Review of Safari Ltd The Solar System Science Kit

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I was pleased with the detail, but would have been more impressed if the planets were in a more reliable case, rather than the flimsy plastic case.

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I ORDER THIS FOR MY SONS SCHOOL PROJECT, I DIDN'T WANT TO MAKE THE PLANETS SO I THOUGHT JUST BUYING THEM WAS EASIER FOR ME AND HIM, I RECEIVED THEM FAST, ALL THE PLANETS HAVE THEIR NAMES ON, THEY ARE SMALLER THAN WHAT I THOUGHT BUT THAT'S FINE, I DON'T THINK IS A GOOD TOY FOR KIDS BECAUSE THE PLANETS ARE VERY SMALL AND ANY KID CAN CHOKE ON THEM.

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Arrived in a timely manner, only three days. A bit smaller than I expected even though there isn't anything in the description concerning size. I like good close-ups but sometimes they give a false impression of size. But that's going to work out for the 3-year old recipient that's continually asking questions about outer space and the planets. Good quality and painted nicely, with maybe Mercury being an exception. Mercury is painted greyish and I always assumed its proximity to the sun would make it red, but what do I know?

It was received with an outburst of enthusiasm and made this grandpa very happy to witness this. I was also pleased to see that he quickly noticed that there were eight planets, instead of the nine that he expected. He had picked up on that somewhere, either through a book or perhaps a TV show. Scary smart this one is, then we had to explain why there is no Pluto. That's not as easy as it may sound.

And to my profound relief it stated that this product is phthalate-free. No, I have no idea what that is either. Sounds pretty important though. I sure hope no phthalate was injured in the production.

We plan to make a mobile from this. I think that is pretty cool because it will always be within sight and not crammed into a toy box to be seen only once in a while. It's also something I wish I had when I was a kid.

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This is a decent globe, especially considering the low price range. I had read other reviews saying it wasn't super accurate and cities were mislabeled but even if true, that didn't bother me; I wasn't looking for anything to navigate the world with.

The piece is well made and yes, some of the lines don't exactly match up at the equator (off about 1/16") but everything else is great; no mislabeled citites that I found, colors are bright, topography is high enough.

The stand is indeed lighter weight (thin metal) but I have had no problems with the globe tipping over. It also spins very well. Just make sure to check the screw on the bottom to retighten as necessary. A little locktite works great.

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Didn't get to see actual product, was a gift. Based selection on reviews other people had given. Recipient said it was all right .

Buy 3B Scientific A13 Plastic Super Human Skeleton Model "Sam"

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The item was left in the rain and the legend got wet. Wasn't given another booklet but was given regular sized paper copy. Not as nice. The muscles are numbered on the skeleton some are hard to read some are mismarked as my first skeleton I am quite happy with it. As I advance in my career I could see purchasing one with more detail and of course a bigger price tag.

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I just received my new Firefish in the mail today! Excellently built and mine has more realistic looking flames than in the pic. This axe is definitely not just a kids guitar. It is a fun travel instrument and with the added speaker, makes it perfect for quiet practice. Thanks for making these available! And the little sets of Fishpicks are an added bonus.

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Buy C.R. Gibson Jill McDonald Kids Animal Alphabet Flash Cards

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I love the artwork on these cards. It has really cute packaging. I wasn't sure I'd like them when I ordered them because they didn't have both upper case and lower case on the pictures. However, what I discovered when I got them, the backs do have both upper and lower case (which makes me happy) and a the capital for the child to trace with a dry erase marker.

These cards have the most adorable artwork and have a good educational aspect to them. The biggest downside for me if the they are not printed on the board book type paper like some other cards. Within the first 20min of my 3.5yo handling them and drawing on them, there were bends and creases (very annoying for me personally.) Lastly, they come in a wide enough box that would have easily have fitted a board book type paper but they filled the extra space with a hallow box.

Make sure you have some dry erase markers if you get these.

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Ship Ahoy Sorter Reviews

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This toy is fun and educational, but there are two things that I've found to be in bad design. 1. The door to the ark falls off with a little help of my 1 year old and 2. My kids' fingers get pinched when they are trying to retrieve the pieces that get stuck inside.

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My son, who will be 2 in March, just loves this toy! For a shape sorter, the added feature of the animal sounds is what keeps him coming back to it. Some problems with it are: the door on the hatch where you retrieve the shapes comes off, it is probably taken off as a way to get the pieces out because they are hard to get out of the ship, especially the round, yellow, lion piece. Also, my son has had his hand stuck in the round hole where the shape is supposed to go.

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My son received this gift for Xmas and continues to hunt for it in his toy box he loves it, but does have difficulty putting the blocks in. Not only does he enjoy this toy, mom does too because I can hear a variety of things and not just a song. My son, loves trying to repeat what's said! This toy is a "keeper"

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I bought this after Christmas last year and put it up. I got it out for a 7 hour plane trip that we were going on with my 18 month old son. He loved it, it was the only thing that we brought that would keep his attention over 5 min. He's actually playing with it as I'm writing this. The door does fall off very easily, there is a volume switch on it and the blocks are kind of hard to put in but my little guy started putting them in upside down and doesn't have a problem getting them in that way.

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This is a fabulous toy! My daughter got it for Christmas at 6 months old, 6 months later at a year old, she still plays with it. I put it in her crib at nap time and it keeps her amused till she falls asleep. Her face always lights up with a smile when she sees it. We payed full price for it. The price it's listed at now is fantastic and makes it a must have!

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I work as a pediatric OT and this a very valuable tool to address visual perceptual skills. The easel is great for working on

a vertical surface and all the pieces and cards store inside the easel. I have bought additional cards which all may kids love. It offers the ability to copy the designs from the picture cards and allows the kids the freedom to make their own design. Would highly recommend

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The kids like it, I like it, what more can you ask for?! Good for working on spatial orientation, visual memory, figure ground, visual discrimination, fine motor manipulation of parts, lots of different skills. I like that there is an easel type board that stands up and I like all the additional sets that you can buy for it, although think it ends up being kind of pricey in the end if you collect them all. The pictures range from easier to more difficult so you can grade the activity and work on it over time. There is a storage drawer that pulls open for storing the original pieces and cards.

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I am a homeschooling grandmother, and this set has proven to be an excellent addition to our geology unit (4th grade). The specimens are large enough to see their visible properties well, the plastic case is sturdy, and most importantly it has caught my granddaughter's interest.

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Thank you for mailing this so quickly! I needed this for my class and got it with time to spare. I am so thankful for people who are prompt. I plugged this into my stereo and the ones I tried worked great. :)

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Discount Educational Insights Hot Dots Standards-Based Science - Gr 5 (2509)

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Students love these! Great practice and fun to use with the DOT pens. Item is very pricey, but worth it if student achievement increases. How to use: I made copies of the answer sheets for every student. They write down their answers and then check their answers with the dot pen. I have 8 teams in my classroom, so each team only uses one pen ($10 each) but not an issue because students are checking at different times. Answer sheets help students to record their answers and keep track of their progress or know that they need help in that specific area.

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Review of T.S. Shure Favorite Pets Lacing Cards

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I got these lacing cards because I wanted to help my son with his fine motor skills. I've tried wooden beads but he never like them; he ended up throwing them away around the house. He adores these cards. He's very much into animals (and the illustrations are super cute), and he seems fascinated with this set.

It's also a great challenge for him to make one after another. In addition he plays with them as if they were animal toys. They come in a wooden box for easy storage. I think this is a great and valuable educational toy; the quality is very good and worth the price.

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Buy Cardboard Galilean Style Telescope Building Kit

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I ordered this product to help my daughter with a science class assignment. It was delivered quickly and was easy for my child to assemble and decorate. The plastic ends do not fit snugly, however this was resolved by wrapping the cylinder ends with duct tape before putting the black plastic ends in place. My daughter got an A+ so I give 4 stars.

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I used these for a science camp project. The kids could build the telescope themselves. First I let them decorate the tubes to make it their own. Then we put the lenses and lens caps on. (The lens caps are a little loose and so we used packing tape to keep them in place). The telescope works really well for an inexpensive kit like this. I will buy them again.

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This worked well enough for our school project. We had to duct tape the small plastic eye piece to the cardboard because it was too big and kept falling off.

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This is a great product and it works very well to view objects and look up the sky.I will recommend buying from this seller.Product is execellentI bought to experiment and it was great and simple way to view objects.

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We purchased this for my daughter's homeschool unit on astronomy. This was easy to assemble, and did magnify things to some extent. It helped my daughter understand the parts of a Galleon telescope.

Vtech Smarty's Workshop Reviews

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the toy is a great toy and i would recommend it to any parent the problem is that Vtech does not make it anymore. The toy is being sold from auctioner's on ebay and amazon for $80.00 to $100.00 which is totally worth it. If you see this toy and it is priced over $100.00 i wouldnt buy it because if something happens to a part or your child looses something you cannot get replacement parts for it. They do not make them anymore.

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We've been using ours for several years now and it's still going strong. It runs 24 hrs. each day typically for about a month at a time. Results will obviously depend on your patience, the media and stones you choose.

Very reliable unit and does exactly what it's supposed to. Easy to operate and maintain.

Would be nice if it had an on/off switch. As furnished, you have to unplug it to turn it off. Just a minor inconvenience.

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Absolutely wonderful tumbler!! This is the third one I tried and the third really is the charm. Runs constantly not all THAT quiet, but much better than most, and very smooth. I like the fact that you can remove one barrel to check on things and leave the other one running. Barrels are very tight and leak proof. Very, very easy to set up and use. Glad I found it!!

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I purchased this model Rock Tumbler for my husband for Christmas it was a super surprise for him and it brought back lots of memories when he used to do this with our children. This model is so simple to use, it is quiet and works just as described. In my opinion a great bargin for he price. If I had it to do all over again I would definately still buy this one. It is a USA quality made product and having the double barrel is a big plus. I guarantee anyone who wants to find the hidden treasures in rock collecting will not be disappointed.

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This tumbler is great, but DON'T BUY IT FROM AMAZON NOW. The PRICE has been almost DOUBLED for Christmas.....IT normally goes for like $79.

Just my advice.

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Product is as described. It works well and after almost a month of continuous service, is like the "enigizer bunny!"

Buy Learning Resources Catch 'N View

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This item is of decent overall quality, but there a couple features it lacks that would make it an all-star item. First, it is cumbersome to attach and remove the cap. You have to set down the net and use two hands especially if the user is a little one with little hands to either fasten or remove the cap. It could have used a handle in the middle or something to make it easier. Second, the telescoping handle is flawed because when the handle is extended as it is supposed to be whenever it is used it doesn't stay put for very long, frequently sliding apart and frustrating my 4-year-old. I would recommend a different net.

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Purchased ofr my child's science class, and although not used exclusively as a toy, it has worked out well and serves the desired purpose. Sturdy and portable. Prompt delivery.

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Lately, my 7 year old is fascinated with bugs so we have them captured in all sorts of containers. I thought this net would make it easier to view the bugs because you do not need to transfer them into another container. All you do is put the lid on the ring of the net to enclose it; then rotate the handle and attach the net to the hook on the end; resulting in a small tent. The net/tent makes a neat little display of your catch.

My daughter loved the features but sometimes she forgot to slide the piece in place which keeps the net in the upright position and it would fall back down. Frustrating when your in pursuit of a new captive but she was able to easily fix it on her own.

The concept is cool and I would have rated it with 5 stars had I not bought two. The first one worked great although the lid was a little hard to get off the ring even for me. But this was better than having an escapee in the house.

However, the second net was a big disappointment. We got one for a gift for a family member because ours was just "so cool". After opening it and eager to show how it works, the ring detached from the net and the lid fell off. I was able to tie the ring back on but the lid just did not fit. This was a big let down for them and me.

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I opened this and wrapped it last night for a Christmas present. I love it, and the idea of being able to catch and view what you have caught without damaging it is brilliant. The only thing I don't like about it, is the head of the net does not lock into place, so it can flop over. But other than that it is a great item that will be played with a lot.

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I bought this for my two daughters ages 6 and 9. They are very active when they play outside, and they love to explore nature. This net is clever, but the storage feature is kind of a gimmick since you have to stop using the net if it's being used for viewing, i.e. you obviously cannot continue to hunt bugs if you're storing one.

Also, kids like to catch other things with butterfly nets, given the opportunity. So, if your kids have access to frogs, lizards, salamanders, etc or anything in water, this net will likely take a beating that it will not survive.

Case in point, the handle snapped on ours when the kids tried using it in the creek as a crawfish net. Now, I realize that this is *not* designed to be a crawfish net, and it's probably not fair to rate the sturdiness of this product based on it's ability to handle that type of play... That being said, if your kids are likely to use this net for *anything* besides waving in the air and catching butterflies, I would suggest looking for a stronger net, preferably one with a non-plastic handle.