Spark Talking Bug Identifier

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See kids, science IS fun. The Spark Taking Bug Identifier helps kids identify different kinds of bugs. When I first saw this, I assumed it would just magically spit out the species name, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it demands a bit more interaction and learning than that.  The budding scientist has to look at the bug through the magnifying glass and answer a series of yes or no questions to help analytically determine the species.  An alarm sounds if the bug identified is potentially dangerous... otherwise I guess you you are free to capture/eat/torture it (this part isn't clearly defined in the product description).  (Found through Babygadget)