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March 21, 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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Daniel Schallau

When Elephant gets an invitation to visit his penguin pals in faraway Icetown, he sets sail immediately. Gorgeous artwork and a silly premise make this a delight for young readers. Read more »

All-Terrain Cargo Wagon

This Radio Flyer has a controlled turning radius to prevent tipping and a no-pinch ball joint to keep fingers safe. The final touch? Big air tires, so young kids can pull on bumpy roads, or drag it through the sandbox. Read more »

Stitch-it Pink Piggies Kit

At this age, kids are just starting to dig into longer, more in-depth projects. This kit is a perfect way to practice working on something complex from start to finish. Read more »

Bucket Blast Game

This set of six buckets, beanbags, boundary cones and blindfolds makes for an action-packed adventure. Read more »

The Knife of Never Letting Go

Patrick Ness

The mix of mystery, science fiction, action and adventure in this pulse-pounding, suspenseful thriller will keep reluctant readers of both sexes glued to the page. Read more »

Chickyboom

This folksy farmyard balancing act is the perfect antidote to complicated games that don't stand the test of time. Simple, fun, and with loads of replay potential, it's easy enough for young children to learn in moments. 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 »

The Magic Rabbit

Annette LeBlanc Cate

Ray and his bunny assistant are inseparable. What happens when bunny gets lost? A tender, visually splendid tale to inspire a love of storytelling. Read more »

Paint Porcelain Party

Choose from a mug, a jewelry box, a picture frame, a heart shaped tea cup and saucer, or a vase. Read more »

Herd Your Horses Board Game

Horses hold nearly universal appeal for third graders, and this beautiful board game takes horsing around to new levels. Read more »

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood

David Benedictus

Fans of the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh books will be delighted at this new addition, which takes readers back to the Hundred Acre Wood for the further adventures of Christopher Robin, Piglet, Eeyore and the rest of the old gang. 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 »

Recess Monkey: Field Trip

This album details the joys and mishaps of being a kid, with humor, silliness, imagination, and creativity. Read more »

The Goldsmith's Daughter

Tanya Landman

This page-turner brings to life the final days of the Aztec empire and the beginning of the Spanish conquest of the Americas. 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 »

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 »

Gyroscope Twin Pack

A vintage throwback with some very current fun potential, this double gyroscope kit brings back the cool science contraption that's been on the market since 1917. Read more »

Rumblewick's Diary: My Unwilling Witch Sleeps Over

Hiawyn Oram

Rumblewick is contractually obligated to turn Haggy Aggy into the best witch she can be. But life as a right-hand cat isn't so easy when your witch-in-training would rather play with Otherworld kids than scare them! Read more »

Geomate Jr.

The Geomate Jr. does one thing and one thing only: geocaching. With just 3 buttons and a 1 1/2 inch screen, it weighs a mere 3 ounces and primarily shows the bare basics. Read more »

Puzzibits Super Safari Set

Each of these 450 interlocking pieces consists of pegs and loops which can be used to connect it to others, but you'll need a firm hand to bend the flexible pieces into place. Read more »

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