June 2008 New Toys — Educational

Molly Meets Mona and Friends by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

Molly loves painting and visiting the art museum. The moment she arrives at the museum, she begins a magical journey that transports her right into the works of some of the world's greatest artists: she chases Constable's rainbow, dances with Degas's ballerinas, plays guitar with Picasso's musicians, floats on Monet's lily pad and more. 5/13/2008 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kurtal Explores Australian Aboriginal Art by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

Kurtal, a young Aborigine boy, takes the readers on a journey to show them Aboriginal art and the people who create it. On his way, he creates a monsoon vital to plant and animal life in Australia, introduces kids to the mouthless Wandjina creatures, treks to Australia's Northern Territory and more, to show kids the artworks of the Aboriginal artists and explains their meanings. 5/13/2008 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dropping in on Rousseau Book by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

The book combining clever illustrations with masterworks, teaching children to make their own interpretations about works of art. The 32-page, hardcover book is also available in VHS and DVD formats. 5/13/2008 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dropping in on Romare Bearden Book by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

Puffer lands in New York City to interview the famous artist Romare Bearden, who uses a variety of media to make his unique images with family, urban life and music themes. The 32-page, hardcover book is also available in VHS and DVD formats. Other artists in the “Dropping in on…” series include Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Grant Wood, Andy Warhol and Henri Rousseau. 5/13/2008 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dropping in on Picasso Book by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

Come along with Puffer as he interviews Pablo Picasso about his prolific career. The book features reproductions of some of Picasso's most important works including “The Three Musicians” and teaches descriptive, analytic and interpretative skills for looking at works of art. The 32-page, hardcover book is also available in VHS and DVD formats. 5/13/2008 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dropping in on Matisse Book by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

This picture book blends Matisse's paintings and paper cutouts with simple and engaging color illustrations. Join Puffer as he flies into mid-20th century France to meet Henri Matisse. The 32-page, hardcover book is also available in VHS and DVD formats. 5/13/2008 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dropping in on Grant Wood Book by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

Puffer interviews Grant Wood in this fun and informative book about Wood's life, heroes and regionalist artwork. The 32-page, hardcover book is also available in VHS and DVD formats. 5/13/2008 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dropping in on Andy Warhol Book by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

Pop artist Andy Warhol shows Puffer his famous artworks and explains how he used different media to create them. The 32-page, hardcover book is also available in VHS and DVD formats. 5/13/2008 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

iRead 2 YouŽ Gift Set by CALI PUBLISHING

The gift set comes with an interactive voice recorder and The Adventures of Cali, a book about the friendship between a boy and a caterpillar. Using the voice recorder, caregivers can record up to four minutes of a children’s story at the push of a button, then clip the recorder to the inside cover of a book. The recorder will activate as soon as the book is opened and allow young children to enjoy hearing a story read by a familiar voice. Additionally, adults can guide kids through a book by recording cues to turn the pages, by spelling out difficult words, or by asking questions about words and pictures. Stories can be rerecorded at any time. Batteries are included, along with a full set of replacement batteries. Launch date: July 2008. 5/13/2008 (Price: $19.95)

Wild Cards: Who's Hiding? by BIRDCAGE PRESS

Kids will learn the camouflage tricks of chameleons, thorny devils, katydids, night monkeys and many more, as they play “Memory,” “Old Maid,” and “Go Fish” with the game’s 48 cards. Included bonus cards teach kids about what these creatures hunt for and where they hide. 5/13/2008 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wild Cards: Bugs! by BIRDCAGE PRESS

Kids will learn amazing facts about insects and spiders, from dung beetles to giant butterflies. The game includes 48 cards that can be used to play three different games. Bonus cards featuring what bugs eat and where to find them are also included. 5/13/2008 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Enviro-Quiz by INTELLI-KID

ENVIRO-QUIZ is a fascinating, scientifically documented and interactive game, and is very relevant to current concerns about air pollution, climate change, the different threats to the environment and endangered species, the solutions to improve the environment and to protect wild animals. This game is an enjoyable aid towards making children (and adults) more aware of environmental problems, and encouraging them to take action to ensure a viable environment - and a better future for everybody. While ENVIRO-QUIZ is a game of environmental awareness, it is most definitely also a game that is fun and easy to play. Everyone loves question and answer games, whatever the subject. The game is designed in particular for children and adolescents, families and educators. Help with reviewing and validating the information, and with developing the game, was provided by well-known worldwide organisations, including the IUCN - World Conservation Union. The Instruction booklet provides many different ways of playing depending on age, number of players and the time available. It’s a great travelling game. 5/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crystal Soil by INTELLI-KID

Complete growing kit, includes...Jack-Be-Nimble Miniature Pumpkin, Heavenly Blue Morning Glory, and Mammoth Sunflower seeds! Just add water and watch the Crystal Soil grow 100 times its size in 30 mins. So simple every child can do it. Guaranteed to sprout. 5/9/2008 (Price: $8.46) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animotrax by INTELLI-KID

ANIMOTRAX is a game of strategy, knowledge and memory, relating to the environment and the world’s endangered species. ANIMOTRAX is approved by WWF – Canada, the Montreal Biodome and the IUCN – World Conservation Union 5/9/2008 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Enviro-Health by INTELLI-KID

ENVIRO-HEALTH is a very interactive game, scientifically documented and is relevant to current concerns. Questions cover health matters, the impact of climate change and air pollution on children's health, active lifestyles, child security and safety, nutrition, the prevention of obesity and diabetes. It's so easy to get wrapped up in Enviro-Health: the children will be literally captivated. This game is an enjoyable aid towards making children (and adults) more aware of environmental and health problems, and encouraging them to take action to ensure a viable environment, with a healthy population and a good future. Enviro-Health has been validated by Health and Environmental specialists. ENVIRO-HEALTH quiz game has 100 documented questions and answers, 18 jokers and 22 mimes. To win, kids have to answer questions, perform mimes (mimes of different kind of sports and other items), and take their chances with the jokers. It’s a great travelling game. Age: 9 and up. 5/9/2008 (Price: $15.26) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Environmental Quiz Wheel by INTELLI-KID

The Quiz Wheel is ideal for public events, schools and enviro-organizations, where larger groups of children can learn about environmental issues by participating in the game. This 36” wheel spins to land on environmentally-themed categories of questions corresponding to a set of quiz cards included in Enviro-Quiz and Enviro-Health games. 5/9/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Max Goes to Jupiter - Science Adventures with Max the Dog by BIG KID SCIENCE

Max accompanies astronauts as they explore Mars and its fascinating moons.
“The Max series has proven very popular with kids who have any interest in dogs, space, or science,” Big Kid Science Co-Founder Jeffrey Bennett told TDmonthly. “The books are known both for having an exciting storyline and for teaching interesting and accurate science.” Launch date: Oct. 1, 2008 5/8/2008 (Price: $16.95)

Star Pilot by THE YOUNG SCIENTISTS CLUB

The kit includes a specialized astronomical device called the Star Pilot™ which navigates the sky and locates the brightest stars and constellations. A poster, SLOOH Telescope Card and activity book are included, along with an illustrated, color manual that includes fun astronomical information, experiments, diagrams and constellation legends from cultures around the world. “This kit is a very unique astronomy device that has been invented, designed and patented by Brown [University] professors,” The Young Scientists Club President Esther Novis. Launch date: July 2008. 5/8/2008 (Price: $17.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Number Memory Game by eeBoo corp.

The simple memory game uses numbers and familiar objects to help children sharpen their counting and memory skills. The game contains 20 3-1/4” x 3-1/4” squares.
— In a November 2013 survey, Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly that memory games, like those from Eeboo, are a best-selling educational toy. 5/8/2008 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Color Memory Game by eeBoo corp.

The simple memory game helps kids recognize colors and sharpen their memory skills. Each large piece measures 3-1/4” by 3-1/4”. The game is intended for two to four players 5/8/2008 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BUTTERFLY GARDEN by EDUCATORS RESOURCE

The entire class can watch caterpillars as time and nature work their magic in creating beautiful butterflies. Includes a coupon which is returned to the laboratory for the Butterfly Culture (yields 5 caterpillars), 11 1/4 inch tall habitat for your butterflies, a butterfly feeding kit, instructions on their care, and interesting facts about their lives. 5/7/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EGGSPERT by EDUCATORS RESOURCE

Spice up practice on math facts, spelling, history, science terms-anything in your curriculum-with this clever, motivating answer system. Eggsperts 6 colorful eggs light up, flash, beep, buzz, and talk! Use Eggspert to select individuals or teams Spin Cycle Mode or to show who buzzed in first ( Game Show Mode). Using the Teacher Controls, you can secretly turn off individual eggs in the Game Mode, or preselect a specific player in the Spin Cycle Mode to ensure that everyone gets a turn. Powered by an AC adapter (included) or four AA batteries (not included). 5/7/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

USA Puzzle by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.

The 60-piece puzzle teaches kids the locations of the 50 states and their capitals in a fun way. “Kids will love the USA Puzzle because they can see the states they have visited, or locate states where distant family and friends live,” Patch Products Inc. Public Relations Manager Barbara Uebelacker told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2008. 5/5/2008 (Price: $3.99)

Compact Curiosities Owl Pellet by COPERNICUS TOYS

The kit allows kids to dissect a sanitary owl pellet which contains the skeletal remains of an owl meal. Learn about the owl’s habitat, place in the food chain and predatory skills. Use some archaeological skills to piece together the skeletons using the enclosed bone chart. Launch date: May 2008. 5/5/2008 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TickleMe Plant by COPERNICUS TOYS

The kit offers a quick and easy plant-growing experience. Kids learn the seed-to-plant process that ends with a fun interactive plant. Launch date: March 2008. 5/5/2008 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]