying book by Dr. Cliff T Ragsdale added to my understanding of how to properly design a multitude of spreadsheet applications. Dr. Ragsdale demonstrated how to apply the power of the software to a wide range of real world situations from manufacturing and inventory control applications to capital financing and investment issues which require optimizing the utilization of time, capital, labor and materials.

I would recommend this course to anyone interested not only in how to use the software but also desiring to expand their understanding of practical spreadsheet design for use in solving complex real world problems. For me it was time and money very well spent.

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Review of Bulk Fossils - Crinoid Stems - 1 lb - 100+ pieces from Dinosaurs

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Just as promised 1 pound of fossils equals about 100 fossils. The fossils are very good quality and are very detailed. I bought them for a donation to a grade school's science fair and the school really liked them. Good buy.

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Perfect to teach your kids Spanish! this little books are nice and very instructive, plus their spanish is actually good! not spanglish not bad translations. The real thing!

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This is the one bingo game that my preschoolers keep asking to play!

It's great for ESL students to play with too and not feel shy about joining in.

The real items for the students to hold and touch is so much more engaging than just playing with "bingo chips".

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First off, THIS IS NOT A TOY, but I had to give a rating or Amazon would not accept this review. IT IS A 30 PAGE HARDCOVER BOOK. Secondly, even though this text may be aimed at young people, anyone who desires a quick review of some important events in world history would benefit from this short 30 page volume. I really like the way this text is organized. It gives you a short introduction and than moves to the subjects covered. Each section begins by using a question and answer format which is a great way to learn the material. The subjects covered are as follows:

The Renaissance, Discovery of New Lands, The British Empire, The Industrial Revolution, Scientific Revolution, The American Revolution and Civil War, The French Revolution, Napoleonic Wars, The World Wars, The World after World War 11, the Computer Revolution and the New Millenium-21st Century. There are numerous photos in this book which makes the subject material come alive.

In conclusion, if you are seeking a quick review of some of the important events in world history you should check out this book; however, if you desire a more in depth study of world history, you should investigate other history books.

Rating: 4 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: The Samurai Soul: An old warrior's poetic tribute)

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We have tried a few 'early computer learning toys' and found them wanting. This is the first one I have seen that is properly interactive, bug free, and well built.

My kid is only 2, so he is officially too young. But frankly, he has mastered the paint part of it already; he is quickly learning the rest.

A few technical points:

1. Yes, its like a USB keyboard but it does not act as a keyboard if the software is not running. So, the kid is not going to be able to mess with your PC outside of the software--a good thing. The software auto-launches and closes with the on-keyboard "power button" so the kid can start it up without help. My kid is 2 yrs old and learned that fast.

2. The tablet is like a tablet, not a mouse. Its position on the screen is absolute rather than relative. It might take the adult (me) a bit to get used to. My kid finds it easy, but he doesn't have 20 years of habit to overcome :).

3. The docs are evasive about where the kids drawings are saved. Here is the answer for Windows XP users:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Fisher-Price\Computer

Cool School\US\User0\Base

The 'Application Data' directory is normally hidden. Substitute 'User0' with the relative position on the log in screen. The files are regular .png graphics files. Fair warning: don't change these files. The software won't expect that. This is simply a hint for making a copy of them to email to friend/grandparents :).

If there is any downside to this thing, it is that it contains a limited amount of content. The kid hasn't explored all of it yet, but I suspect I'll end up buying the software expansions.

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FOLLOW-UP: A few friends of mine have tried running this product with Windows Vista. Very buggy. I only now recommend this for XP users. Typical of many toy manufacturers, they simply don't get software. It is not a "make once and forget about it" thing. You have to keep and plan for updates as the industry changes. The price they sell it to distributors for should account for those future costs.

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I bought this when it was first released for my 2 1/2 year old. I hooked it up to my old Dell with Windows XP (this is not Mac compatible and I converted to iMac in Dec). I bought the additional Dora & Diego software, and the Clifford software will be installed on her 3rd birthday in 10 days.

She LOVES this thing! I LOVE THIS THING! It keeps her busy, and she easily mastered all the navigating. The first month we had it, the old Dell had no sound she still managed to use it and enjoy it in silence. Now, I almost wish I hadn't gotten the sound fixed! HA!

I'll definitely purchase the additional software to keep the variety in the activities.

The only problems I've encountered: sometimes a warning pops up that the keyboard cannot be detected. I just unplug it and plug it back in. Problem fixed. The cards that are the templates for writing are very slick and impossible to stack neatly get a small basket or something for them.

I've found it quite durable.

The best feature for parents is that it requires a password to exit the program, so if you install this on your main computer, the child cannot get out of the Cool School program and into your computer! Brilliant!

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I bought this for my 4 year old daughter and although she enjoys playing it, I really question the educational value. There are different subjects for her to explore, but the product is not really teaching her anything substantial. We have a lot of Leapfrog products and I have to say that this product does not teach her anywhere near as much as those do. Some of the product is hard to use as well the letter writing part seems like a great idea but in reality it is next to impossible to actually recreate the letters and not have them look like disjointed pointy things (that look nothing like the actual letters). My daughter got pretty frustrated with that activity and now doesn't even try that one anymore.

My niece has the ClickStart from Leapfrog and now I'm wishing I'd bought that instead it's really helped her learn how to spell 3-letter words and it's great that there's so much focus on computer skils too (another thing the Cool School does not do).

All in all, definitely not worth my $.

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We bought this for my daughter last Christmas, only to find out that the $15 games are going for over $200 (wonderpets) The product has been discontinued by Fisher Price so now people are price gauging like crazy! It is a very fun toy my daughter loves it and has 4 or 5 games that I bought in the $30 range from Ebay, but if I knew the games weren't going to be made anymore I never would have bought it. Just wanted to make you people aware of this, especially since now I see it is at a lightening deal price.

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I bought this toy mostly for my 5 yr old but my 7 yr old also likes playing it. Very simple to install I had no problems at all. Each game add-on has a lot of things to do. Very educational, highly recommend. It is somewhat similar to to the Digital Arts and Crafts Studio but this is more of an educational toy than just pictures.

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What a wonderful idea for young readers. I purchased one for each book that I am giving as gifts to my nieces and nephews. Easy, affordable & fun.

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I purchased several of the DoodleMark products. I see great educational value in the use of this product. Doodlemark affects both the right and the left side of brain development while motivating the student. Products like these are difficult to find. A great incentive for teachers to give to reluctant readers!

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I love this bookmark! This is a fun way to interest a child to read. I bought one for my niece and we spent Christmas morning reading and writing together with her ladybug doodlemark. The screen is large enough to "doodle" words and sturdy enough to last for awhile. I think this is a fun, educational toy that she and I (or her parents) can enjoy together.

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The lessons in this book are easy and practical. Good science methodology for 4th graders. It starts with the scientific method and moves on from there. Well planned and thought out. Standards based really helps with giving admin the needed information.

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Got this for our daughter's first birthday. She absolutely loves it. Mom and dad love playing too comes with a little music book. Great quality. Hope it lasts the wear and tear of toddlers!

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This was such a disappointment, the keys wouldn't play at all. After picking it up, I realized something was lose inside. I opened it up to find that a bolt was lodged under the keyboard. Once I got it put back together each note played perfectly. I would recommend this product, but tighten all the bolts when it arrives.

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This is not a real pianoit does sound kind of tinny. But my niece (14 months) loves banging on it, and there is no reason when she's older she couldn't plunk out mary had a little lamb on it too. Also looks adorable.