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stretchy stuff,
puzzles & brain teasers,
outside, wind-up action, kits & projects puppets, too fun, dino-land, rocks & minerals, explore-more |
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Kids (of all ages) have fun Stay active and join the fun Mother Nature has in store for us! |
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Gumby! The ultimate toy; forever cheerful, perky & quite the jokester. Proudly stands 6 tall, made of flexible green rubber. Gumby can sit, stand, hang on, twist, and bend. He'll listen to all your stories without interrupting. (He is) one amazing guy! Item# 4511. $5.95 Not familiar with Gumby? Check out the vintage |
Pokey Standing 4¾ tall (when standing on 4 legs). Taller when posed dancing a waltz with Gumby. Pokey is a bendable orange rubber wonder - handsome and proud, and very stable. (A staple for every toy stable?) Item# 4512 $5.95 |
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Mr. Bill - Ohh Nooo!!! For ages thirty-five and up. (The packaging says 3 and up, but what 3-year old would know who Mr. Bill is?) Bendable, and poseable. What does Mr. Bill have to do with a nature store? Absolutely nothing, but we just had to have him just the same; after having spent the last 30+ years in the freezer, his friend, Ms. Sally released him! 5¾ tall x 5¼ wide. $6.95 (temp sold out)
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One of the greatest toys ever: the Slinky®
debuted at Gimbel's Department Store in Philadelphia, PA in 1945. The Slinky®
was invented by a naval engineer, Richard James, who was conducting an experiment with
tension springs. During the experiment, one of the springs fell to the floor and began to
"walk." James and his wife, Betty, had a vision for a toy...hundreds of millions
of the famed Slinkey® Toys have been sold since it's debut at Gimbel's.
(Chrome version out of stock - presently we have just the black "vintage
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Hall of Fame Toy Pack Timeless Toy Treasure Includes:
Made in the USA. Four all-time favorite, vintage toys in one handy package. Perfect gift for Uncle Fred or Aunt Betty, or any lucky kid age 5 and up. $17.95 |
Watch a vintage Slinky® TV commercial (link to Slinky® website) |
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* short historical version: The Jacob's Ladder is one of the most ancient and famous of folk toys. Legend has it that one was found in King Tut's tomb, which means these fascinating toys were played with in Egypt before 1352 B.C., when the young king died (at about 18 years old). |
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Birds of North America Memory Card Game This 100-piece memory card game is a great learning tool for ages 3 through adult. Knowing how to identify birds by sight is key to becoming familiar with different species. $12.95 |
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3-D Slide Puzzle
by DaMert The smooth gliding pieces are contained within a four inch tray. Challenging enough to entertain for hours, they are the Perfect Travel Puzzle. Colorfully packaged with informative facts inside. Ages 5 and up. Select from Earth, Frog, Gecko, Celestial, Toucan, Dragonfly. Penguin, Fish, Sunflower. $3.95 |
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Gyro-Ring It's a practice in kinetics. Teaches hand-eye coordination. How does it work? The Gyro-Ring is like having five little tops of an unusual design strung on a smooth metal ring, and the rotation of the axis causes the ring to press on one side of the hole in the spinning top. Confused yet? Just get one, and enjoy the challenge. Age seven and up, $8.95 |
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Rattleback Give it a spin, and watch is reverse direction. Learn about physical properties, $2.59 (Minimum web/charge card order: $5 + shipping) |
Pocket Tornado
Create your own wild tornado! $5.95 |
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Parts of a Bug Puzzle Anatomy comes together in this educational learning aid! Thick, durable wooden pieces form an anatomical butterfly, with each body part labeled underneath for easy identification. Choose from ladybug, ant or butterfly. Puzzle measures 8½" by 11½", Ages 4 & up, $10.95 |
12" tall. "Watch me fall" study in motion toy. $9.95 |
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6 Way Weather Meter measure weather by yourself! 1. rain gauge, 2. wind direction; 3. wind speed; 4. wind chill chart; 5. total rain; 6. temperature. Stands 6.5" tall. Model #283. $6.95 |
Jetfire Gliders
-Twin Pack The original Guillows Balsa Wood Planes from more than half a century
ago. Contains two high performance balsa wood stunt planes with 12 wing spans. Soars
up to 25 feet! Great for perfecting hand/eye coordination. $4.95 |
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Secret Sounds Ultrasonic listener Ages 7 and up - Hear all the noises around us that humans cant hear. Includes: listening device, bat sound emitter, and earphones. $32.00 |
Power Flower Wind driven LED - Inspired by windmill farms that provide green energy, Power Flower operates solely on wind power! A wind-driven generator transforms kinetic energy into electricity, providing beautiful, multi-colored LED patterns of light. No cords or batteries. Easy to install - just plant in your yard or garden! 45 H x 18 W x 3D $19.95 |
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'better quality" Children's Butterfly Net We suggest...after observing your butterfly and insect friends, carefully release them to return to their natural habitat. Age eight and up, 10-inch diameter, $12.95 |
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Folkmanis - The world-famous, award-winning Folkmanis brand has been recognized by nearly every parenting publication as one of the best toys of the year, including Parents, Child, FamilyFun, Parenting, Nick Jr., and Baby Talk. The overwhelming reason: kids (and adults) love them and cant put them down. Stop in to see out new collection of Folkmanis puppets. Made in USA since 1976. | ||
Little Chick - Finger puppets
by Folkmanis Just in time for Easter Baskets! #5544, $4.99 |
Jack
Rabbit Finger Puppet by Folkmanis #5545, $6.50 |
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Opossum Finger Puppet by Folkmanis #5549, $5.99 |
Dutch Rabbit Finger Puppet by Folkmanis #5556, $6.50 |
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Mini Velociraptor - finger puppet - 9"
tall, #2670 . $9. |
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Red-Legged Frog - finger puppet -
5" long, #2673. $8. |
Mini Loggerhead Turtle - finger puppet
- 6" long, #2676. $9. |
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Pet Mouse - finger puppet - 4" tall, #2674.
$7. |
Mini Grizzly Bear - finger puppet 6" Long,
#2671. $8. |
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Piranha - finger puppet - 7" long, workable mouth,
#2678. $9 |
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hand puppets |
other Folkmanis finger puppets in our collection include: chipmunks, porcupine, Gray squirrel, tortoise, monkey, zebra, monarch, barn owl, praying mantis, walrus, giraffe, brown mouse, skunk, fox, lion, flying pig, mini Dutch rabbit, brown rabbit, opossum. | ||
Elephant hand puppet 20" long, flexing trunk action,
workable mouth, #2534. $45. |
Hatching Dragon - hand puppet - 8" Tall,
workable mouth and arms, #2544. $33. |
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Camel
- hand puppet - 18" long, workable mouth, #2532. $33.
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Peacock
- hand puppet 18" tall, workable tail, #2539. $45.
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Brer Rabbit - character puppet - 20" tall, #2542 . $29. (Folkmanis says: Does not stand up alone as shown)
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Flamingo - hand puppet - 22" Tall, flexing neck action,
workable wings, #2536. $31. |
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Jack Rabbit - hand puppet 21" tall, workable mouth,
movable head and arms, back opening, #2429. $31. |
Donkey
hand puppet 16" long, workable mouth, "kickable" back legs #2415. $33. |
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Small Wooly Sheep - hand puppet 15" long, workable
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Fiddlestix
Classic Wood Connectors with endless building possibilities. Made out of select hardwoods, and includes 144 pieces: connecting rods, and spools. Ideal for budding engineers and developing motor skills. Children age three and up; durable storage canister. $34.95
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Lots
of Marbles Whether you've lost your marbles (and seeking a replacement set) or starting a new collection, we can help! This jar is packed with approx. 80 marbles, and instructions on playing marbles. Age three and up; parental supervision essential - this small items represent a potential choking hazard. $6.95 import alert: not made in the Greater US of A |
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Cat & Canary Flute by Toysmith Just breathe in mouthpiece in mouthpiece and move slide to call wild birds, play a tune, train canaries, and basically drive everyone around you crazy! Age 5+ Vintage toy from mid-1950's. Still just $3.95 |
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Classic Toy Tin
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Dominoes in a Classic Toy Tin
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Skip Rope in a Classic Toy Tin
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did you see the other retro toys? This page is covered with 'em! |
retro balsa
wood gliders »»
Mr. Bill & Slinkys & even Gumby » » |
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Authentic American Wooden Pick-up Sticks
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Maple Landmark Woodcraft
of Vermont Quality wooden toys and projects constructed by dedicated craftspersons right here in the greater US of A. American Made to American Standards - While much is being made of the dangers of imported products, there are alternatives. Maple Landmark crafts a wide range of wooden toys, games, and gifts following American standards of product safety, employee safety, and environmental protection. The shortcuts of doing it any other way are not what Maple Landmark is about. These toys provide the best in hands-on learning and exploration. Surely it is becoming an electronic world but children still need to learn basic manipulation and construction. |
Push 'n Pull Natural Toy Made by Maple Landmark Toys, in Middlebury, Vermont. Completely natural, 100% hard maple - no chemicals! Push 'n Pull Bunny toy. $19.00 Winner of the 2008 Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine. |
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Pull Alongs
by Maple Landmark WoodcraftPull toys feature wobble wheel construction so they bounce and tip as they roll along. Approx. 5 long. "Croak-a-long" Frog #73102 "Quack-a-long" Duck #73101 "Hop-a-long" Bunny #73104 $16.00 |
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Mites Made by Maple Landmark Toys, in Middlebury, Vermont. Collect all 6 handsome little cars and trucks. 100% wood - finishes and paints are non-toxic and cars come "poly-bagged" (to ensure freshness....ha!). Each car is approx. 3 to 3½" long; ideal to tote anywhere or leave behind in Grandma' toy chest. Select from: sporty red jeep or blue fastback convertibles, yellow or green sedans, black panel truck, or the mighty red dump truck. Just $4 each. |
Maple Topsby Maple Landmark Toys. Simple 1-3/8" diameter, available in red, blue or green. Amazing: trees are grown, harvested, transported as lumber, milled and turned, sanded, painted, packaged, and shipped to our store - where you can get 'em for the insanely low price of just $1.39 each. (Minimum web/charge card order: $5 + shipping) |
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Natural Unfinished Oval Bead RattleThe rattle is 2½" long and the oval ends measure 1½" X 2½". The beads float freely on the pegs for maximum sound and movement. Item #72151. $9.50 |
C-BloxSimple and Compact; you cant put them down. Made in Vermont from unfinished rock maple and a non-toxic finish. A great manipulative toy for young and old. From simple stacking to creating modern art, they are fun at any level of development. For your little ones it is a great introduction to spatial concepts. Of course the real fun is stacking and knocking down. That is okay, weve all been there. Four blocks, plus tip sheet and pouch included. Item #73222. $15.00 |
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Earth Yo-YoYou, too, can have the whole world in your hands with this yo-yo, by Maple Landmark Toys, in Middlebury, Vermont. $4.95 |
Folding Cribbage A product revival by Maple Landmark Toys. Folding Cribbage Boards are perfect for the gamer on the go! This board has a standard hole/street configuration. Crafted from cherry and lacquered for a long-lasting durable finish, this board has a peg storage pocket, 2 brass-look hinges and a latch; pegs included. This folding cribbage board measures about 3" wide by 5½" long and 1¾" high when closed. $17.50 |
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Basic Checkers
Made in the USA by Maple Landmark Woodcraft. Lacquered laminated board 15" square. Hardwood checkers painted red and black - no design. Choking hazard for children under age three, $26.00. |
Chinese Checkers A game for two to six players. Made in the USA by Maple Landmark Woodcraft. Solid cherry board 11½" diameter. Choking hazard for children under age three. Includes complete game instructions, $33.50 |
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Shape-sorting Bench by Maple Landmark of Vermont Kids will have fun matching the blocks to the holes in our natural shape sorter bench. Twelve hard maple blocks come in four primary shapes. Circle, square, rectangle, and triangle. Each bench comes with a pouch for storage of the pieces Overall size is approximately 4" high x 4" wide X 6¾" long. The bench is also crafted from hard maple with engraved details and labels of each of the different shapes. The bench and blocks comes unfinished. Item# 73031. $19.95 |
Made
by Me Kit (with a little help from Maple Landmark Woodcraft) - Kit includes a vehicle body, four axles, and four wheels plus smokestack on the engine. The bodies are approx. 4 long. Kids can decorate with crayons, markers, paints, glitter, etc. (not included). #78250, $16.95 |
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Tic-Tac-Toe
- The maple board is approximately 4½" square, with a clearcoat finish for
protection and durability. Colorful pegs, die-cut squares, model #50105. $10.00Learn Colors with Color Cube by Maple Landmark Woodcraft (right) - This is an easy take-along game for entertaining. There is more than one solution. #50240, 2-3/8 square. $8.50 |
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Train
Whistle by Maple Landmark WoodcraftAll aboard! Get your train whistles here. Model #41297, great four-tone sound, 8½ long. $4.75 temp. out of stock |
Tooth
Fairy Box by Maple Landmark - 2¼" Round wooden box with
"Tooth Fairy" on top. Painted white and about 1" deep. Great place to keep
that valuable tooth! Item #41010, $5.50 |
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Lace-A-Shape
- Made out of wood, making them very durable for years of enjoyment. Includes four shapes:
monkey, fish, butterfly and bear (4 to 6 ½ high) per set plus four 52 laces.
$26.00 |
Knitting Doll wooden spool kit $5.95 |
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Growth Sticks by Maple
Landmark WoodcraftThese growth gauges include two 24-inch scaled sections made from pine. The measurements are printed, and the finish is clear, making them easier to mark. Measurements go from 2 feet up to 6 feet. Available with dinosaur, #25225, or kitten, #25224 topper, $24.50 |
Electric BugIt's out of control! Discover how a tiny spinning weight is used to make your own shaking bug. Created by specialists who teach teachers at Middlesex University, England. (Completed kit requires one AA battery, not included.) $15.95 |
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Solar Powered Radiometer
5½" tall - glass - harness the power of light! Based on actual drawings from Sir William Crookes (US Patent No. 182,172 granted on Sept. 12, 1876 "Apparatus for indicating the intensity of radiation"). $13.95 [read more about Sir William Crookes' invention at Wikipedia: link] |
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Harrisville Designs was established in 1971 to
preserve the textile heritage and economic vitality that had sustained the village of
Harrisville, NH since 1794. Beginning with a line of high quality woolen handweaving |
pegLoom
weaving
for beginners The pegLoom is a great and affordable way to discover the excitement of real weaving. Winner of the Teachers Choice Award, and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Best Toy Award. pegLoom includes everything needed for a complete woven project! Hardwood loom with rugged nylon pegs, cotton warp string, bright colored 100% pure wool yarns. Plastic needle for easy weaving Illustrated instructions; recommended for ages 5 to 95. dimensions: 7 x 10 - Item# 530. $19.95 |
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Knot Your Scarf Kit
A simple knotting technique you will learn in minutes. Kit makes one, 45-inch long looped scarf. Another fine craft project by Harrisville Designs. $ |
Potholder Loom Includes sturdy metal loom, 100% cotton loops, metal looping hook, and enough loops to make two potholders. Kids love to make potholders. Made by Harrisville Designs - right here in the USA. $14.95
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Bag O Cotton Loops Contains enough loops to make two colorful potholders, or may be used to make more knotted scarves. For use with the Knot Your Scarf Kit, and Potholder Looms (see above). 100% cotton. $5.95 |
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Lap Loom by Harrisville Design portable, handy - can be woven on while resting on a table, floor, or yes, your lap! Lap Loom includes: 12 x 16 hardwood loom, cotton warp string, 100% pure wool weft yarn, one tapestry needle, 2 wooden shed sticks, and complete illustrated instructions. Recommended for ages 7 to 97. Item# 376 $39.95 |
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Golden Guide: Dinosaur - A classic
guide for all ages. Paperback, 160 pages, full color illustrations. $6.95 |
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Peterson First Guide: Dinosaur The concise
field guide to more than 100 dinosaurs and the world they lived in. Paperback, 128 pages,
full color illustrations. $5.95 |
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Start
a rock collection, today! All rocks: $1.25 each (From right to left, top to bottom) top row - quartz point, tumbled jasper, fuchsite, rough rose quartz, pyrite (fools gold!); 2nd row from top: chalcopyrite (peacock rock), rough orange calcite, tumbled sodalite, hematite, amethyst cluster; middle row: chrysocolla, citrine, rubellite tourmaline, sandstone, orchid calcite; 4th row from top: banded agate, red tiger eye, tumbled adventurine, copal amber, jasper; bottom row: silicon, fluorite, amethyst point, blue kyanite, snowflake obsidian. Another great product from Mother Nature! (Minimum web/charge card order: $5 + shipping) |
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Collectors
Box Heavy-duty clear plastic box with 17 compartments is perfect for rock collecting. Includes cards for each slot to write in name of specimen when collected. Length 10½" Width 7" Depth 1¾". $6.95 |
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Audubon Society Guide to Rocks and
Minerals Photographs organized visually by their subjects color with thumb tab index makes identification quick and easy. Twice as many descriptions and color plates as any other guide. 850 pages, $19.95 |
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Audubon Society Guide to Fossils Photographs organized visually by their subjects color with thumb tab index makes identification quick and easy. Twice as many descriptions and color plates as any other guide. 850 pages, $19.95 |
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Audubon Bird Call
simple device ideal for attracting a variety of species. How does it work? Twist the birchwood roller on the zinc plug, and an audible "squeak" resonates. With reasonable care, and periodic re-application of rosin from the included capsule, the call will last a lifetime. $6.95 see also, other bird calls available at JJ Cardinal's » |
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The
Original Uncle Milton's Ant FarmIn celebration of Uncle Milton's 50th Anniversary Includes: ant farm habitat, clean tunneling sand, ant watcher's manual, stock certificate to order ants. See the ants building bridges, digging subways, and moving mountains. Not recommended for children under three yrs of age. $18.95 note: ants mail-in fulfillment - allow 2 weeks |
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Solar Print Kit Contains everything you need to make your own solar prints including sun-sensitive paper, blank note cards, stencils, frames, and complete instructions. $14.95 |
Ant Habitat Universe by
Toysmith Contains everything they need to survive in a space-age set up: food, tunneling medium, and housing. Kit includes directions and mail-in certificate for ants ($3.50 shipping and handling for ant-fulfillment). Escape proof habitat. $15.95 (+ the s/h for ants) note: ants mail-in fulfillment - allow 2 weeks |
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Large Sized Butterfly & Critter Habitat Features large 24" x 12" x 12" chamber, super-fine mesh screening for excellent ventilation and keeping out parasites, one side is clear vinyl for easy viewing of contents, and large all-around side zipper for easy access and cleaning. Folds into a compact little package when not in use. $16.95 |
Medium Sized Butterfly & Critter Habitat Features large 12" x 12" x 12" chamber, super-fine mesh screening for excellent ventilation and keeping out parasites, one side is clear vinyl for easy viewing of contents, and large all-around side zipper for easy access and cleaning. Folds into a compact little package when not in use. $12.95 |
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Small Clear-view Nature House 5½" tall, 5½" tall, 4½" wide, by Tweber They've taken everything children love about bug containers and put it all together into one awesome house. Features: screen side for ventilation & a clear side for close-up observation. Cricket-proof mesh keep tiny critters inside, easy-tote handle, swinging door for easy catch 'n release. #TWNH009 $14.95 |
Port-A-Bug from Insect Lore A safe haven for observing friendly insects. Observe butterflies, ladybugs, and other friendly critters in the airy mesh habitat, then let them go! It's lightweight and escape proof - convenient nylon carrying handle. Port-A-Bug compresses back into its tote-sack for storage. Great for show-and-tell, field trips, and insect excursions. Approx. 6" diameter x 12" tall. $9.95 |
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Bug Bungalow a handy little observation chamber; wooden side, bottom & top, nylon mesh screen walls. Overall size: 3¼" x 2-3/8" x 5½". Nylon carrying handle. $4.95
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Junior Scope It Out! Indoor/outdoor lighted 30X microscope. Includes expedition belt holster, for on-the-go exploration. Powerful built-in light; uses one "AA" battery (not included), $12.95 |
The Bug Book & The Bug Bottle
Catch. Observe. Be Amazed. The complete kit includes bug book and bottle, magnifier, bug identification chart, and My Bug Journal. Age five and up, $13.95 |
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Praying Mantis! Praying mantis are considered beneficial because they eat insects that often become garden pests: aphids, scale, spider mites, white flies, etc. Praying mantis egg pods
contain 50 upward to 300 mantis eggs, which will hatch, spread and offer protection around
your garden and yard. Complete instructions are included for the gardener and for those
wishing to raise a mantis as a "pet". Typically available January through May;
More info about JJ Cardinal's praying mantis and other "beneficial insects" (on
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Solar Energy Kit Capture the power of the sun....the energy source of the future. Kit includes: solar cell module - pre-wired; DC motor, also pre-wired. 4 attachments for experiments with motor including a fan blade. $16.95 [import alert: made in China] |
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Mini
Ant Hill - from Insect LoreNow a mini home that ants can dig, at a price that you can dig, too! Features cutaway half-hill profile for easy double-sided viewing, certificate for free ants (mail-in fulfillment - allow 1 to 2 weeks), fun-filled facts, and locking lid for safety. #06050 $10.95 |
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My Pet Isopod More info about Isopods: check out Wikipedia » |
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Nature Kaleidoscope Kit Contains: kaleidoscope parts, assembly directions, 2 nature drawings to color, colored pencils, dried flowers and leaves, polished gemstones, glass marbles, and minerals! Handcrafted in the U.S.A., for age seven and up, and only $13.95 |
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| Bird Call Squeaker Kit For many, many years JJ Cardinal has conducted a fun event teaching young people about the communication techniques birds utilize. Now this "class" is available in a kit form: our famous Bird Call Squeaker! By twisting the wood dowel into the hole of the handle of the birdcall, you will produce a squeak most birds find irresistible. Contents: Wood dowel, Wood Handle, Neck strap, Vial of powdered rosin, Small square sand paper. $6.00 each [see also: our selection of professionally manufactured bird call devices »» ] |
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| Hand Polish a Petoskey Stone Kit JJ Cardinal's famous program is now available "to-go"! Kit includes everything you need to hand-polish a Petoskey stone in one handy little kit. Contains:
All you need is water, a thick towel, a shallow plastic plate, and in no time, youll have a lustrous stone with the familiar six-sided Petoskey image. Polishing the Petoskey stone would be a great group or classroom project. $6.00 each |
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Curiosity
(near left & far left) Lady Bug Land: a live ladybug kit for $19.95 that shows children the four life stages of the ladybug: egg, larva, pupa and beetle. Price includes live ladybeetles. Learn, raise, release. Enjoy.
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Mini Butterfly Bungalow Watch, and learn as your tiny caterpillars turn into beautiful Painted Lady butterflies! $ (This product includes a coupon to be sent to Insect Lore - |
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| Earthworm Nursery - from Insect Lore
(left) You've never seen a nursery like this before! Hatch baby earthworms from real earthworm cocoons, then watch them dig and grow in the special greenhouse habitat. Kit includes: multi-chambered nursery, coupon for 15 - 20 earthworm cocoons (mail-in fulfillment - allow 1 to 2 weeks), growth soil, built-in magnifier, egg net and forceps, and fun-filled fact guide. $24.95
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Life Cycle Stages by Insect LoreAccurate lifecycle replicas of some popular creatures: ant, earthworm, (Oops, out of stock: frog & butterfly - likely not available until Jan. 2010) |
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Botanicals Exotic JungleA mini greenhouse with exotic seeds of carnivorous and touch-sensitive mimosa. Grow your own Venus Fly Traps and other rare, interactive plants. Includes: · Mini
Greenhouse Habitat Another swell project from the creative minds at Fascinations®. $34.95 |
Big Jug Insect Viewer by Uncle Miltona really cool, well vented, temporary observation dome with detachable feeding tower, built-in magnifying glass, bug guide, convenient carrying handle, and it is escape-proof! 7¼" diameter, $12.95 |
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Enchanted Garden Stones Just add water to the magic stone mix, shape the stones, embed the images under the glass pebbles, add ceramic tiles, sprinkle with fine prism glitter, and viola! Your enchanted stones look beautiful indoors or outside. Includes enough material to make four, six-inch sparkly stones. $21.95 |
Make Your Own Garden Stepping Stone Make your own garden stones with your own style. This kit includes stone sparkles that glow-in-the-dark, jewels, and everything needed to make one garden stone. Item #4510, $7.95 |
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Paper Making KitPaper recycling is huge! Learn how paper is made and recycled. Create papers of different textures and patterns for making unique bookmarks, notepads, greeting cards and more. Small part warning (choking hazzard.) Recommended for ages 8 & up. Item #3679 $12.95 |
Planet Frog Live Frog Habitat - ideal for ages 6 and up. Watch as tadpoles transform into frogs. Includes coupon for live tadpoles by mail, vented, see-thru lid for safe easy viewing with built-in magnifier; break resistant and escape-proof design; easy to clean pond, and complete instructions. $26.95 |
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Moon in My Room by Uncle Milton - moon has a highly
detailed 3-D lunar surface that shows, either on command or automatically, the 12 main
phases of the moon. Hangs on wall, requires two AAA and four AA batteries (not included),
10" diameter, $32.00 |
Solar System in My Room by
Uncle MiltonImagine, a motorized colorful solar system with light-up sun hanging in your childs bedroom. This item might inspire the little nipper to go into astronomy some day. Impressive 38" diameter; audio CD provides an instructive guided tour through the solar system. Remote control with build-in light pointer shut-off, provides nighttime fun. Requires four C and two AA batteries (not included), $42.00 |
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Fiber Fashion - Includes loom,
knitting needles, and crochet hook, hundreds of colorful yarn, chenille and eyelash
fibers, beads and spangles, designs and trendy accessories. Learn knitting weaving, and
crocheting with this kit. Weave a purse, create a scarf; everything you need for
fashion-forward designs. Loom size 11-13/16" x 9" x 7/8",
contains lots of good stuff. $26.95 |
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My Hand Print This kit contains everything to create one handprint memory. Age 3 to 93, $7.99 |
Design-a-Pet - Ages 5 and up Kit includes: 3, sand-filled
pets; water soluble paints; paintbrush; adoption certificates, and habitats for your pets.
Lizard, Fish, and Frog, $12.95 |
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Your Own Triops - a fun projectTriassic Triops - hatch and watch the amazing life cycle of these ancient creatures; they live just 20 to 90 days. Kit includes 20-30 cultured Triops eggs, food, hatchery, gravel, instructions, thermo-strip. $10.95«« Saras Triops - a customer, Sara Thompson provided us with this enlarged photo (about 10X) of her one-month old Triops. They live about two months, lay eggs and die only to start the whole process over again. Triops are pre-historic creatures believed to date back 350 million years. |
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Paint & Play Bird Set Paint realistic models of adorable backyard birds with non-toxic, water based paints. Northern Cardinal, American Goldfinch, Hummingbird, Chickadee. Set includes 4 birds, 6 paints, 2 brushes. (Model birds are nearly "life-size" - for example, the Cardinal is 5½" long from beak to tail x 4" tall). $21.95
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Paper Butterfly Mobile
No cutting required; just punch out paper shapes, and layer as you please. Includes seven butterflies, metal hanging mobile, glitter and craft glue, and assorted sequins, beads, antennas, ribbons, etc. For age 7 to 97, $17.99 be creative, explore more! |
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Paint & Craft Choose either plaster butterfly or owl. Contains cast plaster figurine, acrylic paint, sparkle paint, beads, antenna, paint brush, and other items to create a masterpiece. Instructions also include how to recycle the box for a critter habitat! Age 6 to 96, $12.99 |
Rock-a-Doodle Its more than just a box full of twelve rocks! Contains oodles of accessories and paints, fur, felt, wiggly eyes, and more. Age 5 to 95, $18.99 |
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Mosaic Tile Tray 11¼ x 7½ x 2 For ages 8 to 98! Fun project for one child to do, or a family to do together. Includes different size tiles, colorful glazes, and wooden base tray. $21.95 |
Easy-to-make Teddy Bear
make a stuffed felted animal toy....learn stitching techniques (22cm tall) $11.95 |
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Tie Dye Kit Its easy to tie-dye with this kit because the dye in "built-in" to the "ties". Just wrap and tie the fabric, soak in water, undo the ties, and be surprised! Everything included for sewing and stuffing a teddy bear and a heart shaped pillow. There are extra dye-ties to use with your own tee shirt, sock, or other projects. $16.95 |
Beautiful Butterflies
Decorate dainty butterflies and display them in your bedroom. Kit includes three 10 x 7 butterflies, three 2 ½ x 1 ½, hanging string, sparkle paints, shiny rhinestones, gem dots, hair clips, and illustrative guide. Item #1206. $ |
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Make Your Own Sock Puppet
Turn three super-soft socks into a trio of fuzzy friends. Designed for pre-schoolers, and hours of creative play. Age 3 to 93, $18.99 |
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Bird House Kits - by Good PlanetBluebird houses are Ideal for bluebirds but enjoyed by chickadees, nuthatches and other cavity nesting birds too (entry hole 1½" diameter.). Design features: solid wood (pine or cedar), easy-open clean-out, plenty of ventilation to keep your house cool & drainage slots to keep it dry. Predator guards make it difficult for some critters to raid the box and damage eggs by extend the reach - they are effective so we include them on most all bird houses that we make. Kits are pre-cut, pre-drilled, with screws, nails, closure latch, sandpaper, and illustrated assembly plans. Tools typically required (not included): hammer, Phillips head screw driver. Note: Wood parts may contain knots and splinters. |
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Flat Top Bird House Kit by GoodPlanet - includes solid wood
pieces pre-cut, pre-drilled, lightly sanded, illustrated instructions, screws, nails,
closure latch, & tiny sandpaper. Also: side panel clean-out, roof vents, drainage slots, & attached predator guard. Finished dimensions: 10¾" x 5½" x 7" entry hole 1½" diameter. Tools required (not included): hammer, Phillips head screw driver. A great project for all ages! Available in ¾" pine (far left) $19.95 or 7/8" cedar
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Bat House Kit from Coveside
Conservation - features a simple, single chamber that holds up to 20 bats. Features an
extended landing pad and an interior covered with screening to provide bats with a maximum
foothold. Also includes echolocation slot to help the bats locate the cavity. It's a great
educational tool for all ages. It comes with easy-to-follow instructions and information
about bats, pre-cut solid pine and all the hardware required (nails & mounting
hanger). Overall dimensions: 16"h x 8"w x 3-¾"d. Boxed - great for
shipping. $26.95 |
The Fly-Thru Feeder Kit
from GoodPlanet is a great general purpose feeder which can be hung or pole mounted. Just
pour in a few cups of seed to attract an array of birds: cardinals, nuthatch, woodpeckers,
goldfinch, chickadee and more! Featuring solid ¾" pine. Pre-cut parts, solid
all-screw-assembly, holes pre-drilled, and edges rough sanded. Finished dimensions:
9" x 5½" x 5¼". $14.00 |
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Cute Little Squirrel Feeder Kit - a great, simple but
effective little feeder ideal for a quick project. Build it in less than ½ hr - and that
includes the time it takes to dig out your Phillips-head screw driver! Cob corn is secured
by "spike" - we use ½ corn cob 'cuz it's just a lil' feeder. Fasten to
post, deck or tree. 5¾" tall x 3" wide x 3¾"" deep. Now available in
solid cedar or pine. $6.95 cob corn: $2.95/doz. (about
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Leaf Press Kit from
GoodPlanet. A great project to assist you in tree and plant identification. The secret?
Place a leaf, flower head or other portion of plant that you wish to observe on a sheet of
blotting paper (to absorb moisture as planet dries out). Cover specimen with another sheet
of blotting paper and place it under moderate pressure. Here's where the "Leaf
Press" comes into play: specimens can be stacked, sandwich style, with a piece of
cardboard between layers (corrugated cardboard aids air circulation and drying process).
Insert the "stack" into press and tighten wing nuts. Tip: experiment with many
plant materials. Some plant stock that we think press well includes: Ivy, daisies,
violets, pansies, ferns, clover, lilacs, babys-breath, buttercups, forget-me-nots,
euonymus, and hydrangeas. Kit includes instructions, 2 boards 7-7/8" x
7-7/8", 2-½" machine bolts, nuts, washers, pre-cut cardboard and
blotting paper. $16.95More leaf press info (this link is to a non-commercial site outside of J.J. Cardinal.com) » |
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Our Kits are easy-to-assemble; all pieces are precut and
predrilled, solid clear ¾" pine (or cedar if specified). Each kit includes
instructions, appropriate hardware -- nails, screws, and hanging hardware when necessary.
Makes great fund raising & educational projects for scouts and school groups. Wood
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J.J.'s Tip for kids Stay curious, be constructive, and always seek out positive aspects of all things and all people. Oh...and try not to pester your parents too often to bring you to J.J. Cardinal's. Just do good things around the house, clean your room. Rewards come to those most deserving. |
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