Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Real Bugs Learning Set

Real Bugs Learning Set Review



Real Bugs Learning Set Feature

  • Our hands-on discovery kit features real-life insects that children will love to explore
  • Insects are encased in indestructible acrylic--so kids can examine critters from every angle
  • Children compare and contrast living organisms, discover facts about insects and more
  • For ages 3-9 years
Our incredible science kit gives children an up-close look at 12 amazing insects--from a tiger beetle to a lantern fly! Each real specimen is permanently encased in clear, indestructible acrylic--so children can safely explore the insects and bugs from every angle. You get a handy storage tray with a labeled compartment for each critter...plus a magnifier that lets children examine fascinating details. We've even included a full-color guide that dissects each insect with helpful illustrations and lots of fun facts--from why crickets chirp to how dung beetles help the planet! Plastic storage tray is 10 1/2".


Anthill Refill Sand W/Certificate

Anthill Refill Sand W/Certificate Review



Use this live ant pack to start your AntHill all over again! Kit contains a generous supply of fresh tunneling sand, pre-paid certificate for approximately 25 Harvester ants, and instructions.


Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Ant Farm - Uncle Milton 50th Anniversary

Ant Farm - Uncle Milton 50th Anniversary Review



Join the fun with this Vintage Ant Farm 50th Anniversary live ant habitat. It has a "Retro" Ant Farm package and includes an original die-cut display box with authentic 1946 graphic treatment. This package includes a limited-edition 50th anniversary gold ant farm, sand, tubing, mail-in coupon for live ants and an Ant Watcher's Manual. It features a special 50th anniversary holographic sticker and a back panel story about the creation and success of the Ant Farm.


Insect Lore Live Butterfly Culture

Insect Lore Live Butterfly Culture Review



Insect Lore Live Butterfly Culture Feature

  • Three to five painted lady caterpillars with food
  • Three butterflies are guaranteed to be perfect specimens
  • Comes with full instructions and butterfly facts
  • Buy this with your Insect Lore Butterfly Garden
  • Available only in the continental U.S. and Alaska
This certificate is redeemable for live caterpillars. Once mailed, you'll receive 3-5 caterpillars, and food, full instructions and butterfly facts. Please allow approximately 3 weeks for your larvae to develop. (No shipment to Hawaii or outside the U.S.A.).


Monday, February 27, 2012

AntWorks - Ant Farm

AntWorks - Ant Farm Review



AntWorks - Ant Farm Feature

  • Each
  • This ant habitat is unlike any other!
  • Based upon a 2006 NASA Space Shuttle experiment to study ants in zero-gravity
  • Ants live, work and tunnel in nutrient gel
  • Perfect educational gift or desktop item
AntWorks® is based upon a 2006 NASA Space Shuttle experiment to study ants in zero-gravity. Ants live, work and tunnel in nutrient gel making this the perfect educational gift or a fascinations desktop item.


Saturday, February 25, 2012

Uncle Milton Ant Farm Gel Colony

Uncle Milton Ant Farm Gel Colony Review



Uncle Milton Ant Farm Gel Colony Feature

  • Watch ants as they build amazing 3-D tunnels in translucent gel
  • Food and moisture are self-contained for a maintenance-free experience
  • The Ant Farm Gel Colony uses a nutrient-rich gel, providing your ants with a continuous source of food and moisture
  • Mail-in coupon for live harvester ants
  • No food or water needed!
Create your very own colony of ants with this live ant habitat. A tinted subterranean area provides the perfect place for ants to burrow their way through the nutrient-rich gel, building 3-D tunnels as they go. The break-resistant glass makes sure that the ants stay contained. There's no food or water needed. Includes only the farm; ants must be requested via mail-in coupon (for a shipping and handling fee). Measures 9" x 6.5".


Friday, February 24, 2012

Insect Lore Ilp6110 Ant Life Cycle Stages

Insect Lore Ilp6110 Ant Life Cycle Stages Review



Insect Lore Ilp6110 Ant Life Cycle Stages Feature

  • 6110
  • 735569061109
  • Brand New Item / Unopened Product
  • Insect Lore
The hidden life cycle of one of nature's most fascinating creatures comes to life with these amazing life cycle figures. The four stages of the ant's life cycle - eggs, larvae, pupa and adult - have been accurately sculpted and painted. Mix them up and have your kids put them in the correct order. Fun and educational. Ages 4 and up.


Thursday, February 23, 2012

Ant Farm, Box of 12

Ant Farm, Box of 12 Review



Ant Farm, Box of 12 Feature

  • Ant Farm
6"x5" ant farm, with 3.25" tweezers. 7"x9.5" blister card.


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Fantasy Island

Fantasy Island Review



Fantasy Island Feature

  • Observe incredible fighting fish and ants in one amazing environment!
  • Grow real hydroponic plants
  • See how fish and ants react when facing one another in the same chamber!
  • Connects to Ant-O-Sphere and Future Farm Kits
  • Unique paths for both ants and fish mimic their environments in the wild!
Fantasy Island
6+ years
A fighting fish and ant habitat. Learn about the science of Hydroponic Systems, the life cycle of plants and the water cycle while experimenting with wick fed gardens, liquid nutrients, composting, planting, propagating and cloning and a terrific open ended toy to learn and grow with. Also connects to Ant-O-Sphere kits.


Monday, February 20, 2012

Uncle Milton Uncle Milton Planet Frog

Uncle Milton Uncle Milton Planet Frog Review



Uncle Milton Uncle Milton Planet Frog Feature

  • Pond with underwater view, lush 3-D rain forest scenery
  • Rock cave hideaway, vented see-through lid
  • Magnifier feeding cap
  • Illustrated Guide to Planet Frog with
  • Feeding and care instructions and information about the fascinating world of frogs
Welcome to Planet Frog, a magical place where children watch live tadpoles transform into real frogs. Observe the frogs swimming in the pond and exploring their habitat surroundings, and learn about the important role frogs play in the environment. Mail-in fees required to get your tadpole(s).

Features:

  • Vented see-through lid for safe, easy viewing
  • Built-in magnifier/feeding cap
  • Break-resistant, escape-proof design
  • Easy-to-clean pond
  • Guide to Planet Frog with feeding care instructions and fun facts
  • Measures 13.5"L x 8"W x 6.5"H.

Shipping Note:Shipping and handling fees required for each tadpole. Allow three to six weeks for delivery of tadpole(s), weather permitting. To ensure safe arrival, nighttime temperatures must be above 25 F and daytime temperatures must be below 80 F. Since tadpoles are delicate creatures, shipping may be delayed depending on weather conditions. Should such conditions arise, you will be notified as soon as possible of the delay. If you live in Hawaii, you must apply for a permit to import tadpoles. For more information, visit the Customer Care section at www.UncleMilton.com.


Insect Lore Ladybug Life Cycle Stages

Insect Lore Ladybug Life Cycle Stages Review



Insect Lore Ladybug Life Cycle Stages Feature

  • Realistically sculpted and painted life cycle figurines
  • These meticulously designed Ladybug Lifecycle figures are an educational accessory to our live ladybug kit.
  • Ages 4 yrs and up
Ladybug Life Cycle Stages Set - A great visual for young children to help understand and "see" what happens to a ladybug in nature. There are four life cycle stages: egg, larvae, pupa and adult. Each plastic figure is approximately 2" long.


Sunday, February 19, 2012

Grow Your Own Triops - A Living Dinosaur

Grow Your Own Triops - A Living Dinosaur Review



Grow Your Own Triops - A Living Dinosaur Feature

  • Triops are crustaceans that look like miniature horseshoe crabs.
  • hatch yours today with this great kit
  • AQUARIUM IS NOT INCLUDED
  • THIS IS THE BASIC SET WITH EGGS AND FOOD.
Learn about the prehistoric sea creatures from the dinosaur era. Complete with an acrylic tank. Just add triops eggs (eubranchiopoda) to the tank and within 3 days you will observe small primitive organisms dating back 200 million years. Triops can grow over 1 inch in 30 days. Food and instructions are included. Triassic triops« - eggs and nutrient only* triassic triops' fossil history dates back 200 million years, to the time of the dinosaur. With the triops kits, prehistoric creatures spring back to life, by simply adding water. Witness how suspended animation saved this creature from extinction. Each package is complete; containing everything you need to grow these amazing pets. Provided with spring water and light, the triops will quickly grow to adult size of 2 or more inches in less than 30 days! Package contains a container of eggs, hatching 10- 20 creatures! Unique triops characteristics nearly doubles in size daily swims upside-down performs acrobatics teaches science simple to grow easy to care for fun to watch individual package contains 30-50 cultured triops eggs triops food packet sealed nutrient pack direction paphlet *price is per individual package ages 6 and up


Uncle Milton Uncle Milton Giant Ant Farm

Uncle Milton Uncle Milton Giant Ant Farm Review



Uncle Milton Uncle Milton Giant Ant Farm Feature

  • Ant habitat (15" wide x 10" high)
  • Year supply of ant food - all the vitamins, minerals and protein busy ants need
  • Illustrated Ant Watcher's Manual
  • Order form to receive live ants by mail*
  • Break-resistant and Escape Proof
The largest viewing area of any Ant Farm® habitat! Perfect for classrooms!


Saturday, February 18, 2012

Smithsonian Eco Dome Habitat with Triops

Smithsonian Eco Dome Habitat with Triops Review



Smithsonian Eco Dome Habitat with Triops Feature

  • Construct and manage four exciting nature habitats
  • A world of adventure, discovery and wonder
  • View an anthill for ants, a rainforest chamber for frogs, an aquarium for fish and triops, and a bug chamber for insects
  • Includes: Triops, food, rainforest chamber, aquarium, bug chamber, ant hill, 2 interconnecting tubes, a bug catcher, and sticker sheet
  • Ages 8 and up

Construct and manage four exciting nature habitats with this kit. View an anthill for ants, a rainforest chamber for frogs, an aquarium for fish and triops and a bug chamber for insects. It includes triops, food, a rainforest chamber, an ant hill, 2 interconnecting tubes, a bug catcher, a sticker sheet and detailed instructions.

  • Product Dimensions (inches): 12 (L) x 4 (W) x 15 (H)
  • Age: 8 to 20 years


Friday, February 17, 2012

Antimal House BeerAnts Gel Ant Habitat

Antimal House BeerAnts Gel Ant Habitat Review



Antimal House BeerAnts Gel Ant Habitat Feature

  • 21st century Ant Farm that captivates adults while they watch the ants tunnel through non-toxic gel in this acrylic display case with lighted base.
  • Fascinating novelty item for college students, busy executives or at your favorite hangout!
  • Ants need no other food or water for their entire lifetime than the gel provided in the habitat.
  • Runs on 2 AA batteries or an AC power adapter (both included).
Remember those ant farms of yesteryear - then say hello to today's 21st century deluxe version! Adults of all ages will be fascinated and captivated for months watching this gel ant farm habitat. The Antimal House BeerAnts is a great novelty item for college students and busy executives. You'll love watching the ants tunnel through the non-toxic gel in this acrylic display case with lighted base (perfect for a night light) and custom graphics. Each container features a matching lid and runs on 2 AA batteries or an AC power adapter (both included). The ants need no other food or water for their entire lifetime of about 6 months. This fascinating educational product is a science project in progress as the ants "create" beer foam by carrying the discarded tunnel material to the surface of their home. These Antimal House items make the most unique gifts ever! Ants not included.


GeoSafari Mini Ant Factory

GeoSafari Mini Ant Factory Review



GeoSafari Mini Ant Factory Feature

  • Kids don't have to walk these pets
  • The step-by-step instruction booklet gives tips on what to look for, how to use the excavation tool (included in the kit), and experiments to identify the specimens
  • Budding scientists learn how to record specimens in the log book and test for various classifications
  • Includes specimen identification chart and display tray
  • Ages 8 and up

It's easy for kids to set up and maintain their own ant habitats. Ant Factory, measuring 15" wide by 9" tall, and the Mini Ant Factory, measuring 81?2" wide by 8" tall, provide great lessons in responsibility, basic ecology, and much more. Each habitat includes a 24-page guide book with ant care and colony observation hints, as well as a water dropper, unique Sugarcement sand, canal starting tool, and a certificate to obtain ants by mail (requires .00 for shipping, handling, and insurance).

Features include:

•Kids don't have to walk these pets
•The step-by-step instruction booklet gives tips on what to look for, how to use the excavation tool (included in the kit), and experiments to identify the specimens
•Budding scientists learn how to record specimens in the log book and test for various classifications
•Includes specimen identification chart and display tray
•Ages 8 and up
 


Thursday, February 16, 2012

Smithsonian Prehistoric Sea Monsters

Smithsonian Prehistoric Sea Monsters Review



Smithsonian Prehistoric Sea Monsters Feature

  • Feed them and watch them grow
  • They grow more than 20x their original size
  • Watch science come to life
  • Detailed instructions

Hatch triops by simply adding water to this kit. Feed them and watch them grow. This set includes triop eggs, an aquarium, food, sand and detailed instructions.

  • Product Dimensions (inches): 10.5 (L) x 3.5 (W) x 11.8 (H)
  • Age: 8 to 20 years