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February 9, 2010

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Science fair season is in full sing! Get free science fair project ideas and advice for putting together a strong project to ensure your child scores high at the fair.

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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 »

Boochie Outdoor Game

This may be the most fun outdoor game you'll play all year. Read more »

iTunes Gift Card

When most people hear iTunes, they think music. But there's a ton available beyond the beat--from political podcasts to college lectures, NASA videos to The New Yorker. 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 »

Whizizzle Phonics Card Game

A bit like the game Uno, but with words rather than numbers, players must match the cards in their hand either by vowel sound, beginning sound, or ending sound. 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 »

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 »

Do Art: Modern Masterpieces

Inspire your child to reach for a place at the MOMA. With this kit, she'll learn how to draw, color, and paint using the techniques of modern masters like Picasso, Kandinsky, Mondrian and Warhol. 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 »

The Magic School Bus: A Journey Into the Human Body

Fans of the book series will get a kick out of joining Ms. Frizzle's crew for close to a dozen hands-on experiments. 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 »

The Amazing Game Board Book

Can't decide whether to introduce your child to backgammon or teach him chess? They're all between these covers! Read more »

Snap Circuits RC Rover

When your child begs for a remote controlled car, let her build her own. This toy inspires experimentation, with snap and go components that click into a mini circuit board. 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 »

Walls Notebook

This unique notebook transforms the iconic obstacle into anything but, with page upon page of eye-catching walls that invite you to draw, brainstorm and create. Read more »

When You Reach Me

Rebecca Stead

This gem of a novel pulses with edge-of-the-seat intrigue, complex characters, and the intricacies of middle school friendship. Funny, exceptionally well-written...in short one of the best books for young readers we've seen all year. Read more »

School of Fear

Gitty Daneshvari

Madeleine, Theo, Lulu, and Garrison have one thing in common: a terrifying fear of something. Determined to cure their phobias, their parents send them to a place of last resort: The School of Fear. Read more »

Tag Tails Zoo

Each child gets a colorful animal tail, attached via a belt. Then it's time for tag with a twist: instead of just tapping each other, kids try to pull off each other's tails! Read more »

Personal Trading Cards

This site gives him the chance to create trading cards with all his vital stats, for swapping with fellow superstars. Upload a photo, put in your info, and get your cards in the mail in no time! Read more »

Jumbulaya

Get jumbled up with words with this clever board game! Similar to Scrabble, each player is assigned a set of letter tiles to arrange on the board to form words. Read more »

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