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Still can’t decide what to get the folks on your holiday list? Here are a few ideas from Spectrum Scientifics. A wide range of prices for gift exchanges, or for more fancy gifts for family members and good friends.
Mini-Hoberman Sphere
A favorite toy in smaller form. This mini-Hoberman sphere expands from 5.5″ to 12″ in an […]
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Here we go. We finally made a telescope buyer’s guide video to help people choose the correct telescope. We had some trouble with the first minute or so and had to reshoot, so we apologize for the static images. Parts 2 and beyond shouldn’t have such problems.
Anyway, here is the video:
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It’s time for Part 2 of our Holiday gift ideas series! We’ll start off with a bit of nerdy toy:
zPix 200 1.3 Megapixel Digital Microscope
Here’s a great bit of fun! An affordable high-resolution digital microscope! The zPix allows you to put highly magnified images up on your computer screen with 1.3 Megapixel resolution. You can […]
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Its getting near that time of year, so time to start thinking about nifty and fun gifts for the scientists types in your family! Consider these gifts for the not only the science oriented, but also for folks who like a cool gift! Let’s start of with something BIG:
Starship Earth Floor Model
The next best thing […]
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Everyone wants to give big gifts for X-mas. But you also want to consider getting kids (and some older ‘kids’) some smaller ’stocking stuffer’ gifts. We compiled a list of Stocking Stuffers available from Spectrum Scientifics. Our criteria was simple: The price had to be under $7.50, and it had to fit in a classic […]
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Insects are probably one of the more fascinating parts of everyday life. Kids, especially younger kids, often can’t get enough of them. Even folks with no interest in other fields of science can find insects to be gorgeous in appearance or in behavior.
At Spectrum, we have several products for the bug-lovers in our lives. […]
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As you plan for your Halloween party you should consider getting some real unique items from Spectrum Scientifics to spice up the party! Consider these products to add fun to the party!
Brain Gelatin Mold
This Brain Gelatin Mold will let you make a life-size ‘Brain’ out of gelatin or similar food. Includes a recipe for getting […]
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Its a bit unfair, most science toys are aimed squarely at children aged 6+, if not even older. But what are the younger kids to do? Well, fear not,for there are some options for your Pre-Kindergarden scientist.
Spin Bank: An excellent gift for children 3+. Kids drop coins into the bank and when they land on […]
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We’ve received more than a couple of requests for buying guides to help our customers choose products for friends and family members. While it would be nice to have such guides directly on our store’s website, we prefer the clean look of our home page and do not wish to clutter it up with too […]
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