2006 Back To School Gadgets

From spy binoculars to electronic globes, Kidzworld checks out some of this year's best back to school gadgets and gizmos.

Back-to-School Gadgets - SmartGlobe 3D Interactive Globe

Give yourself a fighting chance against those nerds in geography class with the SmartGlobe 3D Interactive Globe from Oregon Scientific. Use the SmartGlobe to do a digital tour around the world using more than 25 different activities including country capitals, currency conversions and national anthems. This global gizmos also has multi-player games for up to four players. For more info, head to www.oregonscientific.com.

Back-to-School Gadgets - iQuest Handheld From Leapfrog

The iQuest handheld is a game based-system that includes thousands of questions and answers on the key topics from the most commonly used math, science and social studies textbooks. You just pop a subject cartridge into the iQuest handheld and just like that, there's a quick quiz on quadratic equations, american history or any other school subject. This gadget includes animations, quizzes and it's both fun and educational. The iQuest handheld also includes a calendar, scheduler, calculator, address book and dictionary. For more info head to www.leapfrog.com.

Back-to-School Gadgets - Sonic Sleuth Listening Device & Binoculars

Keep tabs on your secret crush, scope out the hottest cheerleaders or have the best view of school football games with the Sonic Sleuth Listening Device and Binoculars. These high-tech binoculars come with a built-in ultra-sensitive listening device, which allows you to see and hear faraway subjects undetected - perfect for collecting the hottest school gossip! An all-important frequency controller blocks noise above 85 decibles that could be harmful to your ears, such as loud-talking science teachers or overly-talkative chess-club nerds. For more info, head to www.fao.com.

Back-to-School Gadgets - Littlest Pet Shop Electronic Pet

Head back to school with a new Littlest Pet Shop Electronic Pet. These virtual pets come in tons of cool animals like puppies, kitties, hamsters and iguanas - and are the perfect distraction from the boredom of that first back-to-school assignment. Littlest Pet Shop Electronic Pets can be easily attached to cell phones, key chains, backpacks or even clothing. For more info, head to www.hasbro.com.

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