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Monster Mansion Playspace

Gear up for some imaginative fun in this bright, whimsical monster mansion that's home to a mad scientist and his wacky creations. Read more »

Highlights Top Secret Adventures

Explore the world country by country with this package from Highlights Magazine. Read more »

Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles: The Authorized Adaptation

Ray Bradbury brings the planet Mars to life in this haunting graphic novel that compiles his short stories about the red planet. Read more »

Eye-Popping 3-D Bugs: Phantogram Bugs You Can Pratically Touch!

This book gets your kids a little closer to the mysterious (and often creepy) world of bugs, teaching then a ton of fascinating insect facts in the process. The included 3-D glasses fit kidsâ heads and lift bugs right off the pages. Read more »

Colorama

From shape recognition to color matching, this game transforms preschool staples into snappy game play. Read more »

Sleeping Queens

This unique card game is a great way to get fifth graders to spend some quality time with friends or family. Read more »

The Smart Aleck's Guide to American History

by Adam Selzer

Most high schoolers loathe studying for U.S. history classes, but we guarantee history is way easier after it's been rewritten by the Smart Aleck staff. Read more »

Nature Notebook

There is no better introduction to the science of the natural world than free exploration. That's where this beautifully put-together notebook comes into play. Read more »

Color Changers Markers

These bright Color Changers give art time an enchanted twist. Perfect for writing secret messages and drawing hidden pictures, your little wizard will never tire of these "magical" markers that instantly change color before his eyes. Read more »

Platypus SoftBottle

This soft water bottle is completely collapsible and super durable, lightening the load of a hiking or camping trek. Read more »

Sustainable Earth Lab

Among the 40 different experiments available, your child can purify salty water, recycle paper to make new paper, and see how CO2 warms the earth, all in the comfort of your home. Read more »

Let's Make Some Great Art

Any aspiring artist or doodler will love hunkering down for a few hours of quality time with this book. Read more »

Rivers, Roads And Rails

Watch the roads unfold with this picture-matching game. Use your tiles to match river to river and road to road to create an intricate network of transportation--on your living room floor! Read more »

Crayola ColorStudio HD iMarker Digital Stylus

Kids who get a kick out of coloring will love this 21st century marker that colors directly on an iPad. Read more »

Mini Piano

Help encourage music-making from an early age with this simple and inexpensive keyboard. Read more »

Fiber Optics Lab

Hankering for a mini-burglar alarm or a flexible flashlight? Want to find out what happens to the refrigerator light once you close the door? This kit's got you covered! Read more »

Don't Worry Douglas!

David Melling

A wonderful introduction to the idea that it's okay to make mistakes, and that telling the truth can bring great rewards. Read more »

Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 13: The Hunt for the Yeti Skull

Elizabeth Singer Hunt

Jack Stalwart may seem like an ordinary kid, but heâs actually a secret agent fighting for justice across the globe. In this edition of the Jack Stalwart series, heâs off to Mount Everest in search of a missing team of scientists. Read more »

Lucky Bamboo Wind Chime

Got a kid who loves to make things? This kitâs for them! Make a beautiful bamboo wind chime in no time to hang in your room or in the yard. Read more »