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I was Looking for something to keep my nephew busy while on a long car trip...It did the job for the most part..

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Great for kids, It holds their attention and they are actually learning while playing. It keeps children's attention for hours at a time.

I would recommend it for a child struggling in school.

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You have to get this book for your child's leap pad system. It teaches how to spell out words, which is great for K-2, and it really has some interesting facts. There's one entire page with a bunch of different spiders on it and the book tells the particulars of the spiders, what their habits are, etc. It's just very fascinating, the games are quite fun, and it's been quite the favorite in our house. Highly recommend!

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Bought this to use in my daycare during a farm unit. Kids loved it, and it was very colorful and durable. They ended up playing with it daily instead of just during farm week. It was a great tool to help work on small motor skills.

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This game would get a roaring 5 stars except that we came across a glitch that prevents my four year old from moving forward in her game. In the Peru section of the game, Dora needs to get past a jumping frog. For some reason, every time we reach that section of the game, the "up" arrow key stops working and we are left with only side to side or down. This results in walking into the frog too many times and having to start over the level. Tried re-inserting game, playing under a different user... same problem every time. I emailed the company to ask if they knew how to resolve the issue. Eventually, they sent a replacement game which I received a few days ago. With this new game, however, when we reach a part where Dora needs to pick up a shovel, once again the keys do not work. In fact, it's as though there is an invisible block surrounding the shovel because you can move up just prior to the shovel and try approaching it from the side only to watch Dora bounce back as though she just walked into something. And if you try approaching the shovel from underneath, it does not allow you to move up to the shovel. I complained about this at a mom's group and sure enough one of the other moms was saying her daughter had the same problem with the shovel. It's really too bad because up to those points, the game is really educational and it would be great to see just how far my daughter could go with it. I have emailed the company once more to say that the replacement game also has glitches and hopefully they can identify if it was one particular batch that has this issue and do something about it.

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I bought this for my son who is 4. This game is one of his favorites. He seems to be able to do everything on it himself. Some of the other games I had to help him with certain parts of the game. I'm not sure if he is learning that much is the game but he is enjoying it. I was a little hesitant to get it since he is more of a Diego than Dora fan but he enjoys playing it. I just hope they come out with more games for the explorer since right now the selection is somewhat limited.

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We purchased several games for our leapster explorer for christmas. This game is very educational, It seems to keep thier interest well when playing it, it has a good mix of english and spanish which was the purpose of us purchasing it. Both my girls age 3.5 and 4.5 play this. Its not the first game they choose but i am extremely happy with it when they play it.

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This game is the only one we have for the explorer but my daughter loves it. She has never played electronic games but she plays this one for at least an hour a day. It has so much learning going on and also has a lot of fun. Some dora games for other systems have been really boring but that isn't the case with this game.

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I have a 5-year-old daughter and a 3-year-old son and they both have the Explorer game system. I purchased this for my daughter and she loves it. I allowed my son to play it and he loved it too. To keep the peace in my home I had to buy another one. They share the other games such as Mr. Pencil but this is one both always want to play at the same time. Normally, I would not have purchased "Dora" for my son but it is geared towards his skill level and he is able to play this without my assistance.

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This is a well-designed activity that is suitable for introducing students to the three rock groups or for the more rock-cycle-savy students who need additional practice differentiating igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock types. It is perfect for home school situations as well. It is a challenging and fun way to provide a hands-on lesson.

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Lights are really bright, like the lamps, but PLEASE NOTE: these require 2 button-cell batteries per headlamp, not AA batteries as the description states.

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Excellent birthday gift. My niece enjoyed the set very much. They are nice and bright. Definitely are great for camping.

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We got these for a camping trip and they were a big hit with our kids! I like that the light only has the two simple on/off functions, rather than flashing as well (which drives me crazy). The elastic on the headlights were a bit big for being headlamps for kids, but if adjusted as far as they could go they fit the heads of our 3 & 4 yr olds just fine. Worth the price for sure!

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Gave these to my twin grandkids and they loved them. They stood up really well to the rough treatment they received.

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gave as gifts and parents' feedback was good. The kids loved playing with them.

I gave these to a total of 4 kids.

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Great for Holy Cross Crew Regattas! I bought one for each family to bring to regattas to cheer our girls on!!

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These cowbells are such a good deal. I have purchased other cowbells in the past and they are either scratched, the paint isn't uniform, the clapper part is stuck to the side with paint, and various other problems. WIth this company, each bell was individually wrapped, the color is true to the photo and they rang loud! Great item!

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I originally wasn't interested in a Leapfrog system because I thought that it was a "babysitter"--let the child play with it instead of reading to him or her. But I have found that my children use it not for reading, but rather for learning new vocabulary and concepts.

My only complaint is that it goes through batteries quickly.

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This was such a GREAT deal with all that was included! My son is very excited, thank you very much!

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Got these prepared slides for my 9 year old when I bought her a microscope. These are great slides. Ordered 2 sets of them and happy with every one.

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I bought this set for my 7 year old niece and we viewed it together. The specimens seem very professionally done -well-dyed, clearly labelled, and constructed to stand up to the type of rough handling you'd expect from little hands. There are 5 specimens per slide so there really is a lot here to look at. There's a broad variety of subjects and enough "odd" items to inspire lots of questions. Of everything we viewed, it was (surprisingly) the pollen samples that drew the most oohs and aahs from my niece. We did both find ourselves wishing for more insects, and the textile samples were rather "ho-hum", but overall this is a nice set and, I think, worth the purchase.

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When I gave this to my grandson for Christmas along with a microscope. You should have seen his eyes. He's only 8 and you would have thought I had just given him the moon. He loves science, so this was a perfect gift for him.

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These slides are fantastic for any kid who is interested in science. They go great as a gift with a learning resources microscope. This set gives a good assortment of different types of things to look atbugs, fibers, and plants.

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My daughter received these slides with her microscope for Christmas. The slides have many different specimens and have kept her quite entertained. She has taken a great interest in seeing how each specimen looks when lit from below and from above. I recommend this product for any kid who is learning how to use a microscope.

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When I showed this book to my seven-year-old math monster, he wouldn't let me stop reading it. I read most of the book to him over about 3 hours, with discussions and figuring out some of the little puzzles at the end. Then, first thing this morning he stuffed the book back in my hands. I'm sure my voice will feel better tomorrow, and the things I learned will last a lot longer. He wouldn't let me stop reading enough to play the games that used paper and scissors until I had read everything. He's doing them now. Maybe when my throat recovers I'll tell him I also bought another book by this author.

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A delightful book that introduces youngsters to mathematical concepts in a fun, painless way. Simple and interesting activities are included after each short story based on an adventure of the author's cat that include the abacus, binary system, fractals, origami, bubbles, triangles and more.

This book is an excellent way for mathphobic adults to explore math with their children and learn right along with them!

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This book is a good resource for teachers! It is full of fun, interesting, and relatively simple activities that make abstract mathematical concepts come to life. Math is made less intimidating, because the mystery behind it is revealed by a curious cat with whom children can relate. The book takes mathematical concepts that might otherwise be too complex for children to grasp and simplifies them, making them more "kid friendly." Younger children, who are more likely to enjoy the cat's stories, may not fully appreciate the mathematical content. They will, however, benefit from the books pleasant introduction to mathematical concepts. Similarly, older children, who are more likely to fully appreciate the mathematical content, may not enjoy Penrose as much (or at least they might not admit that they do). However, learning with Penrose will still make the experience less intimidating. The book is clever and a great tool for teaching math, while easing and/or preventing math phobia. I will definitely use this book in my own classroom!

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This book is so much fun. It has mathematical concepts I had never even heard of. For someone who lost their love of math through public school, I thoroughly enjoy reading the fun ideas presented here. It makes higher math skills available to non-math people without being threatening or overwhelming. I love this book.

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This book is a great resource for teachers! It is full of fun, interesting, and easy activities that really help its abstract mathematical concepts come to life. The book takes concepts that might otherwise be hard to grasp in their complexity and simplifies them, making them more "kid friendly." Learning from and with a cat, who is just as curious as they are, also helps make things less intimidating for children who are slightly math phobic. I will definitely be using this book in my own classroom!

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It works perfectly. Grandson had no problems with and loves it too. I would recommend this product to any one.

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Works well for in-car charging, but you pretty much have to leave the MEEP plugged in once it gets low.

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Fun novelty toy but breaks very easily as it is a soft mineral. I also was not happy that the item was not completely translucent due to impurities. Because of this, you could kind of see words appearing on the surface but it definitely had a large effect on the clarity. Because the quality of the product is questionable I would most likely not buy this product again.

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I had another one from a rock store that was beautifully clear, and my daughter dropped it and it broke into many pieces. This one was about the same price (with shipping) and you can barely see through it all. Disappointing.

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Labeled MODEL #JR15N. The description on the box is as follows:

Guitarist will appreciate the easy playability of this 36" acoustic guitar. The guitar tunes easy and holds the tune, allowing the musician to continue on playing. The JR15 features a spruce top, nato back and sides, rosewood fingerboard, steel reinforced neck, and a natural gloss finish. Free nylon guitar bag included!

I admit I only bought this as a cheep practice piece but got more than I expected. The woodwork (and selection) was far better than I expected for a low-cost student guitar. Despite the resonator's smaller size, it is effective right where it needs to be. The included nylon strings are great, the fingerboard/frets feel good, and the sound is remarkable.

Of course, it's not a Stradivarius. Low-cost features include: plastic parts (anchor, bridge, nut, pegs), the rosary is a sticker, no pick guard (not that it needs one),no neck-strap attachments, and the brass gears of the machine heads can warp under normal tension. The steel reinforced neck is not readily adjustable but for me was not a problem. It is probably the same as the steel string model but don't take my word for it. (I should advise beginners against ever using steel strings on a folk guitar.) The size is fine for a child 6-11 or as a tinker toy for adults like me; but for students age 12 and over, might I recommend the 41"Full Size Acoustic Guitar with Free Carrying Bag Natural. Did I mention the sound is remarkable? Overall I am very satisfied with this product.

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We bought this for our 8 year old daughter over a year ago. It is well made, with a rosewood fretboard, and a hardtail bridge. The instrument was the perfect size for her. It has a good strong tone and consistent notes from low to high strings. The saddle is solid and the strings stay in tune well. I did a lot of research into this and after a year of playing it, am still convinced that this is the best instrument for a child, or anyone with smaller hands, to learn on.

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I have had my red Mini for about 6 years now. And I still am in awe over how fantastic it is for a small-scale Fender. In fact, I get a richer tone out of it than I do with my standard size Ibanez, which is just collecting dust. I don't think the Squier Mini is just for kids or students at all. I am 38 and have been playing guitar for 22 years. It is ideal for anyone with small hands, or someone who just finds the neck and action of large guitars too hard or uncomfortable to manage. I would suggest you compare this to a standard guitar in person. But for the price, this guitar can't be beat.

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Wonderful starter guitar. I recently sat down with one, played for most of twelve hours, and felt no pain at all. The action is extremely low, but there's no fret buzzing. If I ever want one to travel with, I'd buy this mini without hesitation.

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JULY, 2013 UPDATE:

Slowly, the mini has become my preferred, go-to electric. Why (given I have far more valuable instruments at my disposal)? For the same reason John Lennon once owned a 3/4-sized guitar, I suppose. Obscure chords are easier on the hands because fingers have to span less distance. The slight tonal inaccuracy of the 3/4 scale is more than offset by increased finger-placement accuracy. Try it and I think you'll like it (big grin)! And...to really do the job right, why not bolt on your choice of primo pickups (e.g. a set of vintage Fender noiseless, or a Hot Rails bridge and Quarter Pounder middle and neck) . I'll say it again: the Squier mini-strat is one of the world's most astonishing and under-reported musical bargains! Click "Add to Cart" now (Laughter of the Immortals).

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My first Mini, purchased over a decade ago, was a bad investment. The four neck bolts continually came loose, no amount of tweaking could get the intonation right, the pick-up pole pieces didn't align with the strings, and the finish was uneven. It cost $99 and I figured I got less than what I paid for. It was clearly a toy and I sold it for $25 without regret.

Three or four years ago I extensively played a "Hello Kitty" Mini owned by a friend. It cost her $149 and, after I tweaked the intonation and the string height a bit, it was a playable instrument. I figured she pretty much got what she paid for. A decent little 3/4-sized traveler.

Recently, after reading that Fender had upped the build quality of their oriental Squier guitars, I again purchased a Mini. I couldn't be more pleased. Right out of the box, everything about the instrument was spot-on. The construction was rock solid, the neck was straight, the strings were correctly positioned, the intonation was exact, and the finish was flawless. It was, in two words, masterfully made. I figure I got at least $249 worth of guitar for $99. How cool is that?

The sound of the current Mini is "classic Fender single-coil"...shimmering with bell-like overtones. The pickups are functional, if a bit thin sounding compared to the Seymour Duncans I have on my full-size Strat. The six-in-line enclosed tuners hold the light gauge strings without slipping. The neck is perfectly finished and fast. Because it's a 3/4-sized guitar, the string spacing might be too tight for adult players with large fingers. But for everyone else, including fortunate children, the current Mini is a sweet ride. And at its present "give away" street value, this has to be one of the most fantastic bargains in the musical kingdom! Bravo Fender!

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Please be kind with my playing skills ;-) The video and audio was recorded with an old Canon Ixus 30, it' sole purpose is just to give you all an idea of the sound to expect from this instrument.

My daughter wanted an electric guitar for Christmas. Her main criteria: PINK!! and nothing else...

So to sum up the wish list:

* E-guitar for 6 year old

* PINK!!!

* light weight

* easy to play

* reasonable quality

* and did I mention it has to be PINK!!! ;-)

After some googling and viewing reviews it all came down to just one model available fulfilling the above criteria.

FENDER SQUIER Strat MINI pink.

To important specs that are not available on the Squier/Fender page:

* the width on the 20. fret is about 56 mm

* the weight is 2.16 kg

So not only the scale but also the fretboard in the overall geometry is shrunk compared to a regular size, which is an important difference to some of the competitor models. This makes it particularly suitable as a child guitar.

Pros:

* the settings (frets, string height, intonation) after unboxing are OK and you could start play right away (see cons)

* fretted chords sound OK and are easy to fret (I've read on several placed that fretted chords sound out of tune)

* after all the sounds you can get are OK for me

* you can tweak the factory settings with the supplied allen keys

* the guitar keeps in tune (with new strings);

Cons:

* the strings that it came with are simply unusable, I have replaced it with 10 gauge D'addario and now it's fine

* the tuners are crap; very very hard to turn at all; lubricant couldn't fix it

* the jack hardware fell of after attaching the instrument cable; both screws stripped out of the "wood" ; I've fixed it with two pieces of tooth pick (and a screwdriver of course)

* all the hardware: except for the fretboard is not good quality (especially the tuners)

the US price is 99 US $, in Europe starting at 145 (roughly double price) → this is unacceptable

Wrap up:

The guitar is easy to play, light weight and has a descent look. Despite all the shortfalls and the toy quality the guitar can ROCK after at least replacing the strings. I've bought it together with a Roland Micro Cube white, so with this my daughter can start out to make decent music whatever style she likes (clean, blues, rock and metal).

Nevertheless I'm disappointed by Fender/Squier producing a toy quality guitar. I would have gladly spent some more bucks for a higher quality.

But at the end of the day I was down to one guitar to choose from so I wish there would be more competition in this segment.