{"id":30887,"date":"2018-11-11T17:50:47","date_gmt":"2018-11-11T23:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gregladen.com\/blog\/?p=30887"},"modified":"2018-12-02T12:24:41","modified_gmt":"2018-12-02T18:24:41","slug":"the-solar-system-from-the-smithsonian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gregladen.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/11\/the-solar-system-from-the-smithsonian\/","title":{"rendered":"The Solar System from The Smithsonian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Smithsonian Exploration Station: Solar System<\/a>\"\" by Jon Richards is similar to the previously reviewed Exploration Station: The Human Body<\/a>. This is part of a new series of STEM learning toys from the Smithsonian, and they are just now available for purchase.<\/p>\n

As is the case with the other kits, the Solar System includes a book, a large format big flat thing to which one might attach stickers, stickers, and a unique on-topic object, in this case, those cool stars you can attach to your ceiling or walls, and they glow in the dark. <\/p>\n

Also, there are figurines including an two astronauts and a few rocket related items. The rocket items include a Saturn V launcher, a Gemini capsule, and a space shuttle (not to scale). I think one of the astronauts is Gemini\/Mercury era and the other is post space-walk probably Apollo era.<\/p>\n

Like this:<\/p>\n

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The book is a good reading level for kids between 6 (better readers) and 12 or so. The science is solid. The price is fair. The materials are good quality. The box is nice. All systems go, a holiday gift for some kid you know<\/a>\"\".<\/p>\n

You might consider some Glow in The Dark Planets<\/a>\"\" too.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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