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Growing Creature Kit

This definitely isn’t Old MacDonald’s farm!

  • Growing Creature Kit
    Item #: WGCK-500

    $24.99 In Stock

Usually ships out the next day.

Recommend for 4 years & up with adult supervision.

Growing CreaturesThis definitely isn’t Old MacDonald’s farm! Our Growing Creature kit comes complete with a lizard, a frog, a shark and more! Kids will love learning about the science of polymers as they grow their own menagerie of giant creatures! Track growth and changes and even name your new “pets” on the included observation sheets. You won’t believe your eyes as our seemingly innocent looking creatures grow from mere inches to over 3 feet or more after only a week or so! The polymer that helps these critters grow is an example of amazing Hydrogels... superabsorbent polymers that are saving the environment. Get ready for an amazing time down on the farm. Recommended for children ages 4 and up.

What's included?

  • 1 Giant Growing Lizard
  • 1 Giant Growing Shark
  • 1 Giant Growing Frog
  • 1 Giant Growing Crocodile
  • 2 Large Growing Alligators
  • 1 40 gram pouch of Water Gel
  • 2 270 mL (9 oz.) plastic cups
  • 1 Blue measuring scoop

What does it teach?

This crazy, creature farm teaches all about the science of polymers, also known as Hydrogels. These super-slurping, water-absorbing creatures are made out of super absorbent polymers, which are like millions of microscopic sponges that absorb water. This kit will help you make the connection for kids by including a pouch of Water Gel, which is sure to amaze and enlighten!

Product FAQ

Do the creatures grow instantly?

No, it takes about 7-10 days for the creatures to reach their full size.

Warning - Choking Hazard

very good! Just one thing...

logan    -  February 15, 2011

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This user gave 4/5 stars


I have this kit and i love it! the creatures grow very large!
I was amazed how great these realy were!
the only thing that should be inproved is how they're made.
each creature has a crack on all of the different peices that are joined together with those seams.
The problem is that some of the seams on most of the creatures are opened. They are somewhat cracked apart.
So when I grow them ther's crackes opened on the creatures.
other than that this is a great product!!!