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Kid Clock
Design your own clock!Preserve your young artist's masterpiece on the face of a large 10", acrylic, quartz analog wall clock! Kid Clock includes special Art Pages and washable markers for making an illustration, or just find a favorite photo. Send in your materials using the postage paid envelope provided, or make your clock online using our Internet drawing and photo placement tools (available 1st quarter 2004). You can even have your name or special message typeset around the top and bottom of the dial at no extra charge. Clocks come in 5 color choices and can be made with either a normal or "Time Teaching" dial. Extra matching clocks and watches are available and make terrific gifts for family or friends. Extras are also ideal for club, team or class fundraisers.Kids will love learning to tell time with our new "time teaching" dial choice. Our unique system is highly intuitive (see blue clock above). Simply read the number that the shorter hand is pointing to, then the longer hand, and your telling time! Ages 3 and up.Kit ContentsInstructionsArt Pages (5) - Additionals provided for mistakes or extra itemsOrder Form10 broadline washable markersPostage Paid EnvelopeKit price includes one finished clock, less $2.95 shipping and handling.Finished ProductLarge 10 quartz analog plastic wall clockYour words, if any around top and/or bottom of clock faceYour drawing or photo is sized to fitChoice of normal or "Time Teaching" dialChoice of 5 clock colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Black, or White3 to 4 week production time, plus deliveryPhotos returned

My Calendar
Design your own calendar!Put your drawings or photos onto a laser reproduced, 11"x17" wall calendar to enjoy all year. Use the Art Pages and markers included to make drawings or scrapbook layouts for each month of the year, or simply find favorite photos that we will size to fit. A postage paid envelope is provided to mail in your artwork and photos for production, or your calendar can be made entriely online using our Internet drawing and photo placement tools. Your finished calendar has a durable plastic spine and starts with any month you choose.My Calendar is uniquely designed for kids and unlike any other photo calendar, allows for the use of drawings or scrapbook layouts. Many other distinctive options are offered like our Lamination Option which adds durability and includes a dry erase marker to write and wipe off special dates and notes. Select our Undated Format with lamination, and you'll have a calendar you can enjoy year after year! The Oversized Option allows you to create a 14"x22" calendar, and the Extra Calendar Option lets you make extra copies that are the ultimate gifts. You can start on any month you choose, but can add extra months to make a calendar up to 24 months in length. All major U.S. holidays are included, but we can add your own special dates as well. Ages 4 and up.Kit ContentsInstructionsArt Pages (24) - Additionals provided for mistakes and extra monthsOrder Form10 Broadline Washable MarkersPostage Paid EnvelopeInternet Production drawing tools include backgrounds and stickersKit price includes one 12 month calendar, Less $2.95 shipping and handling.Finished Product11" x 17" 12 month archival quality calendarOne drawing/photo per monthFirst month image also appears on calendar coverIncludes all U.S. holidaysChoose Dated or Undated FormatDurable plastic spinePre-punched mounting holes2 to 3 week production time, plus deliveryPhotos returned

My Masterpiece
Turn Your Drawing into a Work of Art!! With My Masterpiece, your original artwork is enlarged, printed on a variety of special mediums and placed into a real wooden frame. Or choose to have the artwork made into a Museum Poster - the choice is yours! The kit includes special Art Pages, watercolor markers, easy-to-follow instructions and a postage paid envelope for mailing in your drawing for production. Or send a photograph that we'll size to fit and format in either a frame or poster. You can also make your keepsake entirely online in our Internet Production facility using our Internet Drawing and/or Photo Tools. You can choose Portrait or Landscape orientation for either Masterpiece format. In just a few short weeks when the professionally produced Masterpiece is returned, your young artist will experience a sense of accomplishment and pride like none other! The entire family can enjoy the attractively presented artwork for a lifetime. For framed art, we enlarge your artwork to 11" x14" and print it onto Archival Quality paper, Simulated Canvas, or, for an extra charge, real Canvas. Frames are offered in your choice of Red, Blue, Black or Gold leaf and include a nameplate that features the artist's name, artwork title and date. The Museum Poster is a large 24" x 18" and is printed on heavy glossy poster stock and includes the same artist information in your choice of three different exhibit styles and font colors. Many other exciting options are offered such as a Plexiglas cover for the frame and an oil painting effect for photographs. Extras can always be ordered utilizing different options and are a terrific way for Mom or Dad to decorate their office. Production time is approximately three weeks and rush service is available.

My Mug
Design your own mug!Have your artwork placed onto a 12-ounce plastic mug! This is the only personalized mug perfectly suited for use by children because it is made of unbreakable plastic, not ceramic, and is dishwasher and microwave safe. Our special process reproduces your child's artwork permanently onto the plastic surface ensuring it stays vibrant, even after years of daily use. Any art materials can be used to make a drawing that wraps around the mug, or a square drawing for the front and back. Or just find a favorite photo we will size to fit. You can even include your name or a special message to be typeset around the mug at no additional charge! Send the completed Art Pages in the postage paid envelope provided, or use digital photos and our online drawing tools to make your mug using the Internet. The optional mug lid is ideal for making your mug a "sippy cup" or a travel mug for adults. Extra matching plastic and ceramic mugs are also available and make the perfect gift for family or friends. Ages 3 to Adult.Kit ContentsOrder FormEasy InstructionsArt Pages (3) - Additionals provided for mistakes and extra itemsPostage Paid EnvelopeKit price includes one plastic mug, less $2.95 shipping and handling.Finished ProductPlastic 12 ounce mugDishwasher and microwave safeChoice of wrap around drawing or front and back drawing or photoName or special message, if any, in choice of 8 colors3 to 4 week production timePhotos returned

My PhotoStory
My PhotoStory makes it easy for you to record and personalize your friendships, family vacations, birthdays, sports and activities, school years, and family in your own professionally typeset, hardbound book. Use your favorite photos, drawings and memorabilia along with the washable markers and Mrs. Grossman's stickers included in the kit, to lay out your book pages. Our open format allows you to be as creative as you want. Once your pages are complete, send them in for production using the postage-paid envelope included. In just a few short weeks you'll receive back an archival quality, 7" by 9", laser-reproduced, 15-page hardback book you'll treasure for a lifetime. Numerous options allow you to create almost any type of book up to 50 pages in length, and for any number of additional book copies. Each book includes a laminated cover with photograph or illustration, title, and dedication pages. The Mrs. Grossman's stickers included in the kit make it easy to be creative. My PhotoStory kits make great gifts, as do the finished books. Ages 9 and up. Kit Contents Instructions with book suggestions Cover Pages (2) Book Pages (50) Order Form 10 broadline washable markers Mrs Grossman's stickers Postage-paid envelope Kit price includes one standard finished book Finished Book 7" x 9" hardbound archival quality book Laminated title page and cover photo Permanent binding in hardback cover 300 typeset words in a choice of 5 font styles 15 book pages, plus title and dedication pages Several page layout choices Choice of 7 book cover colors 2 to 3 week production time Options Extra book reproductions Two sided pages Extra book pages (up to 50) Extra typesetting (up to 5000 words) Clear plastic book jackets Rush production and delivery available Photos returned

My Watch
Design your own watch!Keep your favorite drawing or photo with you always on a plastic quartz analog watch! My Watch includes Art Pages for making your watch drawing, or you can just find a favorite photo of your pet, family or other special memory. Mail in your materials using the postage paid envelope provided, or use digital photos and our online drawing tools to make your watch using the Internet. In just a few weeks, you'll receive a special personalized watch everyone will want to know about!My Watch includes a choice between two watch sizes in seven colors. All of our watches feature a Seiko movement in a durable steel case that is water resistant. For no additional charge, you can even include a name, date or special message to appear around the top and/or bottom of the dial. Extra plastic, leather and metal designer watches are also available and make great gifts, especially for Father's and Mother's Day. Ages 5 to Adult.Kit ContentsOrder FormInstructionsArt Pages (3) - Additionals provided for mistakes and extra itemsPostage paid envelopeKit price includes one plastic watch, less $2.95 shipping and handling.Finished ProductPlastic quartz analog watchSeiko movementWater resistant steel caseChoice of blue, red, yellow, black, white, purple or pink plastic bandsName or special message, if any, around top or bottom of dial.Internet Production includes choice of font colors, styles and sizes3 to 4 week production timePhotos returned

PhotoStory Classroom Edition
Have your class, club or team make a keepsake book!Now your class, club or team can create a full color, keepsake photo book. Like IlluStory, you write and illustrate your own book that we typeset and bind for you, but with PhotoStory you can also include photos in your book, as well as many other additional options. You begin by buying Project Materials that include every thing you need for making an archival quality book, including markers, tape for adhering photos, and a postage-paid envelope for returning your materials to us. The Standard Book Production Price, which is paid when the materials are sent in, includes 15 typeset book pages plus title and dedication pages, but you have options for making almost any type of book up to 50 pages (two sided) in length. We can type more words than the 300 included, or you can type or hand write them yourself. Your cover photo and book title are laminated onto your choice of seven cover colors. Options for multiple reproductions and rush service are also available.Classbooks make terrific gifts for teachers, coaches and volunteers! Extra copies of a book can be purchased at the time of initial production and/or later from the Repurchase Form that is returned with every order of a finished book. Better still, the more you buy, the cheaper they get! Classbooks are also terrific for silent auctions... you won't believe the price families will pay for these books.Materials include 2 cover pages (one for mistakes), 50 book pages (15 book pages are included in the book production standard price), a set of 10 Creations by You Markers, tape for adhering photos, a post paid return envelope, instructions, and return order form, and the price of one Hardback Book. The return order form is used to purchase extra book copies, special options, and your return shipping fee. The finished book made from these materials is 8.5" by 11" in size.

Plate Works — Design Your Own Plate
Design your own plate, bowl or mug!Make your own personalized tableware that will last a lifetime! PlateWorks includes everything you need to make plastic plates, bowls or mugs that are break resistant and dishwasher safe. Special drawing pages and washable markers are included in the kit to make your creation, or simply send in a favorite photo in the postage paid envelope provided. We can even typeset your name, date or special message around the rim for no extra charge, or choose to have your artwork cover the entire plate. Extra plates, bowls and mugs are available when artwork is sent in for processing.These personalized plates are superior to others because unlike ceramic, they are break resistant and can actually be used as every day dinnerware without the artwork coming off. Also, unlike ceramic or other plastic plates, photos can be used instead of a drawing, and extra matching items can be made from the same drawing or photo. Extra plates make the perfect personalized gift for parents and grandparents, and the special typeset wording makes them especially useful as gifts and fundraising items for clubs, teams and classes. You can even make an entire matching place setting by ordering the optional bowls and mugs. The 12-ounce plates are over twice the weight of similar plastic products and include an attractive raised rim style.ContentsInstructionsArt Pages (5) - Additionals provided for mistakes or extra itemsOrder Form10 broadline washable markersPostage Paid EnvelopeKit price includes one finished plate, bowl, or mug (Less $2.95 shipping and handling)Ages 3 and up

Sesame and Me
Nothing will engage your toddler or preschooler more in letter, word or name recognition than a Sesame Street story where they are the star along side their much-loved Sesame Street characters: The Count, Cookie Monster and everyones darling - Elmo!! Just find a favorite photo of your child and send it in using the postage paid envelope provided in the kit. Or upload it over the Internet using our online photo tools. In just weeks, youll receive back the story you chose in a beautiful, professionally typeset, hardbound book that includes your childs image and name throughout the story. It is sure to become a treasured book that will be read over and over again. Choose from three stories: "We're All Superheroes featuring Your Name", "Cookie Monsters and the A to Z Zoo Hunt featuring Your Name" and "Sesame Street Counts with Your Name". Or purchase all three! One of these stories is included in the kit price, but for an added fee, you can also order the additional stories. Recommended for ages 2 to 6. Production time is approximately three weeks and rush service is available. Photos will be returned.

3-D USA Map
Geography at your fingertips! The Educational Insights 3-D U.S.A. Map is an essential tool for any teacher or parent seeking to educate young students about the major geographical features of the United States of America. The vacuum-form technology used to create maps like this allows children to see and feel the topographical features of the United States. This wonderful, 3-Dimensional map clearly indicates states, state capitals, bodies of water, mountain ranges and so much more. Bring geography to life in your home or classroom with this durable and beautifully detailed 3-D map by Educational Insights. Features 30.5 inches x 21 inches Durable plastic Molded topographical features 3-D map of USA Grades 2 and up. Ages 7 and older.

3-D World Map
Geography at your fingertips! The Educational Insights 3-D World Map is an essential tool for any teacher or parent seeking to educate young students about the major geographical features the world. The vacuum-form technology used to create maps like this allows children to see and feel the topographical features of the planet. This wonderful, 3-Dimensional map clearly indicates countries, capitals, bodies of water, mountain ranges and so much more. Bring geography to life in your home or classroom with this durable and beautifully detailed 3-D map by Educational Insights. Features 30.5 inches x 21 inches Durable plastic Molded topographical features 3-D map of the world Grades 2 and up. Ages 7 and older.

Addition Puzzle
Master your math skills with the new line of math puzzles from Educational Insights! The Addition Facts Puzzle is one of the new Self-Checking Math Puzzles from Educational Insights. Simply match the problem shown on the puzzle piece to the answer that is printed on the tray. This puzzle is self-checking because the problems only fit within the spot with the right answer. This way, with a little patience, children always find the correct answer! The Educational Insights Addition Puzzle is a great tool for reinforcing addition skills in young students. Children are encouraged to work their minds while they play and that's the kind of toy that we love. WonderBrains also carries the Self-Checking Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division Facts Puzzles from Educational Insights. Features Kindergarten and up 81 pieces 11" x 14" Heavy duty cardboard Easy to clean surface Clearly legible notations Small parts, not suitable for children under 3 years. Most appropriate for children aged 5 years and older.

Adventures in Science - Backyard Science
Children are natural experimenters! These hands-on kits allow students to directly investigate the fascinating areas of science that affect everyday life. Each kit comes in a convenient plastic storage box containing a generous assortment of useful supplies relating to each area of study as well as a 60-page teacher-written guide with easy-to-understand instructions for 21 fun-filled experiments and activities.Note: All 12 Adventures in Science kits are shown in the picture.

Adventures in Science - Color and Light
Children are natural experimenters! These hands-on kits allow students to directly investigate the fascinating areas of science that affect everyday life. Each kit comes in a convenient plastic storage box containing a generous assortment of useful supplies relating to each area of study as well as a 60-page teacher-written guide with easy-to-understand instructions for 21 fun-filled experiments and activities.Note: All 12 Adventures in Science kits are shown in the picture.

Adventures in Science - Dinosaurs and Fossils
Children are natural experimenters! These hands-on kits allow students to directly investigate the fascinating areas of science that affect everyday life. Each kit comes in a convenient plastic storage box containing a generous assortment of useful supplies relating to each area of study as well as a 60-page teacher-written guide with easy-to-understand instructions for 21 fun-filled experiments and activities.Note: All 12 Adventures in Science kits are shown in the picture.

 

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