Tools to Help Kids Learn about Nature from Carson Optical
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Posted by Felicia
I knew when I picked Graham up from the baby sitter's house one day and she told me he was trying to grab the bees that Graham had found a new interest...BUGS! He carried around the plastic beetle the baby sitter let him borrow for weeks! He even slept with it. I guess he comes by it honest! When I was about 6 years old all I asked for at Christmas was a microscope. I too enjoyed looking at any little critter I could find up close!Carson Optical has a line of adorable and fun magnifiers for children that allows them to take "bug watching" to the next level! We had the opportunity to test out the HU-55 BugLoupe and the HU-10 BugView. Because the weather has been so nice we were able to take
them outside and do some exploring!The BugLoupe is an easy to use magnifier that is good for kids who may not be very coordinated. All you have to do is place the BugLoupe over the insect you are trying to view and you are done! The BugLoupe is made out of professional grade acrylic and optics so that the quality is fantastic!
The BugView is a one-hand bug catching and magnifier tool all in one! This one requires a little more skill and coordination (although my mother was able to catch a fly with it)! You simply place the BugView over the insect and slide the bottom on the handle in order to catch your bug! The slider scoots underneath the bug to catch it. You release the bug by sliding the button back up. The BugView also has the same great quality magnifying capabilities!
Carson Optical also offers different binoculars, microscopes, and a telescope for kids! Mom and Dad can also find something of interest. Find a retailer near you!
This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to Marianna!
May 13, 2009 12:12 AM
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My grandson would really like the AdventurePak. That is a nice kit.What a great giveaway the boys love bugs! Thank you!
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The two items our family could use is the SkySeeker Telescope and the Hawk Binoculars! Outstanding! My son would love the prizes as he wants to have a zoo someday and is always bringing something in the house "I'd rather not see or touch"! Thanks!
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