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The perfect first microscope! Great for introducing scientific observation.
" Features a dial children can turn to listen to fun facts about what they re seeing on the slides
" Challenges children to remember what they ve learned in an electronic quiz game
" Includes 12 prepared slides of common insects
" Magnifies 5x and provides a light for easy, close-up viewing
" Requires 3 C batteries, not included
" Grades K+
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3.6 stars
(based on 9 reviews)
75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to assemble(4), Easy to use(7)
Best Uses:
Home(7)
Describe Yourself:
Education oriented(4), Parent(6)
 
Very educational and cool features
By Fishman 6007Verified Reviewer from Rockford IL on 10/22/2010
Pros:
Easy To Assemble, Easy To Use
Cons:
Needs more than 12 slides
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Parent
Was this a gift?:
Yes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GeoSafari® Talking Microscope":

It is a very easy to use and educational tool. I like that the slides are in 3-D. The speaker talks slow and clear and is easy to understand. The only drawback is that after your child is done looking at the slides and learning about the bugs they are ready to play with something else and lose interest.
It would be nice if there were at least another dozen slides that came with it.

Educational Insights Response: Dear Fishman,
We've heard this before and have taken your comment about extra slides to heart as we design future products. Thanks for sharing your feedback!
 
seems like fun
By mom of three from toronto, canada on 9/28/2010
Pros:
Easy To Assemble, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Parent
Was this a gift?:
Yes

Comments about GeoSafari® Talking Microscope":

It seems like a great gift and my son was really excited, but ours came without the slides and as it is a gift I don't want to mention it - so right now there is not much we can do with it.

Educational Insights Response: No slides is a big slip up! Please email amy@educationalinsights.com with your shipping address so we can send the slides immediately.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Needs more slide
By Lynn from Charlotte, NC on 8/8/2010
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Parent
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about GeoSafari® Talking Microscope":

My son really has enjoyed the microscope and asked for more slides. I can't believe that there are not additional sets you could buy. Very disappointed.

Educational Insights Response: We're disappointed that you're disappointed! Remember that each slide features many facts and quiz questions, so that should provide some additional play time for your son. But we'll keep your feedback in mind as we design additional products.
 
Needs more slides
By Edwin K.Verified Reviewer from Baltimore Maryland on 4/17/2010
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Boring
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about GeoSafari® Talking Microscope":

Great idea, but with only twelve slides it's not worth the money. My child was bored after one day.

Educational Insights Response: Edwin, we hear you loud and clear and taking your criticism to heart!
 
Needs More slides
By hp26ma from Buffalo, NY on 2/27/2010
Pros:
Easy To Assemble, Easy To Use, High Quality
Cons:
Boring
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GeoSafari® Talking Microscope":

My daughter received for Christmas. She played with it the first couple weeks, and has moved on. I've been looking for more slides and can't find any. Really need some soon, to keep kid's interest. Otherwise a fun and informative product for kids learning about science.

Educational Insights Response: You're not the first to suggest that we add more of our colorful, talking slides to this product... future versions will definitely include more content. For now, don't forget that you can use the Talking Microscope as a regular microscope to magnify things you find in nature or around the house!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
More Slides??
By Teach from Naples. Florida on 2/5/2010
Pros:
Easy To Assemble, Easy To Use, High Quality
Cons:
Limited slides
Best Uses:
Classroom, Home
Describe Yourself:
Educator, Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GeoSafari® Talking Microscope":

I just purchased this for First Graders. The kids love it, but I can see that it will be boring after several uses. Really need more slides!

Educational Insights Response: Hi Teach! Thank you for sharing your concerns. Although the Talking Microscope includes more than 120 amazing bug facts, we have heard that many teachers and parents would like even MORE so we are working on that for the next version of the product. Don't forget that you can use the microscope on its own, too, with your own slides and specimens. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Talking Microscope
By redreader from San Diego, CA on 12/26/2009
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Education Oriented, Educator, Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GeoSafari® Talking Microscope":

This is a clever introduction to using a microscope. I'm disappointed that there aren't additional slide sets to buy.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Additional Slide Sets?
By Celine from Rio Rancho, NM on 11/5/2009
Pros:
Educational, Microscope, Science, Slides
Cons:
Doesn't hold attention, Only 1 slide set
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GeoSafari® Talking Microscope":

This is a great introduction to microscopes and how to use them. However, it only has 1 slide set of 12 slides, all insects, and you cannot buy additional slide sets. Also, the slides are pictures which is okay for younger children but you need to develop more slides of items other than insects...flower petals, corn husks, wheat...have some plant slides, household item slides, etc.

 
My little scientist LOVES it!!
By c from Norfolk, VA on 11/1/2009
Pros:
Child can play on her own
Best Uses:
play
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about GeoSafari® Talking Microscope":

My daughter loves bugs and she was given this for her birthday. She hasn't put it down yet!!

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