GeoSafari BSI - Bug Scene Investigator

by Educational Insights

Product Features

• Even the youngest investigators will love using BSI's 3 cool tools to check out bug body parts, watch insects munch leafy meals, etc
• Includes a Bug Scope, which lets you see bugs from the top and bottom, a Bug Patrol Container which great "catch and release" bug jar
• Includes all 3 bug related tools, a "Discovering Bugs" booklet and a Super Sleuth Microscope, which is a portable 30x microscope
• Ages 5 and up

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.1 x 11.7 x 33.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HEE5A0
• Item model number: 5257
• Manufacturer recommended age: 5 - 10 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #81,111 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #82 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Habitats
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Even the youngest "investigators" will love using B.S.I.'s three cool tools to check out bug body parts, watch insects munch leafy meals, and closely examine cleverly camouflaged critters. Includes: B.S.I. BugScope. Have twice the fun "scoping out" hairy spiders, wiggly worms, and jumpy grasshoppers with BugScope's unique double-viewing action. BugScope lets you see your bug from both the top AND the bottom.

Product Description

30x, 60x, 75x and 150x magnifications! Both inquisitive young scientists and adults will enjoy investigating the universe through the precision optics of the Vega 600. With magnifications from 30x to 150x and rack and pinion focusing, stargazers and nature watchers are rewarded with bright, clear images. Perfect for scoping out rare birds or animals, as well as the moon, planets, and constellations. Plus, it's lightweight and simple to use - great for on-the-go observation. The Vega 600 is designed with high-quality components and features that make it appropriate for celestial and terrestrial discovery at any age. Measures 33.6" x 4.4" x 11.5".

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter loves it, December 24, 2009

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freesia73 "Lis" (Ridgeley,WV) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: GeoSafari BSI - Bug Scene Investigator (Toy)

Got this for my granddaughter when she was 5, didn't want her to be afraid of bugs. She has had this toy for 2 years and continues to use it. She and her father will collect little critters and then look them up and identify what they are...she has really used and enjoyed this gift(so has her father).

5.0 out of 5 stars bought 1, got it, ordered 2 more for friends, July 10, 2011

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Fun Life - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: GeoSafari BSI - Bug Scene Investigator (Toy)

I think the title pretty much says it all. Good price for a basic introduction to bugs and for that matter anything "little" like flowers.

I purchased The Bug Book and Bug Bottle and find the information in the "Bug Book" to be an excellent companion to this product which has no information about bugs in it at all. The two items make a great starter 'Kit" for the first exploration of living creatures (small that is).

2.0 out of 5 stars Fine toy, Feels Cheap, May 31, 2010

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A Mom (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: GeoSafari BSI - Bug Scene Investigator (Toy)

This toy is fine, but all of the pieces are cheaply made. The larger viewing enclosure with a magnifier on the top and bottom is fun, and sturdier than the other items, but comes apart too easily -- frustrating for younger children. This is an adequate toy for one's own children, but due to the poor quality, I'd never give it as a gift. Once the novelty wears off (which didn't take long for my five year old), it's not much better than a magnifying glass and a jelly jar.