Scientific Explorer Backyard Explorer Kit Science Kit

by Scientific Explorer

Product Features

• Backyard explorer kit is for ages 4 and up you don't have to travel very far to become an explorer
• There are all sorts of exciting creatures and things to discover right in your own backyard or nearby park all you have to do is step outside
• Get up close and personal with nature--as seen through a microscope build a birdfeeder and worm motel
• There?s no limit to the adventures you'll have and the fascinating things you'll learn about the world around you from the backyard explorer kit
• Adult supervision required make a sundial
• Experiment with shadows make a worm hotel catch live bugs see what creatures are really doing with the cool microscope

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3 x 12 x 10 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0016M16UY
• Item model number: A255
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 years and up
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,189 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Early childhood fun from Scientific Explorer. Backyard explorer kit is for ages 4 and up. You don’t have to travel very far to become an explorer. There are all sorts of exciting creatures and things to discover right in your own backyard or nearby park. All you have to do is step outside. get up close and personal with nature--as seen through a microscope. Build a birdfeeder and worm motel. There's no limit to the adventures you'll have and the fascinating things you'll learn abut the world around you from the Backyard Explorer kit. Adult supervision required. make a Sundial and experiment with shadows. Make a worm hotel. Catch live bugs. See what creatures are really doing with the cool microscope.

Product Description

Explore your backyard today!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A big disappointment., July 12, 2011

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

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This review is from: Scientific Explorer Backyard Explorer Kit Science Kit (Toy)

The big draws for this kit were the worm motel, sundial and microscope. Turns out, if you look carefully at what is actually included in the box, you are only provided the instructions and some very minor equipment to make the worm motel and sundial. Everything else has to be provided by you. I felt sick when I realized this after my nephew opened this as his birthday present and there was hardly anything in the huge box.

The microscope was included, but wasn't as I expected. If you look carefully at the picture on the box, you will see that the microscope is actually more like a magnifying glass. Not only was this a disappointment, it was also very fragile. It comes in two parts which are not connected in any way. The first time my nephew used it, the top piece fell off and broke when it hit the floor. I wouldn't say it was sturdy enough for any child to keep it in good working order for long.

Save your money and buy the items you are interested in separately as this kit was not what it advertises.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not as good as expected, June 15, 2011

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A. Symons "Luk Gaew" (Falls Church, VA) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Scientific Explorer Backyard Explorer Kit Science Kit (Toy)

You could probably just make some of the stuff in this kit out of empty plastic yogurt cups, popsicle sticks, strings, elastic bands etc. Doesn't seem all that special or worth spending your money on.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My great nephew LOVES this kit!, August 7, 2011

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J in Penna - 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: Scientific Explorer Backyard Explorer Kit Science Kit (Toy)

I bought this kit for my 5-year-old great nephew to play with at our family reunion. We had rented cabins in a beautiful wooded area outside of Asheville, NC. My great nephew played with it for a long time every day and had a wonderful time exploring the area with his grandfather, dad, mom-- anyone who would go outside with him! It really sparked his interest and curiosity in nature. He said he was looking forward to checking out what critters he could find in his own backyard.