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March 14, 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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Tub Tunes Water Drums

Grab your drumsticks, it's bath time! This set of two plastic and foam drums floats in the bathtub, giving kids a solid introduction to percussion in the midst of soaping up. Read more »

Crazy Hair

Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean

A mad romp from the team behind Coraline, this kid-pleaser is wildly imaginative, with just a bit of spookiness thrown in. Read more »

Calafant Castle

This fun and relatively quick and easy construction project offers a set of numbered photo instructions, so kids don't need to read in order to tackle it! Read more »

The Chosen One

Carol Lynch Williams

A riveting book with mature themes, this tightly spun novel explores what it means to be thirteen in a very different world. Read more »

Faery Rebels: Spell Hunter

R.J. Anderson

Full of fantasy, adventure, romance, and as strong a heroine as they come, this is one book your child will be hard pressed to put down. 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 »

Otis

Loren Long

Otis is a hardworking little tractor who loves life on the farm with his friend the little calf, until the little calf wanders into Mud Pond and no one can save him. Can Otis help? Read more »

Horseshoe Set

Packed into a cute retro box, these horseshoes are ready for either indoor or outdoor play. 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 »

Snail Puppet

He's a little shy, but for the right puppeteer, he'll come out of his shell. This expressive little guy is the perfect size for a seven-year-old's arm. Read more »

Bowl-a-Frog Game

The frog pins in this game are so cute, it's a shame to knock them down. And actually, it's not that easy, either! Read more »

Underwater Disposable Camera

A disposable camera is an inexpensive way to teach your child about "old fashioned" pictures and photographic processing. Read more »

Finger Puppets

These little guys are a breeze for preschoolers to manipulate. Almost every finger puppet in the line, from hedgehog to emperor penguin, costs less than $10. Read more »

Energy Science Kit

Join the green revolution! This timely kit lets kids experiment with the ways that energy powers our world today, and how it might be powered tomorrow. Read more »

Stomp Rocket Super High Performance

Sometimes the best things in life are also the most simple. That goes for the stomp rocket, one of the greatest, and simplest, toys around. Read more »

Pop Up Junior Goal

If you've ever tried to put together a soccer goal, then you'll appreciate this super easy pop-up model. 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 »

DMC-03 Multifunction Pedometer

Give your child's exercise routine a tech upgrade with this snazzy pedometer. Read more »

Connectagons Tree Tops

When weather keeps the kids indoors, this toy brings the trees to them! Start with 4 interlocking base pieces, then build up from the truck to create branches, leaves, and perches for a bevy of blue jays, goldfinches, and cardinals. Read more »

Flag Football Set

Nothing says good, outdoor fun like a game of flag football, and this classic set delivers. It's made for two teams of five players, and contains five yellow and five red belts. Read more »

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