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Nov
16
Try finding this at your local Toys ‘R Us! This is a must for the Wizard of Oz enthusiast on your gift list! this board game features all the characters from the classic film in beautiful hand-painted 3-D playing pieces. $34.95. Order from Young Explorers.

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Nov
15
Give the gift of hours of dress-up pretend play to your pre-schooler! This dress-up trunk includes 3 complete costumes for Dorothy, Glenda, and the Wicked Witch of the West. Ruby slippers included! Altogether, it contains 28 pieces of clothing and accessories. $34.95. Order from Young Explorers.
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Oct
25
Wow…what a great idea! A math toy that makes doing drills in arithmetic, multiplication, and division fun! Kids get to pound out the answers to problems that display. Has sound effects and lights to add to the fun. Ages 6+. $34.95. Order from Young Explorers.

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Oct
24
Let’s face it…..kids love rockets. Here’s a great toy for ages 8+. It’s a reuseable rocket that launches to heights of up to 300 feet. Some assembly and adult supervision required. $29.95. Order from Young Explorers.

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Oct
23
This is a great, inexpensive gift for a rocket fan! This set includes replicas of 10 space vehicles, and is a great, hands-on way to learn about the history of space exploration. For ages 5+. Order from Young Explorers.

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Oct
22
This is a great set for kids 8 and over. Kids can learn about robotics while building 3 colorful, working robots. $39.95. Order from Young Explorers.

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Oct
21
This is a great building kit that requires no tools. Pieces snap together to form 13 different car models, but kids can design their own creations as well. $29.95. Recommended for ages 6 and above. Available from Young Explorers.

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Author:
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Oct
20
This is great fun for kids ages 5 and above, and it’s NOT a video game! This set comes with 5 colored discs and everything needed to turn your backyard into a Frisbee golf course. $27.95. Available from Young Explorers.

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Author:
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Oct
19
My kids love toys where they get to “excavate”. Here’s a great playset that lets them do just that! Kids can dig for fossils and gemstones. Comes with instruction book and excavation tool and brush. $25.95. Order from Young Explorers. Ages 7+.

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Author:
RatherBeShopping
Oct
19
Remember the old Jarts set you played as a kid? I still have a scar where I got hit in the leg with one. Well…now there’s a safe version for the lawn or beach. No more sharp points! Recommended for ages 8+. Only $24.95. Order from Young Explorers.

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