2022 Abacus Brands Catalog

LEARN. P L AY. .

E C N E I R E EXP 2022 CATALOGUE

Abacus Brands curates powerful play experiences using immersive environments, authentic materials, and meaningful content. As a champion for children, we advocate for their unique perspectives and approaches to learning.

An education through entertainment company where learning is honored, play is valued, and lives are transformed by a love of learning through experience.

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STYLE# 94307 Build, customize and erupt your very own volcano, then get up close and personal as we visit active and dormant lava mountains around the world in virtual reality!

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STYLE# 94314 Dig-out your very own t-Rex fossil with the included tools, then explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs, including rides and adventures in virtual reality!

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VISIT CRYSTAL CAVE S

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SOLAR SYSTEM VR

CRYSTAL LAB VR

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Customize your own solar system with the planetarium project, then experience the Big Bang, land on the Moon and roam the surface of Mars in immersive virtual reality!

Investigate the beautiful and multifaceted world of crystals in stunning virtual reality!

Includes eight extraordinary VR adventures and three hands-on activities to grow and break your own v and crystals!

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BILL NYE’S™ VR SPACE LAB™ STYLE# 94123 • 80 page interactive book with hands-on projects and activities • Build a sundial, a compass, or your own rocket with step-by-step instructions in AR • Explore our solar system in virtual reality!

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• Land on the moon, drive a mars rover and more in VR!

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VR Goggles Beaker Funnel Earth clay Dropper Crystal solution Crystal mountain base Paper mountains Blue food coloring Solar panel and motor Magnet Googly eyes Marble Volcano mold Volcano tube Volcano plaster mix

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Baking soda Citric acid Planetarium arms Planetarium pins Planetarium stand Planetarium planets Pipe cleaners x 20 Paper straws x 66 Plastic straw Ping pong ball Constellation template Marsdial template Sundial template Yellow clay Paper coil Spoon Paintbrush Paints

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BILL NYE’S™ VR SCIENCE KIT ™ STYLE# 94062 • 148 VR & AR experiences • 64 page interactive book with 25 hands-on science projects • Step-by-step instructions in augmented reality • Explore density, oxidation, chemical reactions and more!

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VR goggles Three test tubes Test tube rack Test tube cap Test tube holder Beaker Funnel Baking soda Mini beaker String Mirror Measuring spoon Dropper Tweezers Styrofoam Filter paper Glue

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Paintbrush Marker Three balloons Volcano mold Magnet Wax crayon Pencil sharpener Rubber band Paper straw Five galvanized screws Two washers LED pH test papers Red, yellow and blue food coloring Wires

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ELECTRIC CIRCUIT

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Electricity can only flow around a complete electric circuit, but you can make your own using regular lemons! In this experiment, we learn how to create an electric circuit and light up an LED.

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• five lemons • five copper coins

DID YOU KNOW?

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Ask an adult to make two cuts on either end of each lemon, each about 3/4 inch (2 cm) deep.

The words circuit and circle both come from the Latin word for "ring."

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On each lemon, firmly push a coin into one cut and a screw into the other cut.

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On the final lemon, connect a clip to the screw and leave the other end of the wire unconnected. On the first lemon, connect a clip to the coin and leave the other end of the wire unconnected.

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Use the end clips on one of the electrical wires to connect a screw on one lemon to a coin on another lemon. Repeat until the five lemons are connected in

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Citrus fruits such as lemons and limes contain citric acid, which allows electric currents to flow easily. Try this experiment again using a different citrus fruit, then compare the results.

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Take the free end of the wire attached to the coin and clip it to the longer leg of the LED. Take the free end of the wire attached to the screw and clip it to the shorter leg of the LED. What happens?

A complete path that electricity flows around is called an ELECTRIC CIRCUIT. All parts of the circuit must be connected together, one after another. If the connection breaks, then the ELECTRIC CURRENT stops flowing around the circuit. When you connected the final clip to the LED, you completed the circuit and allowed the electric current to flow all the way around. This created enough electricity to illuminate the LED.

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PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S™ VR ATLAS™ STYLE# 94048 • Discover cities, cultures and continents as we travel the world in VR • 138 page interactive illustrated atlas • 200+ VR & AR experiences • 15 hands-on projects and activities

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VR goggles Paint set Brush Growing pot Funnel Origami paper x 10 Abacus passport

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Red food coloring Stamps x 2 Baking soda Volcano mold Pipe cleaners x 10 Straw Clay Digging tool Digging chisel Dino fossil Abacus frame Beads x 100 Scratch map Eiffel Tower puzzle Sundial template

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VIRTUAL REALITY MASTERCHEF JUNIOR™ STYLE# 94079 • 90 page interactive recipe book • Learn over 30 MasterChef recipes!

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• 21 piece set including VR goggles and full-sized utensils!

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Tongs Whisk Flipper Spatula Basting Brush Large Spoon Measuring Spoons Poach Pod Measuring Cups Apron VR Goggles

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PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S™ VR DINOSAURS™ STYLE# 94093 • 80 page DK book • 30 page project book with step-by-step instructions in augmented reality • 55 piece set including VR goggles • Discover dinosaurs in virtual reality

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DK Dino book project book VR goggles dinosaur eggs air-dry clay spoon paintbrush paint set magnet baking soda volcano tube volcano mold citric acid

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volcano plaster mix miniature dinosaurs balloons dino dig-out fossil dig-out tool dig-out chisel T-Rex fossil brush lollipop mold lollipop sticks 3D Triceratops puzzle Pterodactyl glider origami paper

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The first dinosaurs evolved roughly 235 million years ago, in the Middle Triassic Period. Their ancestors were small, slender archosaur reptiles that stood and walked with their legs underneath their bodies. This upright stance was perfected by the dinosaurs, and was one of the factors that allowed many of them to grow so big. Many dinosaurs, including all meat-eaters, stood on two legs, balanced by the weight of their long tails. But most of the bigger plant-eaters stood on four legs. They had all the anatomical features that we see in modern vertebrate animals.

INSIDE A DINOSAUR

SOME DINOSAURS, SUCH AS THIS TYRANNOSAURUS AND

Because they lived so long ago, the Mesozoic dinosaurs are seen by many people as primitive animals. This is completely wrong.

They thrived for 170 million years, and over that time evolution refined their anatomy to the highest degree. Their bones, muscles, and internal organs were as efficient as those of any modern animal, allowing dinosaurs like this Tyrannosaurus rex to evolve into the most spectacular land animals that have ever lived.

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Eyes Tyrannosaurus had eyes that were as sharp as those of an eagle.

SAUROPODS,

NO BIGGER THAN CHICKENS. Brain This was adapted for keen perception rather than high intelligence.

Intestine Meat-eaters had shorter intestines than plant-eaters.

Hip bone The massive pelvis of Tyrannosaurus was extremely strong.

PLANT-EATING

Lungs Their very efficient lungs were like those of modern birds.

Teeth This killer’s teeth were strong enough to crush bone.

Skin Dinosaur skin was scaly or covered with a layer of feathers.

Jaws Massively powerful jaws were vital for this big hunter.

Tail Most Mesozoic dinosaurs had long, bony, muscular tails.

WHAT IS NOT A DINOSAUR? The Mesozoic dinosaurs lived alongside several other types of prehistoric reptiles. They included various marine reptiles, the crocodiles and their relatives, and the flying pterosaurs with their long wings of stretched skin.

WALKING TALL The fossil skeletons of all dinosaurs have a number of features that show they walked with their legs upright beneath their bodies. They have hingelike ankle joints, and the tops of their thigh bones are angled inward—just like ours—to fit into open hip sockets. Other features of the bones show clear evidence of powerful muscles.

Thigh muscle These muscles were as efficient as those of any modern hunter.

Lizard stance Lizards usually sprawl with their legs outspread and not supporting their weight well, so their bellies are often touching the ground.

Crocodile stance Crocodiles stand more upright than lizards, and they can use a more efficient “high walk” when they want to move fast.

Dinosaur stance All dinosaurs stood tall on straight legs that fully supported their weight. This is one reason why they could be so heavy.

Lower legs Its slender lower legs made Tyrannosaurus quick on its feet for such a big animal.

Marine reptiles Only distantly related to the dinosaurs, the Mesozoic marine reptiles included dolphinlike ichthyosaurs, ferocious crocodilelike mosasaurs, and gigantic, carnivorous plesiosaurs, such as this massive-jawed Liopleurodon.

Stomach A muscular stomach helped grind food to a pulp for easy digestion.

Arms Tyrannosaurus had tiny arms, but those of other dinosaurs were much longer and stronger.

Feet Dinosaurs walked on their toes. Some had broad foot pads to help support their weight.

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Pterosaurs These winged reptiles were part of the same archosaur group as the dinosaurs. The early ones were quite small, but some of the later ones were colossal.

Many had long, toothed “beaks,” including this Rhamphorhynchus, which lived in the Middle to Late Jurassic.

Claw The toes were tipped with strong claws made of the same material as human toenails.

RHAMPHORHYNCHUS

PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S™ VR MAGIC™ STYLE# 94024 • 186 VR & AR experiences • 80 page interactive book with over 30 tricks • Step-by-step instructions in augmented reality • Go on stage at the Magic Castle in virtual reality

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VR goggles Magic coloring book Crazy cube Fake coin Fake thumb Red handkerchief Streamer Three cups Three red balls

• Gimmicked cards • Deck of cards • Short, medium and long rope • Mystery box • Four small balls • Ball and vase • Magic wand • Three colored cards

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PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S™ VR JUNIOR CHEF™ CO REAL OK M AT H EALS OME

STYLE# 94000 • Learn 24 delicious recipes • Explore the science behind food • 64 page interactive recipe book • 25 piece set includes bonus hat and apron!

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• Make real meals and snacks!

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VR goggles chef’s hat apron measuring cups measuring spoons muffin liners knife whisk flipper skewers toothpicks tongs spatula rolling pin poach pods

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PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S™ VR UNIVERSE™ STYLE# 94031 • 80 page interactive book with hands-on projects and activities • Build a sundial, a compass, or your own rocket with step-by-step instructions in AR • Explore our solar system in virtual reality!

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VR goggles Paintbrush Paints Marble Measuring cup Measuring spoon String Washers Pipe cleaners Baking soda Solar panel & motor Constellation sheet

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Funnel Googly eyes Volcano mold Yellow clay Straws Red food coloring Colored clay Magnet Sundial template Planetarium stand Planetarium planets

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PROFESSOR MAXWELL’S™ VR SCIENCE LAB™ STYLE# 94017 • 148 VR & AR experiences • 64 page interactive book with 25 hands-on science projects • Step-by-step instructions in augmented reality • Explore density, oxidation, chemical reactions and more!

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VR goggles Three test tubes Test tube rack Test tube cap Test tube holder Beaker Funnel Baking soda Mini beaker String Mirror Measuring spoon Dropper Tweezers

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Styrofoam Filter paper Glue Paintbrush Marker Three balloons Volcano mold Magnet Wax crayon Pencil sharpener Rubber band Paper straw Five galvanized screws

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Two washers LED pH test papers Red, yellow and blue food coloring • Wires

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WORLD ATLAS STYLE# 94345 Explore cities and cultures around the world, with hundreds of landmarks, monuments, and world wonders in virtual reality!

Includes a 108 page interactive atlas and world scratch map!

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STYLE# 94248 Travel through the cosmos with this 80 page interactive gift set. Build your own planetarium and learn about the planets in our solar system in virtual reality!

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DINOSAURS! STYLE# 94291 Explore dinosaurs like never before, with this 80 page interactive gift set that includes a 10” T-Rex fossil, including rides and adventures in virtual reality!

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STYLE# 94390 An 80 page all-in-one vibrant visual guide to human anatomy from single cells to full body systems and processes. A must-have VR enhanced reference to how our bodies work.

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