Electronic Toys
Mindz Frogs
A great interactive resource that investigates these amazing amphibians. Teaches fascinating frog facts including, anatomy, species and much more! The CD-ROM is beautifully animated and contains activities, games and footage. Set also includes 4 colorful frog models.
CD-ROM works with both Windows and Mac operating systems
Dino Tracker
This kit comes with an interactive CD Rom filled with facts about dinosaurs. There's also a Triceratops fossil model.
SmartLab Challenge: Weird and Gross
It's nasty! It's disgusting! It's bizarre! And kids love it!
Kids with inquiring minds
SmartLab Challenge: 2nd Grade Challenge
Give 2nd Graders a fun and confidence-building opportunity to learn what they need to know, when they need to know it! With hundreds of questions covering all curriculum areas and a 1- or 2-player game component, kids challenge themselves and each other to hours of brain-building fun. It's a chance for them to test their memory, prove what they already know, and discover the possibilities of curriculum-connected play.
The SmartLab Challenge: 2nd Grade challenge interactive, electronic educational quiz toy includes 144 page book in full color. Authored by Jennifer Jacobson
Batteries: Three button cell (LR44), included
Ages 7+
Ein-O's Electronic Devices: Burglar Alarm Box Kit
This burglar alarm box kit instructs children how to build a simple electric device to detect unwanted intruders. Includes Ein-O's I Know Guide.
Ein-O's Electronic Devices: Electric Sound Box Kit
This electric sound box kit instructs children how to build a simple electric device to play electric music. Includes Ein-O's I Know Guide.
Ein-O's Electronic Devices: Rain Detector Box Kit
This rain detector box kit instructs children how to build a simple electric device to detect rain. Includes Ein-O's I Know Guide.
Ein-O's Electronic Devices: Morse Code Box Kit
This Morse code box kit instructs children how to build a simple electric device to send and receive code messages. Includes Ein-O's I Know Guide.
Ein-O's Electricity Science: Electric Buzzer Box Kit
A valuable activity kit to explore the forces of electricity and magnetism. This box kit includes activities for an Electric bell or alarm. Ein-O's I Know Guide included.
Ein-O's Electricity Science: Electric Motor Box Kit
A valuable activity kit to explore the forces of electricity and magnetism. This box kit includes activities for an Electromagnet Motor. Ein-O's I Know Guide included.
Ein-O's Practical Science - Optical Illusions
This lab kit comes with a computer CD-Rom and all the apparatus needed to perform 10 terrific hands-on experiments. This kit provides a practical introduction to the science of optical illusions with the fun assistance from the Ein-O I Know Guide. Fully compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems.
Ein-O's Practical Science - Kitchen Chemistry
This lab kit comes with a computer CD-Rom and all the apparatus needed to perform 10 terrific hands-on experiments. This kit provides a practical introduction to the science of chemistry with the fun assistance from the Ein-O I Know Guide. Fully compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems.
Snap Circuits Mini Music Box
The Snap Circuits Mini Music Box features brightly-colored electronic components that snap onto a clear plastic base. With this kit, you can build a music box that plays a song at the slide of a switch. Includes two additional projects: a Musical Doorbell and a Momentary alarm. Requires 2 AA batteries.
Includes a colorful and easy-to-follow instruction sheet that make these electronic experiments easy and fun to build.
Fun Fact
Musical integrated circuits are used to entertain young children in many of the toys and chairs made to hold infants. If the music is replaced with words, the child can also learn while they are entertained. Because of great advances in miniaturization, many songs are stored in a circuit no bigger than a pinhead.
Electronics Lab Workbench
An easy-to-assemble electronics workbench includes components to create light, sound and action. Kids build knowledge and skills by engaging in thought-provoking projects.
Includes 40 page book, full color.
Batteries: One 9-volt, not included
You Build It: TV Remote Control
Includes everything kids need to build a working remote control (for use with home TV and VCR). Kids build and program this remote to discover how light and energy make channel surfing possible
2004 - Parents' Choice Recommended Award
2004 - Creative Child Seal of Excellence Award
Includes 32 pages, full color
Batteries: Three AAA, not included.
Fuel Cell X7
Hydrogen Powered Car
The Fuel Cell Car & Experiment Kit (also sold on this website) has been a hot item since its introduction six years ago. It has captivated tens of thousands of children and adults alike, who have played and learned with it. Now, another version of the fuel cell car kit, the Fuel Cell X7, is available. This kit still has the Thames and Kosmos award-winning model car with its unique reversible fuel cell not found in other fuel cell car models. The car still functions in the same manner as the original Fuel Cell Car.
The Fuel Cell X7 edition is designed to be accessible to more users, both in terms of content and price. The manual focuses more on building and designing a fuel cell car, rather than the comprehensive lesson on the science of fuel cells and solar cells found in the original version. The minimum age is lower and the instructions are geared toward a younger audience. The kit has been optimized for simplicity and ease of use over thorough experimentation. With its new focus, some parts have become unnecessary and have been removed to reduce the cost. The kit that is right for you or your child will depend on your needs, interest level, and age group.
The full-color, 16-page manual contains easy, step-by-step instructions for assembling and using the car, as well as scientific explanations.
Ages 10 and up.
Features
- assemble a working fuel cell car
- discover how fuel cells work
- use a unique reversible fuel cell
- learn about the potential alternative energies for automobiles
- learn about fuel cell car design
Radiometer
Experience this sphere powered by the sun! The vanes in the Radiometer are alternately dark and light in color. When the light strikes these vanes it transfers heat to each one - but not at the same degree. The lighter vane reflects the rays and the darker vane absorbs the rays. The stronger the light, the more energy there is causing the vanes to spin faster.
Mindz Human Bio
A great interactive resource that helps understanding of the human body and its major biological systems. Includes comprehensive information on the body's structure, organs, senses, good nutrition and more! Also contains fun quizzes and a body model.
CD-ROM works with both Windows and Mac operating systems
Mindz Planets
A great interactive resource that investigates our spectacular solar system and its major scientific features. Explores planet facts, real footage of space and photos of our solar system. Also includes a special 'gravity calculator', fun quizzes and a planet model.
CD-ROM works with both Windows and Mac operating systems
Ein-O's Electricity Science: Light Circuits Box Kit
A valuable activity kit to explore the forces of electricity and magnetism. This box kit includes activities for Electric lights. Ein-O's I Know Guide included.
Ein-O's Practical Science - Weather
This lab kit comes with a computer CD-Rom and all the apparatus needed to perform 10 terrific hands-on experiments. This kit provides a practical introduction to the science of weather with the fun assistance from the Ein-O I Know Guide. Fully compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems.
Ein-O's Practical Science - Electricity
This lab kit comes with a computer CD-Rom and all the apparatus needed to perform 10 terrific hands-on experiments. This kit provides a practical introduction to the science of electricity with the fun assistance from the Ein-O I Know Guide. Fully compatible with Windows and Macintosh systems.
Snap Circuits Standard with Computer Interface SC-300S
These Snap Circuits make learning electronics easy and fun! Just follow the colorful pictures in the included manual and build exciting projects, including FM and AM radios, digital voice recorders, 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. No tools required. Uses AA batteries.
The Snap Circuits Standard Version contains over 60 standard parts 20 computer interfaced experiments. Model comes with illustrated instructions to build over 300 exciting projects.
Snap Circuits Mini FM Radio
The Snap Circuits Mini FM Radio features brightly-colored electronic components that snap onto a clear plastic base to build different circuits. With this kit, you can build a working FM radio that automatically scans for stations. Includes 3 additional projects: power amplifier, electronic kazoo, and trombone. Requires 3 AA batteries.
Includes a colorful and easy-to-follow instruction sheet that make these electronic experiments easy and fun to build.
