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March 12, 2010

Science fair season is in full swing! Get free science fair project ideas and advice for putting together a strong project to ensure that your child gets the blue ribbon at the science fair this year!

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Wits and Wagers

Think Trivial Pursuit crossed with roulette and spiced with an extra dose of social studies and math practice, and youâve got this fun group game for four to twenty players. Read more »

Pop-Up House of Inventions

Robert Crowther

This clever and comprehensive pop-up book takes you inside the rooms of an ordinary house for some extraordinary discoveries about everyday objects. Read more »

The Last Newspaper Boy in America

Sue Corbett

This book bites off a whole chunk of issues--the economy, the media industry, the importance of family traditions--but packs it into a funny story that any kid could love. Read more »

Mala Art Easel

A whiteboard on one side, a chalkboard on the other, it's perfect for beginner scribbles or magnetic letters, as children work their brains and hand muscles in preparation for writing and reading. Read more »

Build-it Rocket Kit

This creative art project transforms into a sturdy, all-wood rocket, able to withstand plenty of pretend play. Read more »

Pocket Japanese Album

Your child doesn't need to be an artist to enjoy the classic design and effortless cool of this notebook, which contains 60 pages of Japanese-style zigzag accordion paper. Read more »

Trifold Easel

With a double sided paper easel that makes playdates a breeze, and a handy color wheel to introduce color mixing, this art kit has got it all. Read more »

Never Smile at a Monkey

Steve Jenkins

From "Never step on a stingray" to "Never stare at a cobra", this book is packed with silly (but salient!) advice and fascinating facts about the world's lesser-known dangers. Read more »

Jumbo Jacks

The two rubber balls, bright canvas bag, and nickel and brass-plated jacks in this small little package spell big time fun. Read more »

Top This!

Practice thinking outside of the box with this frustratingly fun and challenging puzzle game, meant for a single player. Read more »

Medieval Dress Up Crown or Tiara

The pink princess tiara features jewel, flower and ribbon details. Or, go for the King Arthur look with the reversible crown: the rubied, red velvet side is for kingly duties, and the silver side is for knight business. Read more »

City Boy

Jan Michael

This story of the city mouse and the country mouse, retold within the modern context of a disease-stricken South Africa, interweaves heavy topics like famine and poverty. Read more »

Flip Mino Camcorder

This pocket-sized camcorder has the all the technology your teen needs to document the world around her and share her own stories in high-quality video. Read more »

Trash to Treasure

With this crafty kit your teen can repurpose her stretched out, pilled or undersized wool garments into a felted bag, fairy slippers, and mittens. Read more »

Crayon Physics Deluxe

This excellent online game is an addictively fun introduction to basic physics. Read more »

Hullabaloo

Want a zany game that gets kids moving, encourages them to listen, think, and follow instructions, and is simple to learn? Hullabaloo fits the bill! Read more »

Tales from the Book of Dragons

A magical reading of two short stories from one of Edith Nesbit's classics, this CD will inspire kids to head to the library, so they can read the other six tales not included here. Read more »

Rubber Kickball

Firm enough for a good throw and soft enough for an easy catch, this springy gem is a game chameleon and ready to inspire hours of creative play. Read more »

Creator Fire Rescue

LEGO's "Creator" series is just the ticket. Each box comes with one set of LEGO pieces, but directions for making three completely different projects. Read more »

Newsgirl

Liza Ketchum

This novel, set smack dab in one of America's most exciting times, is full of colorful characters, breathtaking adventure, and historical detail. Pure gold. Read more »

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