Fly Them to the Moon
by Phoebe Assenza
Go stargazing together with these out-of-this-world astronomy-themed toys
Discovery Exclusive Ultimate Children's Star Planetarium
If your grandchildren's last visit to the observatory with you sent them over the moon, you can further indulge their stargazing with an at-home projection system. The Discovery Exclusive Ultimate Children's Star Planetarium projects more than 600 stars and 88 constellations onto walls and ceiling, and provides audio astronomy tours. A talking, interactive computer with a backlit screen has a searchable database brimming with both star facts and myths, turning the celestial ambience-maker into a helpful learning tool as well.
Price: $80
For ages: 8 and older
Available at: Amazon.com
GeoSafari Talking Telescope
If there is one thing, besides outer space and planets, that endlessly fascinates grade-schoolers, it's animals. With this GeoSafari "telescope," slides of both the heavens and our Earth-bound fauna are included to teach grandchildren the most interesting facts on each. More than 200 bits of information, like one telling that the size of a baby koala is akin to that of a jellybean, and that Jupiter is the size of 1,000 Earths, plus two game modes will keep budding science geeks entranced for hours.
Price: $30
For ages: 5 and older
Available at: Amazon.com
Aeromax Jr. Space Explorer Inflatable Space Shuttle
Having memorized space facts and trivia is one kind of thrill for your grandchildren, but playing the role of a real astronaut in their own (or your) living room is quite another. This inflatable space shuttle is the perfect capsule on which your grandchildren can float through space, visit the planet sofa, and make contact with alien species they find under the coffee table. We recommend a spacesuit, helmet, and inflatable shuttle combo for maximum pretend-time.
Price: $150
For sizes: 2/3, 4/6, 6/8, 8/10, 12/14
Available at: LittleKidStuff.com
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