Ocean & Lake

Pack up sandcastle-building supplies, sunscreen, and this take-along activity book that turns a day at the beach into a learning adventure, with search & find challenges, sand games, and at-the-beach science and crafts. In the second book of the Backpack Explorer series from the Editors of Storey Publishing, little beachcombers are encouraged to discover all the wonders of saltwater oceans and freshwater lakes, from identifying shorebirds to learning about the life found in tide pools to listening to the waves and watching the tides.Backpack Explorer: Beach Walk is packed with prompts and activities, including 12 interactive field guides (for shells, jellyfish, and more), sensory scavenger hunts, science experiments such as a Stick Sundial, games, and simple projects including food chain match-ups and driftwood fish.

Hit the lake, catch some rays and enjoy some imaginative play with this vintage-inspired ski boat on wheels.

All figures are magnetic, so they stay in place when on the move. Made from eco-friendly, FSC-certified materials and with all original artwork. All paints are non-toxic. Ages 3yrs+.

Warning: Contains small parts that could be a choking hazard. Not for children under 3. 

Dive into snuggles with our Baby Shark Hug!

This playful and comforting soft toy is perfect for making nap time and playtime extra special. Swaddle the Baby doll in the plush, cozy blanket, fastened with an easy-to-use closure featuring a cute embroidered shark design. A pair of soft shark fins adorn the sides, while a little shark tail adds the perfect touch to this adorable companion. The baby-safe embroidered features and soft textures make this cuddly friend as soothing as it is exciting for Baby.

Bring home the Baby Shark Hug for the ultimate in fin-tastic snuggles and fun!

Cuddly cute and conveniently clips on to bags, strollers, play pens- anywhere that's convenient! Great for babies as well as older kids away at school or summer camp.

Remarkable ocean animals like the puffer fish and the octopus show off their fascinating characteristics in this colorful and interactive board book.

Through the magic of Venetian window technology, colorful illustrations of some of Earth's amazing animals change with every page turn in this nature board book series, perfect for little hands. Ages 2 and up.

Meet Axton, the adorable 10" axolotl plush who's ready to become your new favorite companion. With his charming smile and soft, huggable body, Axton brings the wonder of these unique aquatic creatures into your home.

Crafted with love and attention to detail, this plush features the distinctive frilly gills and sweet expression that make axolotls so beloved. The quality construction and premium materials ensure Axton will be a treasured friend for years to come.

Features:

• Size: 10 inches
• Soft, cuddly plush construction
• Detailed axolotl design with signature frilly gills
• Perfect gift for animal lovers and plush collectors
• Ages 3+

Axton is ready to bring smiles and comfort as a loyal companion for playtime, bedtime, or display.

Get to know the great outdoors with this beautiful children's nature journal. Kids can write, draw, or map the things they see and hear when making exciting new discoveries outside. Let's go! Packed with journaling pages, illustrations, discovery tips, and more, this fun nature journal is the perfect way for curious kids to remember all of their incredible outdoor adventures. Learn how to spot plants, trees, and creepy crawlies - and find tips on how to better connect with our amazing natural world. Inside Explorer's Nature Journal: ·Six journaling sections encourage children to write about and observe the outside world while introducing animals, plants, trees, insects, and all kinds of nature close to home, or anywhere they are ·Mini-explorers can record, draw, jot down, or sketch the things they hear, see, and touch while outside in the garden, at a park, or enjoying another open space ·Fun prompts help children interact with nature as they consider the season, the weather,...

In this Backpack Explorer nature book, kids can search for wildflowers, ferns, grasses, seeds, and more, and learn basic plant science through activities that includes scavenger hunts, a plant log, stickers, and a real magnifying glass.Head outside and learn about the amazing plants and flowers all around! In the seventh book of the Backpack Explorer series, junior naturalists search for ferns, wildflowers, grasses, water plants, edible plants, and more in this take-along nature book. Backpack Explorer: Discovering Plants & Flowers is packed with prompts and activities, including 12 interactive field guides, sensory scavenger hunts, activities such as Paint with Dandelions, Watch a Flower Grow, and discovery zone pages with tips for identifying plants and flowers, plant science, leaf shapes, seeds, pollination, and more.

The latest addition to the best-selling Backpack Explorer series (455,000 copies in print) invites kids ages 4 and up to head outside and find, collect, and learn about rocks with this take-along activity book! Backpack Explorer: Rock Hunt is packed with prompts and activities, including: 12 interactive field guide pages introducing rock classifications (color, shape, size, texture); sensory scavenger hunts; hands-on outdoor creative activities; rock experiments; and discovery zone pages with facts about geology, landforms, igneous and metamorphic rocks, gems, fossils, and more. The book includes a real magnifying glass, stickers, and a log for recording rock finds, making it the perfect explorer guide for budding geologists, whether in a backyard, a city park, or a nature preserve.