The Best STEM Toys & Games 2024

1. Bushnell Voyager 100 x 4.5 Reflector Telescope

With it's unique cradle-mount, 100x power lens and compact, lightweight design, Bushnell's pioneering reflector telescope places the mobile stargazer in the night sky's front row.

Key Features Penta-mirror technology yields perfect left-to-right views Easy-track and equatorial mounts keep movement to a minimum Precision rack and pinion focuser 1x wide-angle, red dot finder scope Convenient shoulder strap Camera adaptableSpecs Eyepiece format: 1.25 inches Focal length: 500 mm Tripod: Adaptable Eyepieces: 5 mm, 27 mm Learn More: Refractor vs. Reflector Telescopes Refractor models feature the familiar long, straight tubes. They're easy to use, deliver sharp images and are modestly priced. You should consider them for viewing the moon, planets or stars that are relatively bright. Reflector models feature a side-mounted eyepiece and produce very bright images. They are lighter and more compact than refractor models. You can use them to view distant stars and galaxies that are relatively faint. Learn More: Focal Length Focal length is the distance from the lens or primary mirror to the focal point. For example, a telescope that has a 1,000 mm focal length features twice the power of a model that has a 500 mm focal length, but only half the field of view.

2. Northstar 788831 Telescope

Bushnell Northstar 788831 Telescope - 35x/525x

Our Northstar Telescopes offer amateur astronomers state-of-the-art computer-driven location and tracking capability with simple, push-button control. With a built-in data base of 20,000 celestial objects, you simply call up your target on the hand-held control module, enter a simple "Go To" command and the Northstar computer does the rest. Once locked on, tracking the object for prolonged viewing is automatic. Our innovative RVO (Real Voice Output) feature provides a fun, interactive way to explore the night sky. The remote, hand-held control module features red, backlit push buttons and a red, illuminated LCD read-out for easy viewing without impairing your night vision. The telescopes also feature our new 1x wide-angle, red dot finderscope. Additional features include a quick-release tripod and accessory tray for fast, easy assembly.

3. Meade Captain Spyglass

The Meade Captain Spyglass is great as an executive gift or as a fun educational toy. Collapses to 5-1/2 inches; wood display base.

Great executive gift or fun educational toy 30 mm objective spyglass Brass-plated Collapses to 5-1/2 inches 12-power magnification Wood display base

4. Meade Telestar 60AZ-D Telescope

Great for beginners, this telescope is able to explore the moon, the rings of Saturn and much more of the heavens. Also good for land observation and seeing nature up close in detail.

A great telescope for the beginner astronomer Explore the fascinating craters and mountain ranges of the moon, the rings of Saturn, the equatorial cloud belts of Jupiter and much more For land observation, the 60AZ D brings distant landmarks and nature up close in amazing detail Includes 2 element-coated, 60 mm optical glass objective lens Fully adjustable aluminum tripod 3 eyepieces for low and medium power 5 x 24 mm viewfinder

5. Meade Telestar 76AZ-DD Telescope

Reflecting 76 mm telescope with slow-motion controls brings 160 percent brighter images than a 60 mm scope.

76 mm reflecting design brings 160 percent brighter images than a 60 mm scope AZ mount with slow-motion controls Fully adjustable aluminum tripod with accessory tray 3 eyepieces for low and medium power Bonus Astro software

6. Meade ETX-90AT Autostar Telescope

The Meade ETX-90AT telescope is perfect for the casual observer. Observe moon craters, the clouds of Jupiter and the rings of Saturn through your new telescope.

Maksutov-Cassergrain 90 mm optical tube assembly with EMC Super multicoatings Internal flip mirror system for straight-through viewing Fork mount with electric slow-motion controls setting circles and locks on both axes No. 497 Autostar with 30,000-plus celestial objects No. 884 polar alignment tripod 8 x 21 mm erecting viewfinder 2 MA 1.25 eyepeices

7. Bushnell Northstar 788890 Telescope

Our Northstar Telescopes offer amateur astronomers state-of-the-art computer-driven location and tracking capability with simple, push-button control. With a built-in data base of 20,000 celestial objects, you simply call up your target on the hand-held control module, enter a simple "Go To" command and the Northstar computer does the rest. Once locked on, tracking the object for prolonged viewing is automatic. Our innovative RVO (Real Voice Output) feature provides a fun, interactive way to explore the night sky. The remote, hand-held control module features red, backlit push buttons and a red, illuminated LCD read-out for easy viewing without impairing your night vision. The telescopes also feature our new 1x wide-angle, red dot finderscope. Additional features include a quick-release tripod and accessory tray for fast, easy assembly.

Bushnell Northstar 788890 Telescope Highest Useful Magnification: 312.5x Lowest Useful Magnification: 50x Highest Useful Magnification: 312.5x Lowest Useful Magnification: 50x

8. Bushnell 78-9512 Deep Space 420 x 60mm Refractor Telescope

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Features : Designed for indoor training and practices Soft sponge won't damage floors and walls indoors Similar weight and feel to a regulation lacrosse balls Pack of 12 White Designed for night sky and land-based viewing Yoke mount and diagonal mirror Quickly locat

9. LeapFrog My First LeapPad: Thomas and the School Trip

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Books develop key reading readiness and teaches ABCs and 123s Only compatible with My First LeapPad system -- required to activate this book Age Range 3 - 4 Years

10. Meade Telestar DS-60ME Telescope

The suberb optics of the this TeleStar 60 mm refractor telescope provide sharp, high-contrast images of land or sky. Its advanced Digital Series mount includes precision, slow-motion controls on both axes for accurate, super-smooth tracking.

60 mm coated refractor lens 700 mm focal length yields sharp images and excellent contrast Altazimuth mount with precision bronze worm gears and manual slow-motion controls on both axes 5 x 24 viewfinder 3x barlow Includes 3 eyepieces: SR4mm, H12.5mm, and H25mm Electronic eyepiece allows viewing on your TV with family and friends Bonus Starlocator astronomy software ($79.00 value if purchased separately) This telescope is compatible with the AutoStar Computer Control System but the AutoStar System in not included What's so important about focal length? Focal length is the distance from the lens or primary mirror to the focal point. For example, a telescope that has a 1,000 mm focal length features twice the power of a model that has a 500 mm focal length, but only half the field of view. Brands You Trust: Meade Founded in 1972 and public since 1997, Meade is a world leader in the design and manufacture of telescopes and accessories for amateur astronomers. The Company's innovative and technologically advanced products are recognized to be among the best in the world.