Vtech V.Reader Animated Reading System – Blue

Enjoy vivid animations and discover the joy of reading with well-loved characters like Shrek and Disney Fairies with the VTech V.Reader Animated E-Book System. As the stories come alive with animations and sounds on the color touch screen, take a journey into a world of imagination and develop the necessary building blocks to grow from a pre-reader to a confident and fluent reader.

PC requirements: Pentium 4 processor or above; Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7 operating system; USB port.

Mac requirements: Intel or PowerPC G4 processor; OS X 10.5 or higher; USB port.

Includes V.Reader, pen, ”What’s That Noise?” storybook cartridge, soft cloth and USB cable.
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Product Features

* See butterfly metamorphosis up close.Reusable, collapsible habitat.
* Includes feeder.Complete instructions included.
* Includes mail-in voucher for five butterfly larvae and special food. ($3.00 fee for processing)
* Witness one of nature’s most spectacular transformations up close.
* Just mail in the included coupon for larvae and food.

Did you know that painted ladies (the butterflies, that is) taste with their feet and have 10,000 eyes? You and your kids will be fascinated by all you learn about these beautiful creatures with the Butterfly Garden from Insect Lore. The kit comes with a relatively easy-to-assemble observation chamber; supplies for feeding the butterflies (you provide only sugar and water); an informative booklet of clear instructions and butterfly facts; and a certificate for three to five free painted lady caterpillars. The metamorphosis from larva to butterfly takes about three weeks from when you receive the caterpillar larvae (which arrive in a small container with all the nutrients they need). Your children can watch the larvae increase dramatically in size, form chrysalides, and finally emerge into full-fledged painted ladies (it’s suggested that they release the butterflies after a few days of observation). This would make a wonderful activity for families with kids of any age, but younger children will need help assembling the observation chamber and reading the instruction booklet. (Note: The manufacturer recommends that butterflies should not be set free in temperatures lower than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.)

Product Description
Witness one of nature’s most spectacular transformations up close with this reusable, collapsible habitat. Fine, transparent mesh lets you see butterfly metamorphosis up close. Product includes easy-to-use feeder and complete instructions for habitat. Butterfly larvae with food shipped directly to your home. The habitat collapses for storage when not in use. You can adopt and raise a handful of caterpillars, watch them transform into painted lady butterflies, then lift the garden cover to release your beautiful specimens into the wild. This exciting habitat makes a fabulous introduction to the miracles of nature.

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Music Education in a Cube
Fun, creative, and inspiring, the Magic Cube teaches how sounds combine to create eight Mozart masterpieces. With a touch of a button, this interactive cube lets your child add or subtract from any combination of five different instruments, including harp, French horn, piano, flute, and violin. Each selected instrument button flashes along to the beat of the music. An orchestra button even plays all the instruments at once.

Baby-Safe Design
Designed with durable plastic construction, the Magic Cube features bright colors such as yellow, green, purple, and magenta. Made with soft, rounded corners, it’s easy and safe for baby to hold. The 6-inch cube requires three AA batteries (not included).

Manufacturer Description
Create millions of Mozart musical masterpieces. Start with the flute and add in the piano. Drop the piano and bring in the violin. It’s that simple! Add or subtract instruments while the music plays without missing a single beat. With a push of a button, your child can compose an endless number of musical arrangements. The cube features six colorful buttons that light when selected. One orchestra and five individual instrument buttons allow your child to add or subtract instruments while the music plays.

Key Features:

* Includes 8 Mozart compositions by a Grammy award-winning arranger
* Developmentally appropriate compositions selected by a leading neurobiologist
* Instrument buttons flash in time with the music when activated – teaching sound recognition and rhythm concepts
* High quality speaker for superior sound
* Soft rubber corners for safe play for all ages
* Teaching tips included to help children understand four major classes of instruments (woodwinds, strings, percussion, brass), rhythm, and five different musical instruments.

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