Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Toys for Ages 8-11 Years Editor, Rachel Radway FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Stuff We Love: Worm Acres Composting Kit, Two-Handed Bear Puppet, and Palenque Board Game * Forget the Cold: Get outside and be active * Toys That Teach: Fast Track Learning Across The Americas, Jitterbugs Dragonfly, and International Money Collection * Toys Under $20: Glow in the Dark 3D Insects, Gobbles the Turkey Beanie Baby, and Smithsonian Modern Dogfight F-16A/B Fighting Falcon vs. MiG-29 Fulcrum Kit * Wanted: Young toymakers for the Amazon.com Toy Quest STUFF WE LOVE ************* Worm Acres Composting Kit (Ages 5 and older) by Insect Lore http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IS5B/entertainmentsit Finally, there's a fun way to get kids thinking about the environment. This kit from Insect Lore provides everything necessary to begin vermicomposting, including a certificate for lots of live earthworms. Children will also learn how to grow plants from seeds once they've got their nutrient-rich fertilizer. And the lesson in worm anatomy might even come in handy for that first dissection in bio lab. Two-Handed Bear Puppet (Ages 3 and older) by Folkmanis Inc. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K2HF/entertainmentsit Know someone who could use a great big bear hug? Folkmanis's adorable two-handed puppet is no ordinary stuffed bear. With a movable mouth and workable arms and paws, you can maneuver him right into the arms of anyone who might need some attention or a soft, furry cuddle. Palenque Board Game (Ages 10 and older) by Timbuk II Games http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IZLT/entertainmentsit John Lloyd Stephens discovered the ancient Mayan city of Palenque in 1840. Now Timbuk II Games brings the excitement home. You and your children can experience the thrill of adventure as you try to recover stolen Mayan treasure in the midst of the jungles of Central America--all the while learning about the fascinating history, culture, and language of the Maya people. The beautifully illustrated board, cards, and playing pieces make this game a joy for explorers of every age. FORGET THE COLD: GET OUTSIDE AND BE ACTIVE ****************************************** Just as the weather starts getting colder and wetter, we inevitably begin longing for the great outdoors--and no one gets the itch more than kids who have been sitting in a classroom for a couple of months. This assortment of toys is meant to inspire kids to be active, whether they're fortunate enough to live in a warmer climate or just want to take full advantage of the last few weeks before the rain and snow set in. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=tg/feature/-/12180 TOYS THAT TEACH *************** Fast Track Learning Across The Americas (Ages 9 and older) by Learning Resources http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IVR1/entertainmentsit They'll never blow off their social studies homework again after they've played this card game. Fast Track Learning will teach kids (and maybe some parents, too) about the history, geography, and peoples of the Americas while keeping things both competitive and entertaining. Jitterbugs Dragonfly (Ages 7 to 12) by Patail Enterprises Inc. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IUBS/entertainmentsit Creating this dancing dragonfly is no simple achievement, but well worth the effort. Take some glow-in-the-dark paint and 14-inch wings, add a battery-operated electrical circuit that your child puts together, and turn out the lights--you'll have a buzzing and wiggling giant insect that will fascinate both of you for plenty of time to come. This wonderful toy combines art, science, and a tiny bit of paleontology--did you know that dragonflies date back to the time of the dinosaurs? International Money Collection (Ages 8 and older) by Educational Insights http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000IRWQ/entertainmentsit If it's true that money makes the world go round, then there's an awful lot to be learned about the world from that money. This starter collection of international currencies proves the point--not only do the bills help kids learn about geography, history, and culture, but the accompanying guide provides additional information on what money means around the world. Plus, there's a world map, a magnifying lens, and a money clip, for play or for study. TOYS UNDER $20 ************** Glow in the Dark 3D Insects (Ages 8 and older) by DaMert Company http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000ISBM/entertainmentsit Can you really float like a butterfly *and* sting like a bee? This set of Glow-in-the-Dark 3D Insects from DaMert will certainly help curious young minds investigate the matter. Cross-species fertilization is as easy as mixing and matching insect parts with these creepy models. Young entomologists might also want to make the usual scorpions, grasshoppers, and spiders and keep them as they are for nighttime contemplation. Gobbles the Turkey Beanie Baby by Ty http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001QE9N/entertainmentsit This autumn-colored Beanie Baby would put anyone in the mood for Thanksgiving. She's soft and squushy and will sit in fine feather wherever you put her--just don't tell her that her cousin's the guest of honor on the big day. Smithsonian Modern Dogfight F-16A/B Fighting Falcon vs. MiG-29 Fulcrum Kit (Ages 8 and older) by N.S.I. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000ITCM/entertainmentsit If your child is enthralled with airplanes and flight, there's a good chance that the Smithsonian Modern Dogfight kit will be met with an excited grin. Making these models themselves gives kids an appreciation for the parts of the planes and what makes them fly, and when both are completed young imaginations can soar. ****** Give the Perfect Gift, Get the Perfect Gift Does Aunt Ida send polka CDs when you'd prefer pop? Create an Amazon.com Wish List and save everyone the agony of the unwanted gift. Wish list Clueless as to what to get your Kentucky cousin for Christmas? Send him an e-Card and tell him to set up an Amazon.com Wish List so you can easily find and send him his heart's desire. Wish card ****** You'll find more great toys and games for ages 8-11 years in Amazon.com's Toys store at Toys for Ages 8-11 years ******
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