March 2011 Notable Toys — Science & Nature

Discover With Dr. Cool Basic Fossil Kit
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Age Range: 8 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2010)
Made in: United States
SKU or Item #: DCSBFOS
Launch Date: January 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls

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Fossils take millions of years to form and provide a record of the past. The Basic Fossil Kit features 10 specimens which include plants, sea creatures, dinosaur bones, sharks teeth and more. Also comes with a 25-page information guide.

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Age Range: 8 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2010)
Made in: United States
SKU or Item #: DCSGEO6
Launch Date: January 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls

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Geodes are formed by prehistoric bubbles in lava. Over time, surrounding minerals penetrate the bubbles forming crystals. The adventure is in cracking open these real geodes to reveal the crystal caverns hidden inside. The basic kit contains six geodes from one mine. This kit includes safety glasses and instructions.
Awards: 2009 Informal Education Product of the Year Award; 2010 Museum Tour Excellence Award

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Age Range: 8 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2010)
Made in: United States
SKU or Item #: DCSGEO6
Launch Date: January 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls

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Geodes are formed by prehistoric bubbles in lava. Over time, surrounding minerals penetrate the bubbles forming crystals. The adventure is in cracking open these real geodes to reveal the crystal caverns hidden inside. The Ultimate kit includes 15 geodes from three different mines for a wider variety of crystal formations which could include: quartz, fluorite, calcite, or even amethyst. This kit includes safety glasses and instructions.
Awards: 2009 Informal Education Product of the Year; 2010 Museum Tour Excellence Award

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Age Range: 0 to 11
Target Age Range: 6 to 8
Specialty: Yes (as of 2010)
Made in: United States
SKU or Item #: 680598003128
Launch Date: January 2011
Gender: Boys And Girls

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Science & Nature
Music

Only One Ocean contains 14 original songs from the award-winning Banana Slug String Band; all designed to inspire young people and their families to learn about and care for the ocean. Special guests include Grammy winners George Winston, Victor Wooten of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, and BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet. All songs are based on "Ocean Literacy: The Essential Principles of Ocean Sciences K-12." Associated curricula also available.
Awards: 2008 NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) Honor Award; 2008 Skipping Stones Honor Awards; 2007 Moonbeam Children's Book Gold Award; 2007 iParenting Media Award; 2005 Gail Rich Award; 2005 NAPPA (National Parenting Publications Awards) Gold Award; 2005 Parents' Choice Silver Award; 2004 iParenting Media Award; 2004 Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence Award; 2000 AFIM Children's Album of the Year; 1997 American Library Association's Notable Children's Recording Award; 1996 NAPPA Honor Award; 1996 Parent's Choice Honor Award; School Library Journal starred review

Dinosaur fans can dig up their favorite bones using a plastic chisel and hammer. After assembling the pieces, they'll have a museum-quality display piece.
Awards: 2010 National Parenting Center Toys That Teach award

Kids use a plastic chisel and hammer to unearth the bones of extinct animals, then assemble the pieces into a skeleton. The finished piece can be used as a display.
Awards: 2010 National Parenting Center Toys That Teach award