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Super-Safe Specimen Viewers

4.4
14 Reviews
$39.99

Super-Safe Specimen Viewers

4.4
14 Reviews
$39.99

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Age

12 mos. - 36 mos.

Grade

Infant - Toddler
Description
Perfectly sized for little hands, our ingenious viewers give toddlers a safe, up-close look at real science specimens—from a butterfly to a sea star! Each plastic viewer has 2 chunky, easy-grip handles and a durable acrylic panel that protects the specimen while giving kids a crystal-clear view. Set includes 4 viewers; each measures 5 5/8".

Child-safe specimens include a starfish, a flower, scorpions and a butterfly.
Item # DD614

Product Details
Material

Acrylic

Plastic


Reviews (14)4.4

Great for toddler science center

great and engaging for our Toddler Science center in our classrooms

Lucia Huber

March 23, 2024

from Charlotte

Perfect for hands on learning

My children love these, they are great for all ages and very durable!

Betty Fugate

November 03, 2023

from Spring City, TN

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Ratings & Reviews

Super-Safe Specimen Viewers

4.4
14 ratings
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13out of 14 reviewers

Not suitable for toddlers who are scared of bugs

I haven't ordered this but as a warning, some toddlers might not like the scorpion and butterfly one if they are scared of insects. Those are actually Real Scorpions and a Real butterfly in these even though the bugs are not Live and Moving (freakout moment).

Brittany Scott

November 29, 2025

from Saint Louis, MO
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Great for toddler science center

great and engaging for our Toddler Science center in our classrooms

Lucia Huber

March 23, 2024

from Charlotte
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Perfect for hands on learning

My children love these, they are great for all ages and very durable!

Betty Fugate

November 03, 2023

from Spring City, TN
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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AWESOME

andrea frith

July 18, 2023

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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owner

This item is a great hit in my scince area. The kids enjoy being able to grasp the item by themselves and share their thoughts with their classmates.

science area

October 04, 2022

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Excellent for light table

We purchased these for the light table in our children's room. In a public library, items are usually well loved and roughed up. These specimen viewers are a huge hit with the kids and have held up well. No scratches or breaks. Kids love to use them with the light table.

Jamie Wratchford

September 13, 2022

from Waterloo, IL
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Beautiful

These are beautiful and great for little hands and easy cleaning!

YS Librarian

May 27, 2022

from Syracuse, NY
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Can't switch items in it

Viewers seem sturdy. I thought that I would be able to put other things in them. I'm not dissapointed though because it makes them safer for little ones.

Alice Rigley

September 15, 2021

from Vancouver, WA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Very disappointing. I thought they would be like a magnifying glass but they are really worthless!

Elizabeth Sawicki

April 15, 2021

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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0 of 2 people found this review helpful

AWESOME!

Brenda Ostby

June 12, 2020

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Ideal for toddlers hands in science center

The quality of how is made seem durable to be handle by toddlers. The samples are so cool even for older kids. I wish they have different sets with other samples. Great Item.

lil' Sprinkles LC

March 20, 2020

from Radcliff KY
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Love this, gave it 4 stars because I can't find anymore to order!

Alisha Martin

April 20, 2019

from Los Angeles, CA
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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2 of 3 people found this review helpful

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