top 10 toys

Description: Made to ease a child's fear of the dark and encourage a peaceful night's sleep, the Twilight Ladybug from Cloud b projects a complete starry night sky onto the walls and ceiling of any room, making night-time less scary and more fun. Choose from three soothing color options to create a magical, tranquil environment that helps children from age two and up to ease into a restful sleep.
Age: 2+

Manufacturer code: SC-100
Description: Elenco's Snap Circuits is the perfect educational toy making learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in your manual and build exciting projects such as AM/FM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells and much more! You can even play electronic games with your friends. All parts are mounted on plastic modules and snap together with ease. Enjoy hours of educational fun while learning about electronics.
Curious young minds can learn the basics of electronics as they build more than 100 exciting projects with this kit. Some of the projects include flying saucer, spin draw, sound activated switch, and alarm circuit. Work on projects that make sound effects, engineer different types of alarms, build touch circuits and play games.
Contains over 30 parts in all, including photo resistor, music IC, motor, space war IC. No soldering is required -- pieces snap together. No tools required. Requires 2 "AA" batteries, not included.
Age: 8-12

Awards: The National Parenting Center-Seal of Approval, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products, Dr Toy Best Educational Products


WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

Description:
The 30 MODELS set is ideal for both beginners and intermediate users. It contains enough parts to build fairly large and functional models and also includes the engino 3 volt geared motor for some amazing contraptions! The featured motorized pterosaur uses a crank to convert rotational motion to reciprocating, moving the wings up and down creating a flapping effect. The other models include a tow-truck, a motorbike with turning wheels, cranes etc (one model can be built at a time). Printed instructions are included for 7 models while others can be downloaded from Engino´s website. The package is suitable for 6-14+ year old engineers. The Engino Toy System is perhaps the most advanced and versatile three dimensional construction toy in the market today. It offers both children and adults unique opportunities for design and creation. The system is comprised of multi-faceted rods and connectors that share some unique geometrical features that allow connectivity on up to 6 sides simultaneously. In essence, the patent pending design transforms rods into connectors and allows dense or open construction. This allows engineers to build simple or complex models quickly with a smaller number of different components.
Once your model is built, use the included 3-VOLT MOTOR to make it come alive. This set is intended for beginner to advanced builders and can be used to build simple or complex models using a number of different components..
Age: 6-14

Description: Hit your opponent's car straight on or sideswipe it and watch his driver eject or "chuck" through the air activating cool sounds. Cars are designed with fans that really work giving the illusion of wind power and adding to the effect. Set includes: two remotes, two cars and two drivers.
Age: 6+

Description:
The OWI-536 All Terrain 3-in-1 RC Robot Kit - ATR - non solder is a multi-function tracked mobile robotic kit. Utilize different track modules and make your robot transform into 3 amazing variations: the forklift, rover, and gripper. Using the remote wired controller, command the robot to move forward, backward, turn, grip and lift. In forklift mode, the ATR is like a mini industrial fork lift, with the ability to lift up to 100 g in weight. In rover mode, the ATR’s tank-like treads can traverse any type of surface. And in gripper mode, the ATR’s strong arms grab and pull objects into its grasp, lifting anything up to 100g and moving it to your desired location. This kit allows students to create and recreate: Put it together, take it apart, make another module…It’s all about flexibility, and intelligent thinking. But luckily, kids don’t have to be robotics engineers to create and achieve. With the 3-in-1 All Terrain Robot, they learn as they play.
Age: 11+

Description:
As the smallest, least expensive, not to mention first fuel cell car to be powered by saltwater, the Salt Water Fuel Cell Car gives children a chance to learn about new forms of clean energy, while building and powering their very own toy: Just add saltwater and go. This environmentally and kid-friendly concept reflects the new, cleaner ways we think about automobile production and demonstrates first hand to children a more effective utilization of our natural resources. Kids will be awed by the remarkable simplicity and effectiveness of the toy. After activating the fuel cell module with a saltwater mixture, the magnesium metal sheet (3 sheets included) can operate the car for about 5-7 hours continuously. If you want to park the vehicle, simply take out the fuel cell module and rinse with tap water and dry.
Age: 10+

Description:
Unique, easy-to-use digital microscope captures high-quality images (10 to 200x magnification) and bends to allow teachers and students to view even hard-to-see objects! Built-in camera and microphone enable students to record and describe their investigations and inquires, then download them to a PC. Use with your interactive whiteboard, projector or PC to encourage class demonstration or individual exploration. Charges and downloads via computer USB port.
Connects easily to a computer or interactive whiteboard
10 to 200x magnification
Does not require purchase of batteries
Provides high-quality images that captivate students
Positions easily to view even hard-to-see objects
Investigate items previously impossible to look at through traditional digital microscopes
Encourages discovery — students can explore an object with both hands
Illuminates dark settings or objects
Allows students to record and describe their investigations and inquiries
Is ideal for assessment and boosts students' 21st-century skills
Download to your computer or upload to your class website, virtual learning network or assessment files
Designed for ease of use by primary and secondary students, and busy teachers
Transports easily from one side of the classroom to another
Provides a steady image
Includes measurement software so students can make accurate measurements and add dimensions to captured images
Age: 5+

Description: Turn your room into an authentically detailed 3-D lunar landscape. After your child is all tucked in for the night, Moon in My Room creates a peaceful, glowing effect for a night full of sweet dreams. Its whimsical effect is fun for adults, too!
Age: 6+

Description: Turn your bedroom into a magical landscape with Rainbow In My Room. With a wave of your hand, a brilliant rainbow is projected across your walls and ceiling. It's a sure way to make any room a happier place! Requires 4 "AAA" batteries.
Age: 5+

Description:
Amazing all-in-one digital microscope takes scientific inquiry to a new level—yet is easy for even a young child to use. Hold the hand-friendly scope over an object, turn the top to focus, then press the single control button to take videos or still images from 35 to 53x magnification. Supports students as they record observations and investigations. Great for lab reports, presentations and authentic assessment for digital portfolios. Sharply detailed images enrich whole-class and individual explorations. Use with your computer, projector or interactive whiteboard. Grades PreK–12
Facilitates scientific observation via high-interest visuals
Plugs into computer to display/demonstrate magnified images
Allows students to record and describe their investigations and inquiries
Downloads to your computer or uploads to your class website, virtual learning network or assessment files
Powered by USB connection to your computer — no batteries required
Provides clear and sharp images via high-quality resolution
Illuminates dark settings or objects
Adjusts automatically to LED light available
Encourages hands-on investigation
Fits perfectly in child’s hand and positions easily to view difficult objects
Operates with ease — even for a young child
Boosts students' 21st-century skills
Works with almost any computer. Unit automatically recognized as USB device.
Age: 4+