Award Winning Toys

Traverse

Chinese checkers gone wild! Either level of play - simple or advanced - strengthens students' observation and thinking skills. The first player to move all of their pieces from their starting row on one side of the board to their destination row on the other side is the winner! For 2-4 players.

Mensa Mind Games(SM) Hall of Fame

Zoob 500 Building Kit

ZOOB 500 Building Set includes 500 ZOOB pieces in a sturdy storage case with 4 removable play pads built into the lid, a handle, wheels, and 9 instruction booklets for geometric shapes, weaves, and 37 creations (some appear on the storage case). ZOOB 500 is the largest ZOOB building set.

Zoob is a unique building system with interlocking and moving parts. It's five basic pieces snap, click, and pop together in more than 20 different ways and can rotate and lock in more than 100 different positions.

Each set comes with an instruction booklet with explanations of all the possible Zoob connections. The booklet includes diagrams to build a number of models that will get your imagination started. This fun and innovative toy is for children 6 years and up.

ZOOB Creations

• Ant
• Bridge
• ZOOB Cube
• Dashin
• D.N.A.
• Lizard
• Megabite
• ZOOB Car
• Bag
• Tetra
• Flower Pot
• ZOOB-Go-Round
• Ostrich
• Wheelbarrow
• ZOOB.F.O.
• ZOOBasaurus
• ZOOBcycle
• ZOOB-Dactyl
• The Crown
• ZOOB Rex
• DNA Spiral
• The Fly
• Space Bird
• Dino Bunny
• ZOOBamator
• ZOOB Raptor
• Wily Hopper
• Chicken
• Scorpion
• ZOOBdude
• ZOOBot
• Chopper
• ZOOBTunia
• Cell Phone
• Small Airplane
• Little Critter
• Twirling Top

Plush Sports Balls in a Mesh Bag

A Sports Throw Pillow Set. Kick-start some fun with these full-sized plush sports balls! Soft, washable and durable, they are the perfect size for throwing around or decorating any sports-minded child's room! Complete set includes a basketball, soccer ball, football and softball in an easy-tote mesh sports bag. Ages 3+.

Rooster Puppet

These playful plush puppets are perfect pretend play pals! Our wide selection of cute characters, active animals and delightful dinosaurs are easily animated, fun to play with, and assured to inspire the imagination of kids and parents alike! Each occupations puppet wears a beautifully detailed outfit, and includes a wooden hand-rod to control hand movement. Each animal and dinosaur puppet is incredibly soft and detailed, and feature expressive mouths that are simple for even young children to manipulate.

Border Paper Punch Set

This exceptional-quality paper punch set includes a sturdy punch press and lots of interchangeable punch cartridges! Conveniently stored in a sturdy carrying case. Great value!

Fabulous Frame Bead Set

Our extensive new line of beautiful bead sets each feature a customized organizer, stunning varieties of beads and stringing cords...everything needed to make beautiful jewelry, decorative items and gifts! Ages 4+.

My Magnetic Spelling Book: Let's Pretend!

The Magnix - Learning Fun series encourages learning by doing. Each book comes with lots of magnets that enhance the learning experience.

The children are dressing up for a costume party. Can you guess who they will be? Your child will love solving the rhyming riddles to spell simple words along the way. Spell the answers using the magnetic play pieces which can be used again and again! Spelling simple words promotes early reading skills such as letter recognition, word recognition and use of context clues.

Features:

• Patented full-page magnetic technology
• Fold-out magnetic playscape with plenty of space for imaginative play
• Plastic case inside back cover for magnet storage
• 30 double-sided magnets
• 12 pages, including playscape

Dimensions: 10.75" x 8.75"
Ages: 3-6 years

Little Labs - Animals

Learn about animals in your backyard and parks by investigating their natural habitats and tracks.

8 experiments and activities
16-page color guidebook

Ages 5 and up.

Core Science MS-1

Physical & Life Science for Middle School

Core Science MS-1 is a supplemental science curriculum for students entering grades 5 through 8. By performing the experiments in this kit and completing exercises in the accompanying workbook, students will lay the groundwork for success in natural science courses in school. The content is correlated to the National Science Education Standards for middle school level physical and life science. The hands-on experiments enliven the learning process, adding powerful firsthand experiences to their science education. This is an effective way to not only teach important scientific concepts and knowledge, but also to foster an inquisitive attitude and a deep interest in the exploration of the world through science. Students will also gain familiarity with commonly used science terms, methods, and tools, preparing them for future studies.

In the kit, there are 45 topics with three experiments each: an easy introductory experiment, a more involved experiment, and a challenging experiment for more advanced students. In this way, the students are both encouraged and challenged. Some of the experiment topics include mass and volume, length and area, heat and temperature, the human body, chemical reactions, soil analysis, plants and seeds, the properties of water, light and lenses, refraction and reflection, pressure, flight, the phases of matter, density, buoyancy, force and motion, important properties of various chemicals, acids and bases, indicators, animal observations, optics, filtration, weather, rockets, electricity, batteries, circuits, and magnetism.

The full-color, 96-page experiment manual provides illustrated instructions and explanations, and the black-and-white, 48-page workbook guides students through each experiment and allows them to record their findings.
Ages 10 and up.

TK2 Scope

Microscope & Biology Kit

Embark on a guided journey through the microscopic world, revealing its hidden creatures and unseen structures with the new TK2 Scope. First, learn how to use the microscope and all of its parts. Next, become familiar with your scope by examining some prepared slides. Now, you are ready to take off on a guided investigation of plant and animal specimens that you gather and prepare yourself. This kit gives you the tools, knowledge, and skills you need to view virtually any specimen you can find.

The microscope is a dual light 40-, 100-, and 400-power metal and plastic microscope. The two battery-powered LED light sources allow for both the viewing of large or opaque objects lit from above and the viewing of thinly sliced or translucent specimens lit from below. It has a 10-power ocular lens; 4-, 10-, and 40-power objective lenses; and an aperture wheel. The lenses are all professional-quality optical glass. The microscope is durable and powerful, permitting years of continued observations.

The full-color, 48-page manual guides you through set-up, usage, and dozens of fascinating observations of biological specimens.
Ages 8 and up.

Features

• learn how to use the microscope and how to prepare slides
• 2 bright LED lights, above and below
• 40x, 100x, and 400x magnification
• 4x, 10x, and 40x objective lenses and a 10x ocular lens, all made of optical grade glass
• over 20 tools and accessories

Charissa Cat - Special Edition

TheGroovy Girls soft dolls from Manhattan Toy are enthusiastically approved by parents and girls alike. These Special Edition Groovy Girls are dressed for glamour!

Groovy Girls soft dolls encourage the development of self-expression and individuality while celebrating friendship and diversity.

Charissa Cat is part of the Groovy Girls - Special Edition soft dolls by Manhattan Toy. Charissa is ready for a Halloween costume party and some Trick or Treat-ing in her adorable, leopard-print outfit and purple mask. She has light skin tone with light brown embroidered eyes and orange hair with red and gold accents.

FEATURES:
Charissa Cat is 13" long. She is a super soft doll and has yarn hair.
Her clothing is removable too!

Girl Scouts Caring Caitlin

It's a girl's life. Lead it!
Manhattan Toy has teamed up with Girl Scouts of the USA to design a spirited line of themed Groovy Girls dolls and accessories. The Troop Groovy Girls Dolls celebrate personal style, diversity and the power of friendship. These wonderful dolls embrace and inspire the Girl Scout mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.

Groovy Girls soft dolls encourage the development of self-expression and individuality while celebrating friendship and diversity.

The Caring Caitlin Troop Groovy Girls Doll proudly sports a reversible brown or green sash (for Brownie Girl Scouts or Junior Girl Scouts) that she wears over her lime green shirt. Her top has the word "Caring" printed on it and is decorated with flowers. Her matching green skirt is adorned with polka dots and a sheer trim. An adorable green fringed messenger bag completes her outfit. Caitlin has a light skin tone and dark eyes. She also sports lime green highlights in her black hair.

FEATURES:
Caring Caitlin is 13" long. She is a super soft doll and has yarn hair.
Her sash is reversible and her clothing is removable!

Fold and Go Barn

The Fold & Go Barn from Melissa & Doug is ready for hours of imaginative play. The wooden, two-story barn is fully assembled and "stocked" for fun! Barn opens for easy play access and closes for convenient storage. The Fold and Go Barn includes instructions for several extension activities that will increase its educational value and add learning to play-time.

FEATURES:
The Fold and Go Barn has chunky handles for portability.
Includes 10 pieces; sliding exterior barn doors, seven realistic plastic farm animals, working interior stable doors, folding corral fence, and ladder to go up to the loft.

Dimensions: 13.5"L x 6.75"W x 10.25"H Folded and Packaged.

Stacking Construction Vehicles

Melissa and Doug's Stacking Construction Vehicles encourage imaginative and independent play, all while helping your child develop the necessary skills to succeed in life. Not only is this a stacking toy, good for spatial recognition and motor skills, there are other features that can help you educate and entertain your child!

Includes 3 stacking construction vehicles, made of solid wood and non-toxic paints and dyes. Ages 3 years and up.

Farm Animals Sound Puzzle - New Design

You can count on Melissa & Doug's Farm Animals Sound Puzzle to get your child excited! This sturdy, wooden puzzle features delightful depictions of animals that can be found on a farm. And the best part? Realistic sounds are played when each individual picture puzzle is completed. It's a fun and unique way to reinforce early vocabulary, logic skills, cause-and-effect, and visual spatial abilities.

Puzzle measures 11.5" x 8" x .75".
Puzzle pieces measure approximately 2" wide.

Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included.

Shapes Sound Puzzle - New Design

The Shapes Sound Puzzle from Melissa & Doug features colorful shapes that say the name of the shape when put in the right place. Under each puzzle piece is the name and picture of the shape. With Melissa & Doug's interactive approach your child will have more positively reinforced educational play. This offers young children a fun and unique way to learn and recognize different shapes.

Puzzle Measures approximately 11.5" x 8" x .75".
Puzzle pieces range from 2" to 4".

Requires 2 AA batteries not included

Pets Sound Puzzle - New Design

Melissa and Doug have re-designed their sound puzzles!

The Pets Sound Puzzle by Melissa & Doug features all types of pets, from frogs to horses. Place the puzzle piece in the correct spot to hear real animal sounds! Pictures under the pieces help little ones develop logical skills, all while helping develop their sight and sound recognition, and their motor skills.

Puzzle measures 11.5" x 8" x .75".
Puzzle pieces measure approximately 2" wide.

Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included.

Magnetic Hide and Seek Board

The Magnetic Hide and Seek Board is an exciting wooden activity board that features nine hinged doors. When opened, a colorful magnetic piece is revealed. Move the pieces behind different doors for guessing fun!

Measures 0.6"D x 9"W x 12"L assembled.

Alphabet Write-a-Mat

Melissa and Doug have a new way to add excitement to mealtimes with their Write-a-Mat. The Alphabet Color-a-Mat is durable, double-sided and has a write-on/wipe-off finish for easy cleaning and reusing. Ideal to use with the crayons or dry-erase markers. These children's placemats are available in a wide range of topics from addition to presidents of the USA.

Ages 3 to 7 years old.
Measures 17.25" x 11.25".

Numbers 1-10 Write-a-Mat

Melissa and Doug have a new way to add excitement to mealtimes with their Write-a-Mat. The Numbers 1-10 Color-a-Mat is durable, double-sided and has a write-on/wipe-off finish for easy cleaning and reusing. Ideal to use with the crayons or dry-erase markers. These children's placemats are available in a wide range of topics from addition to presidents of the USA.

Ages 3 to 7 years old.
Measures 17.25" x 11.25".

Phonics Write-a-Mat

Melissa and Doug have a new way to add excitement to mealtimes with their Write-a-Mat. The Phonics Color-a-Mat is durable, double-sided and has a write-on/wipe-off finish for easy cleaning and reusing. Ideal to use with the crayons or dry-erase markers. These children's placemats are available in a wide range of topics from addition to presidents of the USA.

Ages 3 to 7 years old.
Measures 17.25" x 11.25".

Subtraction Problems Write-a-Mat

Melissa and Doug have a new way to add excitement to mealtimes with their Write-a-Mat. The Subtraction Problems Color-a-Mat is durable, double-sided and has a write-on/wipe-off finish for easy cleaning and reusing. Ideal to use with the crayons or dry-erase markers. These children's placemats are available in a wide range of topics from addition to presidents of the USA.

Ages 3 to 7 years old.
Measures 17.25" x 11.25".

Multiplication Problems Write-a-Mat

Melissa and Doug have a new way to add excitement to mealtimes with their Write-a-Mat. The Multiplication Problems Color-a-Mat is durable, double-sided and has a write-on/wipe-off finish for easy cleaning and reusing. Ideal to use with the crayons or dry-erase markers. These children's placemats are available in a wide range of topics from addition to presidents of the USA.

Ages 3 to 7 years old.
Measures 17.25" x 11.25".

Division Problems Write-a-Mat

Melissa and Doug have a new way to add excitement to mealtimes with their Write-a-Mat. The Division Problems Color-a-Mat is durable, double-sided and has a write-on/wipe-off finish for easy cleaning and reusing. Ideal to use with the crayons or dry-erase markers. These children's placemats are available in a wide range of topics from addition to presidents of the USA.

Ages 3 to 7 years old.
Measures 17.25" x 11.25".