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SCIENCE - GAMES & PUZZLES
BBC DVD "The Amber Time Machine" (David Attenborough) $5 BRAND NEW (Still in wrapper) Attenborough uses a personal artifact--a piece of ancient amber given to him by a young girl at the age of 12--to inspire an in-depth study of amber's unique preservation, in exacting detail, of insects, tree-leaves, and even lizards from the prehistoric past. Attenborough characteristically engages his own curiosity to turn his treasured heirloom into a tiny world of surprising revelations and it's easy to see why he has retained his childlike sense of wonder: His delight in the natural world is quite literally the life force that keeps him going where few have ever been, sharing the wide, wonderful world he sees with the infectious enthusiasm of someone for whom every day brings a new opportunity for exploration or adventure, no matter how modest or grand. 6+
Flip Quiz: Science & Maths Age 11-12 (Ian Paulyn) $5 HB EC (RRP $12.95) What is smog? What happens if you cube a number? Filled with fun facts and educational tidbits, these fun and interactive flip quizzes encourage kids to explore science, math, animals, history, and geography. Each sturdy stand-up book contains 38 quizzes of increasing levels of difficulty, with six different subject categories. Whether competing against friends or reading on their own, children will find learning fun and exciting with these vividly colored quiz books. These are great! We have had one for several years and use it at the dinner table to have fun together and encourage an attitude that learning is fun. Highly recommended! 11+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flip-Quiz-Geography-11-12-Years/dp/1842361031 (Cover and format the same)
Origami “Safari World” Kit $6 BRAND NEW You can create your very own colourful and fun safari world with this fantastic Safari World Origami Kit! Complete with animal hide patterned paper and detailed instructions, this entertaining origami kit will have you creating a jungle of paper masterpieces in no time! Origami takes surprisingly little time to master, so you can make the transition from the basic of origami folds - the valley fold - to the inside reverse fold and radial pleat in no time! Kit Includes: Pop-up play mat, animal hide patterns (more than 30 sheets and 7 different types), butterfly patterns (4 different types), moving goggle eyes and easy-to-follow detailed instructions. 6-10 YO http://www.partybox.co.uk/origamisafari.asp
Usborne Farmyard Tales "Farm Animal Jigsaw Book" (Heather Amery) $5 HB EC This beautifully designed yet simple jigsaw book is a superb addition to the Farmyard Tales range. Easy to handle for very young children, the pieces are also robust enough to be taken out and replaced again and again. Four bright nine piece puzzles take children on a trip to Apple Tree Farm with Poppy, Sam and Rusty to see all the farm animals. 4-7 YO http://www.alibris.com/search/books/qwork/7590681/used/Farm%20Animal%20Jigsaw%20Book
Wooden Peg Puzzle “Animals” $3 EC (9 pieces with pick-up pegs) Bright and well-made puzzle featuring animals that children would readily recognise from their everyday experiences. Good quality!
RD “The Rainforest Book & Jigsaw Puzzle” – 170 pieces $6 VGC High quality spectacular illustration of the birds of the Amazon rainforest. 16 page book crammed with facts and lovely illustrations of the animals that live in the world’s rainforests. 8+ http://www.amazon.ca/The-Rainforest-Book-and-Jigsaw/dp/images/1901323129
Wooden Peg Puzzle “Transport” $2 EC (3 pieces in a triangular shape tray with large wooden pick-up pegs) The picture of the correct piece is printed in the corresponding hole to assist very early learners. Great quality!
The Hands On Series “Very First Magnet Kit” $6 VGC (Red horseshoe magnet missing – can be replaced with a magnet from Crazy Clark’s or Toyworld) Explore all the magnificent play possibilities with a set of brightly colored and oddly-shaped magnets. With more than twenty strong, colorful magnets and accessories, plus an idea-packed activity booklet, your little one will spend hours discovering the "magic of magnetism." Set includes: Magnet wand, horseshoe magnet, block magnet, ceramic magnets, magnetic marbles, flexible magnets, nuts and washers, paper clips and activity booklet. 5-9 YO http://www.stylefeeder.com/i/l8c81kv0/Very-First-Magnet-Kit
The Surefire Paper Plane Kit $6 EC Sophisticated aeronautic design and hot graphics add up to sharp-looking planes that fly far and straight, can be fine-tuned for maximum performance. Paul Jackson and Stephen Weiss, world-famous paper-folders, set out everything you need to know to create a super hi-flier every time! Over 45 specially designed sheets of coloured paper, over 50 sensational stickers, clear step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, folding symbols and techniques and flying tips. 6-11 YO http://www.turnertoys.com/G1/whitewings/hotshots_paper_airplanes.htm