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Insect Activity Books, Games, DVDs, References.
Wide selection of activity books, games, DVD's, field guides, references, and kits for studying insect life. Resources for all age levels, from preschool activity books through college level identification references.
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Insect and Arachnid Identification Guides
In this section you will find a compilation of guides from different sections of this website (field guide section, insect and spider sections, etc) all compiled in one location.
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Insects and Other Arthropods Series for Ages 5-7
Young children are universally fascinated by the creatures, mostly insects, that they find in yards, parks and playgrounds. This series introduces children ages 5-7 to the diversity found in insects and other arthropods. Large color photographs and simple text explore appearance, behavior and ecology of each group. Includes diagrams, word lists and notes to parents and teachers.
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Life Cycle Book Series
Dramatic color photographs and clearly written text document the life history of six common yet fascinating arthropods, from egg to adult. Perfect for teaching children in grades 2-4 about animal life cycles using species that many will be familiar with.
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Life Cycle Replica Collections
Selection of insect lifecycle replicas plus individual replicas (dragonfly, fire ant, bee, red ladybug and praying mantid). These very accurate, durable, hand-painted, models are perfect for classroom learning centers. Replicas comply with EN-71 European toy standards (which are stricter than US standards).
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Insect Nets, Sampling Equipment
In this section you will find a large selection of butterfly (insect) and aquatic nets. Includes student nets, professional nets, sweep nets, "D" nets, triangular nets, dip nets as well as insect sampling equipment.
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Butterfly and Moth Activities and Explorations
Includes butterfly and moth reference books, activity books, guides to butterfly watching, butterfly and moth identification books, silkworm rearing guides and monarch activity books and journals.
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Live Butterflies
In this section you will find live painted lady butterfly larvae, available with the kits found in this section. For information on raising silkworms simply click here.
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Insect Housing and Rearing Equipment
Includes butterfly houses, insect rearing chambers, insectariums, reptariums, observation containers, and Flex-Tanks.
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Spiders, Scorpions, Worms and Other Invertebrates
Resources for studying spiders, scorpions, ticks, millipedes, centipedes, worms, crabs and many other invertebrates. Activity books and kits for both field and classroom study of this fascinating group.
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Spider and Scorpion Replicas
Selection of four common arachnids, including black widow spider, orange-kneed tarantula, jumping spider and scorpion. These durable, hand-painted semi-hard plastic models are perfect for classroom learning centers. All replicas meet European testing standards (which are stricter than US standards).
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Two-way Viewers, Magnifiers, Loupes & Hand Lenses
This section contains a wide array of magnifiers, jeweler's loupes, tripod magnifiers, magnifying glasses, linen counters, two-way viewers, hand lenses and lucite bug boxes - perfect for all entomological pursuits!
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Vials, Collecting Jars, Cloth Transporting Bags
Wide selection of snap cap vials, clear field collecting and specimen jars, and cloth transport bags for collecting insects and associated food plants.
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