discovers

Kids Discover
$26.95
I am surprised to see the low average rating on this magazine. I think it is fabulous! The issues are not thick, but remember there are no advertisements!! The topics cover information that may or may not be covered in school history and science classes. The editors understand the magazine's target audience (~7-13 years old), and the articles are accessible, but not dumbed down. Each page features colorful photographs, maps, and drawings. The back issues are useful resources for school projects.

VTech Infant Learning Rhyme and Discover Book
$18.99
I received this book as a baby shower gift. My daughter is 4 months old now and LOVES this toy! She likes how the animals light up, and that she can make things happen just by pushing something. This keeps her amused for a good while, so mom & dad like this toy too! I will probably look for other books like this since she likes it so much.

Sprig Toys Discover Rig
$59.99
I bought the Sprig Discover Rig last summer for around $50. I thought the price was a little steep but liked the eco-design of the toy. When my son was about 15 months old I started to let him play with it. He had only been walking for a few months but could easily push the Rig aroung with the handle attached. I believe the age restriction on the Rig is 3 yrs old so I removed the figure and grill to be on the safe side.

My son is now almost 2 yrs old and still plays with the Rig every day. I gave him the figures to put inside, which he switches around so that he can hear the different tales/songs when pushed. The nice thing is that he'll probably play with the Rig for another 5 yrs or so.

The quality & construction of the Rig is pretty tough and offers multiple playing options. The handle allows for smaller children to push it while walking or even learning to walk. The handle is removeable so it becomes a free standing vehicle too. The figures that come with the Rig offer different music & stories when inserted into the drivers seat and pushed around. Only one came with the Discover Rig so we bought two additional figures at Toys R Us for $5 apiece. I noticed the music and/or stories can be switched off by a small switch on the underside.

All in all I'd give this toy an A+. My son loves it and $50 now seems like a bargain.

Discover India - German Edition
$35.00
Discover India appears bimonthly and covers mainly tourism issues. The magazine includes Indian tourist offices.