
"Money, Money, Money" by Troy Spencer for Troll Books is a good introduction to the history and sensible use of lucre, filthy and otherwise, for 7- to 11-year-olds. It's 16pp and sold for $6.95 in bookstores. It comes with a package of $100 worth of shredded U.S. currency to break their little hearts. And no, the $100 isn't all from the same bills, so tell them not to bother piecing the shreds together. (On the other hand, trying it could tie them up for a quiet month or two, so we'd let them go ahead.)
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36333 MONEY, MONEY |
Good across the occupational spectrum, from visual artists to physics teachers-this full-service color paddle set comes with red, blue, green, cyan, magenta, and yellow gels; (2) diffraction grating gels-(1) at 13.5 lines/inch, double axis, and (1) 500 lines/mm; (2) polarizing filters; and (1) translucent white diffusing filter with 63% transmission. All gels and filters are 2-1/8" x 2-5/8" in cardboard frames 5-7/8" long, and there's a built-in spectral transmission chart for primary and secondary colors. Made in the USA.
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92683 COLOR PADDLE |
Because it's dark inside your pocket. Light it up with this set of (6) GITD retractable ballpoints with black ink. Pens are 5-1/2" long, in assorted festive colors (pastel neons) with rubber grips.
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36817 PASTEL GITD PEN |
This black aluminum walking stick is sturdy enough to provide support (up to 250 lbs, the manufacturer says), but folds into (4) sections for storage and travel. The lightweight cane can be easily adjusted in (5) increments to an overall length of 33-1/2" to 37-1/2". The handle doubles as a low-power magnifier/spotting scope and sports a tiny 1/2" dia compass. Comes with a vinyl carrying pouch, and a small flashlight that can be inserted into the handle. Not as good as being able to walk without a cane, but maybe the next best thing.
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92494 WALKING STICK |
We expect every Boy Scout and former Boy Scout - the Always-Be-Prepared crowd -- to order one of these. The Jensen MR-600 AM/FM portable radio can receive 24-hour NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) weather and marine forecasts on all 7 weather band frequencies, and will sound a Storm Alert when activated by the National Weather Service. The 7" x 4-3/8" x 1-1/2" unit has a carrying strap, a 27" telescoping antenna, a battery and power indicator, a 3" speaker, and a jack for an earphone. Comes with an AC adapter, but can be powered by (4) "AA" batteries (not included).
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35346 WEATHER RADIO |
You say you don't need your foot pumped up? How about your beach ball? Bicycle tire? Air mattress? Attach the quick-connect valve head of the Pumpt" and tromp away on the foot pedal. The heavy-duty metal pump has a high-pressure hydraulic air chamber, 100 psi pressure gauge, 24" air hose, and non-slip rubber feet. Comes with (1) ball adapter and (1) universal adapter.
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15401 FOOT PUMP |
Walking sticks have moved into the space age! This walker's/hiker's friend has futuristic features and the look of an inter-galactic weapon. The high-quality collapsible aluminum stick extends from a packable 27" to a full 56", and has a carbide tip with a rubber cover, a removable 2" dia disk to keep the stick from sinking into soft ground, and an internal shock absorber that can be turned on or off. At the top, a 5-LED flashlight with a 90° pivot is embedded in a molded-plastic cane-style handle to light your way. For mountain trekking, lengthen the stick, slip the adjustable canvas wrist strap over your hand, and clutch the stick by the padded foam section below the cane handle. Directions, diagrams, and 1100mm to 1350mm gradations are marked clearly on the 3-draw pole. We'll pick a black or anodized red, green, blue, silver or purple version for you.
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93032 WALKING STICK |
Bargain alert! It's small enough to fit in your shirt pocket, which is why it's got a pocket clip, and plenty bright. Our little LED flashlight runs on an included "AAA" battery and has a 4-5/8" long gooseneck attached to a 3-3/4" x 9/16" dia body so you can see inside crannies and nooklets. Remove the paper spacer on top of the battery before you curse us because it won't go on.
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93025 FLEXIBLE LED LIGHT |
A highway safety essential that takes up approximately no trunk space. Our 17" tall traffic safety cone collapses (like an old top hat) into a 9-7/8" square x 1-1/8" thick package. Made of orange nylon with spring-steel rings inside and a reflective silver band on the outside, the hard-plastic base holds a red LED that lights the cone from the inside. The LED has on/off/flash modes, and is powered by an included coin cell lithium battery. The whole shebang comes in a zippered vinyl carrying case. Very nice. Don't change a tire without one. Or two.
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93126 FOLDAWAY CONE |
And launch or crash a bunch of other stuff? Get this 80pp hardcover book of 42 simple science experiments that demonstrate basic scientific principles, while providing a fair amount of kid-pleasing destruction along the way -- all with common household materials. By Rain Newcomb and Bobby Mercer; in full color with illustrations, from Lark Books. Ages 9 and up.
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93145 "SMASH IT..." |
Finally! Stereo headphones that snuggle around the nape of your neck instead of messing up your coif. You pick from a pair of low-impedance, clean-sounding, 36-ohm headphones made by Jensen and bearing their logo, with 4-foot leads and the standard 1/8" miniplug to fit most all devices. Or the logo-free versions that are just, well, logo-free (and a buck cheaper).
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37003 JENSENĀ® HEADPHONES | |
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37353 NO LOGO HEADPHONES |
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