Real Bugs Discovery Kit

$29.99
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Real Bugs Discovery Kit

$29.99

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Kids get an up-close look at 12 amazing bugs—from a leaf beetle to a lantern fly! Each real specimen is permanently encased in indestructible acrylic, so kids can safely explore them from every angle. Plus, you get a fascinating fact book and handy magnifier—all in a cute storage tray with labeled compartments for each bug. Tray measures 10 1/2".
Item # DD646

Product Type

Specimens

Learning Toys

Kits

Warnings
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Customers Say

Customers love the Real Bugs Discovery Kit for its crystal-clear acrylic specimens that allow children to safely examine real insects from every angle. Parents and teachers appreciate how it sparks curiosity in 3-8 year olds, with many mentioning how even bug-fearful children become fascinated when using the included magnifying glass. The main drawback is the lack of a lid, causing bugs to fall out during storage.

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Cool to look at

So, we bought this for our five year old grandson for Christmas. He loves bugs!! Not so much his grandma We will see what he thinks come Christmas Day!!

Real Bugs

October 09, 2025

from White Bear Lake, MN

Bugs were a big hit

We had a program for children up to age five that included a lot of toys for them to explore. The Real Bugs Discovery Kit was the most popular item there. The kids were mesmerized by the different bugs, and they loved to take them out of the slots, look at them up close with the magnifying glass, and put them back in the tray. They really liked this and were engaged with it for a long time.

Ally Copper

October 09, 2025

from Ohio

Trusted for over 70 years, Lakeshore’s innovative furniture & hands-on materials are designed to meet the real-world needs of educators, students and families—providing purposeful solutions for schools, homes, child care centers, higher education programs, healthcare providers and more. Plus, we’re proud to have more than 700 teachers here at Lakeshore—with product developers who bring extensive classroom experience to every item we create.

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Real Bugs Discovery Kit

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100% would recommend

216out of 217 reviewers

Customers Say

Customers love the Real Bugs Discovery Kit for its crystal-clear acrylic specimens that allow children to safely examine real insects from every angle. Parents and teachers appreciate how it sparks curiosity in 3-8 year olds, with many mentioning how even bug-fearful children become fascinated when using the included magnifying glass. The main drawback is the lack of a lid, causing bugs to fall out during storage.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews

Cool to look at

So, we bought this for our five year old grandson for Christmas. He loves bugs!! Not so much his grandma We will see what he thinks come Christmas Day!!

Real Bugs

October 09, 2025

from White Bear Lake, MN
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Bugs were a big hit

We had a program for children up to age five that included a lot of toys for them to explore. The Real Bugs Discovery Kit was the most popular item there. The kids were mesmerized by the different bugs, and they loved to take them out of the slots, look at them up close with the magnifying glass, and put them back in the tray. They really liked this and were engaged with it for a long time.

Ally Copper

October 09, 2025

from Ohio
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Durable and fun hands-on science manipulative

These are fabulous!! They are sought-after by a number of children year after year and have withstood the test of time! These bugs are made well and have weathered the storm in our classes with little to no damage.

Grace Zappa

September 25, 2025

from Maplewood, MN
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Bug discovery kit

This was a great gift for the grandkids. Opens up their inquisitive minds.

E. N.

August 24, 2025

Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Children were so excited to see the different bugs. Highly recommend!

Annette Calhoun

August 12, 2025

from Littleton, CO
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Perfect addition for our Science center

I'm not a big outdoor person because I am terrified of all bugs! So when we have outdoor play, it's a brief session of bug exploration. This Discovery kit is perfect for me because I don't have to touch real bugs, yet my kids still get the experience and visual of them.

Sonda

August 04, 2025

from Columbus, Ohio
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Great for hands on discovery

It helps the inquisitive mind of young learners.

N. E.

July 26, 2025

from Illinois
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Loving bugs

A perfect gift for a child that loves being outside and digging in the dirt - I won’t be surprised if this is the beginning of a career as an Entomologist!

Michelle

June 23, 2025

from Virginia
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Future Etomologists Rejoice!

Purchased this for my grandson who is obsessed with insects. This is for his birthday in October, so I haven't given it to him yet, but I'm certain he will love it. I especially like that the insects are encased in lucite which will allow him to study them from every angle without damaging the specimens. I'm looking forward to seeing his reaction in October.

dimarz

June 18, 2025

from Southgate, MI
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Perfect to encourage little ones to investigate bu

This was a gift for a 3 year old interested in bugs. She loved it, and kept her occupied for longer than a 3 year old's attention span. She wants to find these bugs in the 'real life world.' The individual pieces fascinated her in how did the bugs get inside. She could clearly count the legs which differentiates insects from spiders, and is now counting legs on live specimens. A great educational tool.

Bugs

May 22, 2025

from Grasonville, Maryland
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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Bug Guide

Great tool for my nephew who loves bugs and the outside. Exploring nature and helping to identify insects

Linda Darnell

May 19, 2025

from lebanon, IN
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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My kids LOVE this!

My kids love this bug guide and the chance to look at them up close!

Sarah P

May 15, 2025

from Franklin, TN
Yes, I would recommend this product.
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