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If you are interested in ordering this product, please contact us: info@mentis.co.nz . Everything kids need to create and share their stories. Details This revolutionary new Kid Pix puts feature-film quality 3D storytelling into the hands of kids. Video narration lets them star in their own animated adventures, and easy path animations let 3D characters interact on screen. Eye-popping 3D backgrounds, and a hundred video backgrounds provide a Hollywood setting. For ages 4 and up. Includes two pairs of 3D glasses! More advanced than other editions that came before it, Kid Pix Deluxe 3D for schools adds some remarkable digital storytelling features such as video narration and easy drag-and-drop path animation. Has multiple undos and redos, and easy flipbook creation tools. New 3D-looking backgrounds and rich, new 3D animated characters -- 3D glasses are not needed for creating animated pictures and slide shows, though there is an optional 3D export button that allows students to generate 3D "anaglyphs" that can be viewed with traditional red/blue 3D glasses.   Create animated stories viewable with 3D glasses Multilayered 3D backgrounds and 100 video backgrounds Easy path animation tools let 3D characters interact Video narration lets kids star in their own animated productions   3D BackgroundsSet the scene with dozens of gorgeous new multi-layered 3D backgrounds!       Stunning new 3D AnimationsRichly rendered fully 3D animated characters and objects, each with its own unique story to tell.   3D Stereo EffectsGenerate true 3D movies for viewing with 3D glasses. Two pairs come in each box! You can also export in 3D for iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone     Elegantly simple path animationEasy to use drag-and-drop path animation tools let your 3D characters walk, hop or fly around the screen.   Video NarrationPut yourself in the picture with video narration, using your Mac's or PC’s built-in camera and our new costume frames!     Flipbook ButtonNow you can make stop-action "flipbook" films by adding slides directly to your slide show - without leaving the Paint Zone!   Realistic 3D Paint Tools!Create pictures with paint that is so realistic you'd think you could touch it!     101 Movie BackgroundsVideo backgrounds provide a touch of Hollywood movie-making magic to your peoduction, whether it's a short clip or a feature length film   More Information: http://www.mackiev.com/kidpix/index.htmlTrial: http://www.mackiev.com/kidpix3d/freetrial/index.html  (15 days)System Req: http://www.mackiev.com/kidpix/kp3d_specs.htmls.aspx System Requirements Mac OS X Edition System - Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later, including OS X Mojave 10.14 Processor - G4 700 MHz or faster, including all Intel Macs Memory - 512 MB RAM Free hard disk space - 350 MB Display - 800 x 600 display resolution (1024 x 768 recommended), millions of colors Built-in or external video camera - For video narration Microphone - For Sound Art Tools and recording narration Internet connection - For publishing to YouTube™ DVD drive - Required for installation Windows Edition System - Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later, including Windows 7 Processor - 1 GHz Intel(R) or equivalent Memory - 512 MB RAM Free hard disk space - 350 MB Display - 1024x768, 32 bit color or higher Built-in or external video camera - For video narration Sound card - For sound and video playback Microphone - For Sound Art Tools and recording narration Internet connection - For publishing to YouTube™ DVD drive - Required for installation Licence prices are per each computer. Available separately for either MAC or WIN installation. Need to purchase the Mac or Win single-user, plus the number of additional user licences.NETWORK 50 LICENCE: When used over a network Kid Pix 3D installs a server, supports up to 50 simultaneous users, does not require a disc in the server drive for operation. May not be used on a computer that is not connected to the network.UPGRADES: up to the same number of licences of Kid Pix the school had in the past. The previous edition does not need to be present to install the upgrade. Schools must include proof of previously purchased Kid Pix licences with their order. If you are interested in ordering this product, please contact us: info@mentis.co.nz Ordering Multiple Licences For multiple licenses, or multiple upgrade licences, start with Single User, and then add the correct number of additional licences. Eg. To buy 20 Kid Pix for MAC:1 x Kid Pix for MAC Single User + 19 x Kid Pix for MAC Additional Users Product Name Ex GST Inc GST Qty Kid Pix 3D for MAC - Single User $43.47 $49.99 Kid Pix 3D for MAC - per additional user (you must also purchase 1 Single User for 1st user) $43.47 $49.99 2+ $30.43 $34.99 21+ $29.57 $34.01 51+ $28.70 $33.01 100+ $26.96 $31.00 501+ $26.09 $30.00 Kid Pix 3D for Mac - Network licence (up to 50 users) $2,604.35 $2,995.00 Kid Pix 3D for MAC - Upgrade from Kid Pix 3 - per additional user (you must also purchase 1 Single User for 1st user) $43.47 $49.99 2+ $21.30 $24.50 21+ $20.70 $23.81 51+ $20.09 $23.10 100+ $18.87 $21.70 Kid Pix 3D for MAC - Upgrade from Kid Pix 4 - per additional user (you must also purchase 1 Single User for 1st user) $24.35 $28.00 21+ $23.65 $27.20 51+ $22.96 $26.40 100+ $21.57 $24.81 Kid Pix 3D for Windows - Single User Product $43.47 $49.99 Kid Pix 3D for Windows - per additional user (you must also purchase 1 Single User for 1st user) $43.47 $49.99 2+ $30.43 $34.99 21+ $29.57 $34.01 51+ $28.70 $33.01 100+ $26.96 $31.00 501+ $26.09 $30.00 Kid Pix 3D for Windows - Network licence (up to 50 users) $2,604.35 $2,995.00 Kid Pix 3D for Windows - Upgrade from Kid Pix 4 - per additional user (you must also purchase 1 Single User for 1st user) $43.47 $49.99 2+ $24.35 $28.00 21+ $23.65 $27.20 51+ $22.96 $26.40 100+ $21.57 $24.81

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The mini building set from the Magna-Tiles family, Magna-Qubix, features an array of new shapes including cubes, prisms and pyramids. Anything your children can dream, they can build with Magna-Qubix! Each translucent and colorful shape measures about 2cm x 2cm and can be used with your favorite Magna-Tiles sets and other favorite toys.  Magna-Qubix are made with high-quality magnets that are safely secured inside of each shape. Not only are Magna-Qubix Fun, but they also help develop fine motor skills as kids stack, build, Count, match and “click” together their creations.  It’s not rocket-science, but it is science Each 'click' of Magna-Qubix fuses math, science and creativity. Not only can your children make symmetrical shapes, animals and towers, but they can learn geometry too! Each translucent and colorful shape measures about 1 inch by 1 inch and can be used with your favorite Magna-Tiles sets and other favorite toys. Magna-Qubix are made with high-quality magnets that are safely secured inside of each shape. If you can click it, you can create it Magna-Qubix is pure, imaginative fun for kids of all ages (3+) and perfect to pair with dolls, action figures, and cars. We are believers in the power of creative free play and know 'If you can click it, you can create it!' Not only are Magna-Qubix® fun, but they also help develop fine motor skills as kids stack, build, count, match and “click” together their creations. Magna-Qubix® 85-Piece Set Includes: 14 square pyramids 18 triangular prisms 40 cubes 6 hexagonal prisms 7 rectangular prisms

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MAGNA-TILES® Classic 100-Piece Magnetic Construction Set.  The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand. Are you looking for the best starter set for larger families and classrooms?  Perhaps you need more tiles for big builds and bigger imaginations?  Check out the Classic 100-piece set, only from the MAGNA-TILES® brand!  Vibrant and amazingly versatile, these high-quality magnetic tiles are just the right size for little hands and perfect for cool learning activities, fun experiments and countless hours of open-ended play.  MAGNA-TILES® sets provide a powerful learning tool for young children with inquisitive minds. Use them to get a head start on learning shapes, colors, matching and basic building skills.  Math, science, spatial and tactile skills? Check!  Creativity, problem solving, teamwork, frustration tolerance and so much more?  You got it!  Simply let your little one stack, build, and explore any way they want.  There’s no right or wrong way to use them, so no instructions are needed!  All MAGNA-TILES® pieces are fully compatible and designed to grow with your little ones and their amazing imaginations!  Join the millions of fans, families and educators around the world and see why the Classic 100-Piece Set is a must-have for children ages three and up. What is Included: 100 magnetic pieces in 6 Classic colors. This set includes 50 Squares, 4 Large Squares and 46 Triangles (20 Equilateral, 11 Right, 15 Isosceles). What Makes It Unique: You’re looking at the original and most celebrated set in magnetic construction! Features 100 classic geometric shapes in primary colors.    Developmental: Certified STEAM toy, per Dr. Gummer's Good Play Guide™, in partnership with The Toy Association™, for aiding in the development of fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, cognitive skills, executive functioning, creativity and more! Great for Gifting: The starter set for larger families with 3+ year olds and classrooms around the world.  More to Explore:  Get started with the MAGNA-TILES® Classic 100-piece set and see where the kids’ imaginations go next! Always Compatible: All pieces are compatible with and complementary to all other MAGNA-TILES® sets. Safety Guaranteed: All MAGNA-TILES® pieces are built to withstand countless hours of playtime.  Our signature lattice prevents cracking, while fastening rivets keep magnets safe and secure. Superior Quality: MAGNA-TILES® pieces are made from food-grade, non-toxic MABS plastic that's free from BPAs, phthalates, and latex.  Our magnets are selected with kids in mind, letting them easily pull apart tiles for safe, frustration-free building. Made With Purpose: MAGNA-TILES® sets are loved by builders ages 3-99 and designed for kids to enjoy, without instructions or adult assistance. Meaningful Play, that is: Fun, Engaging, Experience Based, Child Led and Developmental.  For Ages 3yrs+ Pack Dimensions (cm): H: 23 W: 30 L: 8

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MAGNA-TILES Arctic Animals 25-Piece Magnetic Construction Set. The ORIGINAL Magnetic Tile Building Brand. Journey into a wintery Wonderland while enjoying meaningful play experiences and screen-free fun! Create a fun and exciting play scene with the wonderful artic animals and their clever Magna-Tiles pieces. Did you know - The world "Arctic" comes from the Green word "Arktikos" which means "Near the Bear".  Grab your little explorers and chill out. The Arctic 25-Piece set is a pop-polar choice for kids to play, build, and pretend with five arctic animal friends and their frozen habitat. You’re sure to have a whale-y good time as you slip, slide, and splash your way through icy mountains and glaciers. What is included: 25 magnetic pieces, including 5 Arctic Figurines (Seal, Polar Bear, Baby Polar Bear, Penguin and Whale), 8 Squares, 8 Triangles (4 Isosceles, 4 Equilateral), 4 Quarter Circles. What Makes It Unique: This set includes unique Arctic themed characters for lots of fun play time.  Developmental: Encourages imaginative play and exploration of cause-and-effect principles, while fostering the development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.  Always Compatible: All pieces are compatible with and complementary to all other MAGNA-TILES sets, including the Safari Animals and Forest Animals. Safety Guaranteed: All MAGNA-TILES pieces are built to withstand countless hours of playtime. Our signature lattice prevents cracking, while fastening rivets keep magnets safe and secure.  Superior Quality: MAGNA-TILES pieces are made from food-grade, non-toxic MABS plastic that are free from BPAs, phthalates, and latex. The magnets are selected with kids in mind, letting them easily pull apart for safe, frustration-free building.  Made With Purpose: MAGNA-TILES sets are loved by builders aged 3-99 and designed for kids to enjoy, without instructions or adult assistance.  Meaningful Play, that is Fun, Engaging, Experience Based, Child Led and Developmental.  For Ages 3yrs+ Pack Dimensions (cm): H: 32 W: 30 L: 6

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MAGNA-TILES Cars 2-Piece Expansion Set - Green & Yellow The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand.  Imaginations are off to the races with MAGNA-TILES Cars! Build cars, trucks, trains and more! The Cars 2-Piece Set comes with a pair of magnetic rolling chassis to build upon, promoting hours of open-ended play for little mechanics ages 3+.  What is Included: 2 cars ( 1 Green, 1 Yellow). What Makes It Unique: Build cars, trucks, trains and more! Developmental: Encourages imaginative play and exploration of cause-and-effect principles, while fostering the development of hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.  Great for Gifting: Makes a great gift for car-loving kids ages 3+. Always Compatible: All pieces are compatible with and complementary to all other MAGNA-TILES sets.  Safety Guaranteed: All MAGNA-TILES pieces are built to withstand countless hours of playtime.  Our signature lattice prevents cracking, while fastening rivets keep magnets safe and secure.  Superior Quality: Made from only the good stuff, none of the icky stuff.  MAGNA-TILES pieces are made from food-grade, non-toxic and highly transparent MABS plastic that’s free from BPAs, phthalates, and latex.  Magnets are selected with kids in mind, letting them easily pull-apart for frustration-free building and rebuilding. Made With Purpose: MAGNA-TILES sets are loved by builders ages 3-99 and are purposefully made for kids to enjoy, without instructions or adult assistance with building. Meaningful Play, that is:  Fun and Engaging, Experience Based, Child Led and Developmental.  For Ages 3yrs+ Pack Dimensions (cm): H: 25.6 W: 21 L: 6

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MAGNA-TILES Metropolis 110-Piece Set The ORIGINAL Magnetic Building Brand. The secret is out: Anything kids can dream, they can create with the MAGNA-TILES Metropolis 110-Piece Set! Sure to spark hours of meaningful play, this set is not only our largest yet.... it also includes vivid colours and unique pieces, allowing children to build anything from a high-rise city skyline to a bustling colony in outer space. Designed for kids ages 3 years+, this set checks all the boxes that make learning fun, encouraging the understanding of basic geometric concepts, colour theory, STEAM skills, teamwork, problem-solving and more. It's why MAGNA-TILES sets are the go-to choice for playrooms and classrooms across the world!  What is Included: 110 magnetic pieces, including 56 Squares, 2 Large Squares, Triangles (12 Equilateral, 12 Right, 10 Isosceles), 6 Windows, 4 Quarter Circles, 2 Wheeled Chassis, 2 Staircases, 1 Large Rectangle, 1 Spinner, 1 Door, 1 Arch.  What Makes It Unique: The most pieces in any MAGNA-TILES set, featuring our most vivid colors yet and unique pieces not found in other sets (windows, wheeled chassis, stairs, spinner).  Developmental: Certified STEAM toy, per Dr. Gummer's Good Play Guide, in partnership with The Toy Association, for aiding in the development of fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, cognitive skills, executive functioning, creativity and more!  Great for Gifting: Tops wish lists every year for children ages 3+.  More to Explore: There are no limitations in Metropolis - add additional sets and watch their city grow!  Always Compatible: All pieces are compatible with and complementary to all other MAGNA-TILES sets.  Safety Guaranteed: All MAGNA-TILES pieces are built to withstand countless hours of playtime. Our signature lattice prevents cracking, while fastening rivets keep magnets safe and secure.  Superior Quality: MAGNA-TILES pieces are made from food-grade, non-toxic MABS plastic that's free from BPAs, phthalates, and latex. Our magnets are selected with kids in mind, letting them easily pull apart tiles for safe, frustration-free building.  Made With Purpose: MAGNA-TILES sets are loved by builders ages 3-99 and designed for kids to enjoy, without instructions or adult assistance.  Meaningful Play, that is: Fun, Engaging, Experience Based, Child Led and Developmental.  For Ages 3yrs+ Pack Dimensions (cm): H: 35.5 W: 46 L: 7.6

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If you are interested in ordering this product, please contact us: info@mentis.co.nz .  Mavis Beacon, the world's most famous typing teacher, provides dynamic personal instruction, placing students in lessons based on their current skill level and then adjusting the lessons as their typing improves. Optional lessons are included for the Dvorak keyboard, used by the world's fastest typists. Students will never miss practice again with automatic iCal® reminders. New practice options include typing RSS news feeds, iTunes song lyrics, and the full text of classic novels. Optional classroom tracking software and password protection of student records is included for typing labs. For ages 6 to adult. Details   More RSS FeedsKeep your finger on the pulse while you practice your typing with four times as many up-to-the minute news feeds as before. Type today's weather forecast from The Weather Channel, the latest science report from NASA, or the top news stories from BBC News — you'll be a smarter and wiser typist for it! Even more games!With seventeen gorgeous typing games, including the new Ragtime Rhythm, this Mavis Beacon has more games than ever before. Mavis AvatarThe world's number one typing instructor comes alive in this new edition when she speaks to you as an avatar during your typing lessons. Export Creature Movies!Create an animal or a fantasy creature in the Creature Lab Game, then export it as a QuickTime® movie to post on the Web or send to a friend. Typing practice was never this much fun! Track Your Progress. Chart Your Success!Mavis Beacon tracks your progress step by step and points out the keys you need to concentrate on. And when you pass a major typing milestone you can print out a certificate from the Mavis Beacon Institute. Twice as many classic novelsWe've added the full text of even more classic novels to keep you engrossed as you type — from Around the World in Eighty Days to Moby Dick. Bookmarks are placed automatically as you pause or stop the lesson, so you can always find your place right away. Song Lyrics PracticePractice typing the lyrics from your favorite music while you listen to the same songs in your iTunes® playlists! Dvorak KeyboardWe think August Dvorak would be mighty pleased that the keyboard he introduced in 1936 would be used by the world's fastest typists. Now you can try out the Dvorak keyboard too - as an option to the traditional QWERTY keyboard in this new edition. iCal® RemindersNow you can easily set up automatic reminders in iCal to make sure you get in the practice time you need - up to three times a day! Floating Typing GaugeMeasure your typing speed in any application with this new floating menu bar utility. Filled with helpful advice From installation to ergonomics, the User Guide provides step-by-step instructions that will be helpful to the novice and experienced user alike. Full colour User Guides! Supplied as PDF files: Teacher User Guide, 41 pages Student User Guide, 114 pages The definitive guide to the most popular typing tutor of all time, the Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing User Guide is the ultimate reference tool for building your typing skills. Award - winning design Written by the same creative team at Software MacKiev who developed the Mac OS X edition of Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, we think you'll find that the guide is as elegantly designed as it is useful. Minimum System Requirements Mac System: macOS 10.12.6 or later, including macOS 27 Golden Gate Processor: G4 867 MHz or faster, including Intel-based Mac computers Memory: 512 MB RAM Display: 1024x768, Millions of Colors Free Hard Disk Space: 800 MB Windows System: Microsoft Windows XP SP3 or later, including Windows 11 Processor: 1.5GHz Intel or equivalent Memory: 512 MB RAM Display: 1024 x 768, 32 bit color depth Free Hard Disk Space: 800 MB  Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Academic Edition includes: QWERTY and Dvorak keyboard layouts Individually tailored lessons as skills grow More than 1000 text passages for practice Dictation and transcription exercises Ergonomic videos and posture exercises Curriculum map, reports, and certificates 17 typing games including 3 network games Custom Lesson Designer using your own text If you are interested in ordering this product, please contact us: info@mentis.co.nz .  Licence prices are per each computer. For multiple users, Need to purchase the Mac or Win single-user, plus the number of additional user licences. Product Name Ex GST Inc GST Qty Mavis Beacon - Dual Mac/Win Single User Product $43.47 $49.99 Mavis Beacon - Dual Mac/Win per additional user (you must also purchase 1 Single User for 1st user) $43.47 $49.99 2+ $30.43 $35.00 21+ $29.57 $34.00 51+ $28.70 $33.00 100+ $26.96 $31.00 Mavis Beacon - Dual Mac/Win Network licence (up to 50 users) $694.78 $799.00 Add to Cart

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Electrify learning at school or home with BOLT+, the next evolution of Sphero’s most popular coding robot. Sphero BOLT+ is a round programmable robot that delivers best-in-class, hands-on classroom learning experiences and supports beginner to advanced coders. It features a suite of programmable sensors and motors, a vivid LCD screen, and endless hands-on learning opportunities. BOLT+ offers enhanced battery capacity and longevity thanks to new features such as wireless Qi charging and optimised power management, ensuring extended operation on a single charge for all-day battery life. Plus, the new "Shake to Wake" feature makes turning on BOLT+ and connecting to a device effortless.  BOLT+ allows for more coding, more experiential learning opportunities, and more fun! One BOLT+ supports up to 2 learners and promotes pair programming and collaborative learning. Vivid LCD Screen: Promote creativity and self-expression with the programmable 128x128 pixel LCD screen with crisp visuals and 650+ vibrant graphics and playful animations. The BOLT+ LCD can also display real-time sensor data, aiding precision in code debugging. Exclusive BOLT+ Programming Blocks: Using the free Sphero Edu app, move with precision using the new Roll to Distance block, enable manual driving in the middle of your program, and customize reactions to software buttons on your programming device. Engineered for Fun: Push BOLT+ to the limits, knowing its durable polycarbonate shell will keep it safe. Let creativity take over, dipping BOLT+ in paint to create a work of art or ford a river without worry.  Free Lessons for School and Home: Explore downloadable guides, cross-curricular activities, and standards-aligned lessons. Beginner to Advanced: BOLT+ is excellent for teachers and programmers of all levels, with three ways to program (Draw, Block, and Text programming) and lessons for introducing and going further with BOLT+. “Shake to Wake” & Battery Life: Wireless QI charging and optimized power management ensure extended BOLT+ operation on a single charge for all-day battery life, while the "Shake to Wake" feature makes turning on BOLT+ and connecting to a device easy. Specifications: Infrared communication Waterproof shell Live sensors Inductive charging Dimensions - 73 x 73 x 73 mm Compatibility: Sphero Edu App: Code using Draw, Blocks, or Text (Python &  Javascript). Access lessons and manage your classroom. Chrome, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Kindle. Sphero Edu Web App: Allows you to program from your browser—no app download required. Provides faster implementation for classrooms with app download limitations. This is a great solution if you use a Chromebook, macOS or Windows device. What's in the box: 1 Sphero BOLT+ robot  Inductive charging base 360-degree protractor with heading, directions, and clock Sphero sticker sheet Quick start guide   

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Experience the next evolution of classroom robotics with the Sphero BOLT+ Education Power Pack. BOLT+ is a round programmable robot that delivers best-in-class, hands-on classroom learning experiences and supports beginner to advanced coders in grades 3+ (ages 8+) with computer science, STEAM, and core curriculum. With a 2:1 student-to-robot ratio, the BOLT+ Power Pack promotes pair programming and collaborative learning for classrooms of up to 30 students. BOLT+ offers enhanced battery capacity and longevity thanks to new features such as wireless Qi charging and optimised power management, ensuring extended operation on a single charge for all-day battery life. Plus, the new "Shake to Wake" feature makes turning on BOLT+ and connecting to a device effortless.  BOLT+ allows for more coding, more experiential learning opportunities, and more fun!  BOLT+ Power Pack features & benefits: Engineered for the Classroom: Includes a durable charging case with 15 BOLT+ robots, an Educator Guide, 20 challenge cards, and more.  Vivid LCD Screen: Promote creativity and self-expression with the programmable 128x128 pixel LCD screen with crisp visuals and 650+ vibrant graphics and playful animations. The BOLT+ LCD can also display real-time sensor data, aiding precision in code debugging. Exclusive BOLT+ Programming Blocks: Using the free Sphero Edu app, move with precision using the new Drive to Distance block, enable manual driving in the middle of your program, and customize reactions to software buttons on your programming device–all while running a program! Free Teacher Resources & Lessons: Use the supporting educator resources to effortlessly incorporate BOLT+ into your classroom or homeschool curriculum. Explore downloadable guides, cross-curricular activities, and standards-aligned lessons. Beginner to Advanced: BOLT+ is great for teachers and programmers of all levels, with three ways to program (Draw, Block, and Text programming) and lessons for introducing and going further with BOLT+. "Shake to Wake" & Battery Life: Wireless QI charging and optimized power management ensure extended BOLT+ operation on a single charge for all-day battery life, while the “Shake to Wake" feature makes turning on BOLT+ and connecting to a device easy. Each Class Pack includes an Educator Guide with links to the US curriculum. To download a digital copy of the Educator Guide Book that contains references to the New Zealand Curriculum: Digital Technologies & Hangarau Matihiko curriculum, click here. Specifications: Infrared communication Waterproof shell Live sensors Inductive charging BOLT+ Robot dimensions: 73 x 73 x 73 mm BOLT+ Power Pack dimensions: 651 x 492 x 229 mm Compatibility: Sphero Edu App: Code using Draw, Blocks, or Text (Python &  Javascript). Access lessons and manage your classroom. Chrome, Mac, PC, iOS, Android, Kindle. Sphero Edu Web App: Allows you to program from your browser—no app download required. Provides faster implementation for classrooms with app download limitations. This is a great solution if you use a Chromebook, macOS or Windows device. What's in the box: 15 BOLT+ Robots Mobile Charging Case with inductive charging cradles Educator Guide & 20 Challenge Cards 15 Protractors with heading, directions, and clock 15 Turbo covers Maze tape and 124 stickers Discover Sphero Central Sphero Central is your one-stop hub for all things Sphero Edu — thoughtfully designed with educators in mind. Whether you’re new to Sphero or looking to elevate your classroom experience, Sphero Central offers everything you need to succeed. Unlock the full potential of BOLT+ with tailored BOLT+ Lessons and BOLT+ Resources that bring learning to life and enhance classroom engagement. Sphero Central will help you to get started with comprehensive tips, including: A step-by-step guide to downloading the Sphero Edu app Preparing for school deployment Exploring the Sphero Wiki Managing your class tools Accessing robot-specific lessons Accessing robot-specific Educator resources With Sphero Central, you’re equipped with the tools and resources to transform your teaching and make the most of your Sphero experience! FreightThis is a large bulky item. If ordering, please contact us in advance to get a freight quotation based on your delivery address.

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Fun little suckers!Apply pressure to two Squigz. Air rushes out and the fun rushes in!Connecting to each other and to any solid, non-porous surface - Squigz are a species all their own. They flex. They stick. They suck people into creativity.Once they take hold, it takes some pull to separate them. When Squigz POP! in protest - you’ll have to admit… your hands and ears are shamelessly delighted! They are flexible fellows and committed joiners. Fellow Squigz have one chief enterprise - creating things. Willingly, they assemble to become rockets, vehicles, a cushion for the cat, jewelry… they thrill in uniting as a ginormous octopus or squid. Squigz are scientific sorts - always up for playful experimentation and defying gravity - sticking to bathtubs, windows, school lockers, tabletops, and office desktops. (And they are mannerly guests too - never leaving a trace of their presence.) Squigz A lively toy innovation - new Suction Construction! Encourages creativity, fine motor skills, interaction, playful experimentation Provides relaxation and sensory stimulation Pieces connect easily and POP! apart Gratifying fun for bathtub, walls, windows, school lockers, tabletops, desktops Flexible, pleasantly pliable Generously-sized components Eight different, versatile shapes High quality silicone rubber Leaves no residue or marks on surfaces Enjoyment for a wide range of ages Made of 100% silicone (BPA-free, latex-free) Suitable for ages 3 & up Playful curiosity. It's a whole new gig - thanks to Squigz   Available in 2 pack sizes:   Mini Squigz ...may be tiny, but their building fun is MIGHTY!  These new members of the Squigz family are 40% smaller, packed with more pieces, and designed with the addition of a new shape and new colors. They take Suction Construction to a whole new level of POPPING excitement! Just like the originals, much of the thrill is in pushing them together and pulling them apart for that ever so ear-pleasing POP. But now, the building possibilities are more endless, more intricate, and more fun than ever before. Stick them to any flat surface you can imagine. Build them up, out, sideways, around, and any which way you can think of. Just like before, they always stick strong and never leave behind any residue. Mini Squigz are all about freedom of expressive construction while boosting fine motor skills to whole new heights. The moment you pick these little suckers up, your hands won't want to stop exploring, experimenting, and endlessly constructing! They're like vitamins for your hands and brain! Whether in the playroom, at the office, on the coffee table, or even in the car on a long road trip, you're sure to have B-I-G fun with Mini Squigz. Mini Squigz A new, miniature version of the original Squigz Encourages fine motor dexterity, visual-spatial skills, expressive creativity 40% smaller, 100% guaranteed fun 75 pieces included in each set - More building possibilities Features new shape, new colors - 5 fun shapes in total Made from high-grade silicone - Highly durable and safe Fully washable

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RoboTAMI Creative Pack Offers older students 8+ the opportunity to build and create more complex robots and machines which can be fully programmable, sensory and remote controlled intelligent robots. The RoboTami Creative Pack is a robot construction kit comprising of programmable CPU, a large pack of clip together construction parts, motors and sensors, remote controller, battery pack and a workbook with instructions to make 9 intelligent Robots.  There is also the opportunity to create endless robots, machines, models, all which can be programmed from the included software. All items you need are included. The Programmable Controller is programmed using the included TronzCard software. Robot programs are created within the software GUI and downloaded to the robot via a USB connection (a download cable is included with each pack). The GUI provides a simple “card” system which can be dragged and dropped to add components (motors, sensors, if statements) to the robot programmes. The software license is provided as a site license, which means you can load on to all the devices within the school (BYOD included) and students can then work on programming tasks more freely. This software is PC only.  With detailed building and programming instructions, kids (and parents!) are introduced to mechanical construction and robotics as they build pre-designed models, or create one from their own imagination. The kit comprises all you need including a comprehensive set of construction parts, motors, gears, wheels and battery pack. It opens the door to robotic science. Suitable for primary school children and above.  Details Easy to assemble Various frames for complicated robot building PC based robot control program Safe and Eco-friendly Materials Programmable RISC robot controller Infrared sensors, touch sensors and LED modules Rivets and plastic frames Download capability from a PC About Tami Robot Kits The Tami Education range offers great classroom solutions for Robotics and Science & Technology, through introducing students to robotic concepts in a hands-on, engaging and fun way. The robotic kits and helpful educational guides assist teachers and students to implement a step-by-step program to teach and learn technological concepts.

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The Tami Beginners Electronic Robot Academy Kit will teach students construction and electronics, whilst being creative with their designs. The kit enables students to build robots with electronic circuits and develop control programs with sensory robots too. The resources pack contains step-by-step instructions to build twelve robots with electronic circuits and introduces sensors to robots, along with how to program the movement and actions of the model too. Details All items needed are included in the Tami Electronic Robot kit: a comprehensive set of construction parts, motors, gears, wheels and battery pack, along with “snap together” electronic components too; Controller (CPU and motor drive board), LED’s, touch sensor, light sensor, contact sensor, infrared sensor and buzzer). The kit also includes teaching resource and activity packs to aid teaching relating to construction, mechanics, electronics, movement, sensing, programming, solving engineering challenges and much more. About Tami Robot Kits The Tami Education range offers great classroom solutions for Robotics and Science & Technology, through introducing students to robotic concepts in a hands-on, engaging and fun way. The robotic kits and helpful educational guides assist teachers and students to implement a step-by-step program to teach and learn technological concepts. Each kit includes teaching resource and activity packs to aid teaching relating to construction, mechanics, electronics, movement, sensing, programming, solving engineering challenges and much more.

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If you are interested in ordering this product, please contact us: info@mentis.co.nz .  The Print Shop 4 makes it easier than ever for you to create stunning projects. With new features from pop-up card templates to professionally designed clip art and from new drawing and spray can tools to 3D headlines, The Print Shop 4 will amaze you with what it can help you design. Details   Desktop Publishing for the rest of us! Easily find the project you want with The Print Shop’s New Project Setup Assistant. 50+ Project Types and 10,000+ templates for home, school, work, or play. What's new in the Print Shop 4? Plenty! Our new version of The Print Shop 4 makes it easier than ever for you to create stunning projects. With new features from pop-up card templates to professionally designed clip art and from new drawing and spray can tools to 3D headlines, The Print Shop 4 will amaze you with what it can help you design. Pop-up Greetings! Add a touch of fun with our new pop-up greeting cards for any special occasion. Bar Code Creator Get those sales ringing by designing your own creative bar codes.     3D Headlines Your headlines will jump off the page with our new 3D Text tools. Artist Collections Five wonderfully talented designers from around the world have added their most magical graphics to our art collection.   Art Tools Go ahead. Paintglasses on thedog and getcreative withour newart tools. A license to sell. We've added 10,000 commercial royalty-free images so now you can design a mug and sell it too! The Print Shop 4 for Mac TOP FEATURES 35,000+ Images including photos and vector graphics  2,000 Quotes & Verses to use in greeting cards  340+ Custom fonts   Thousands of Photos and Graphics The Print Shop 4 comes with gorgeous professional-quality photographs and spectacular graphics collections from nostalgia to classical art. We've edited the collection to be appropriate for schools, so you won't find any shots of grownup drinks, junk food, or encounters of the romantic kind.    Photo Fonts Place a single photo inside a headline making it into a word picture! QR Code Maker QR codes on your invitations let your guests scan your party info into their mobile devices! Layout Tools Layout like a pro with powerful and easy-to-use tools!  Project Types More than 50 project types and 10000+ quick start templates for school, home, work, or play!   Circle Text Spin a word spiral with the Circle Text tool... it's so much fun, you might never type in a straight line again. Smart Snapping Laying out your project is truly a snap with Smart Snapping. The "tilt-shift" effect uses depth of field tricks that can turn an ordinary town into a toy village.   Photo Workshop Fix, edit and enhance your photos in seconds using the built-in Photo Workshop. Crop in shapes such as circles, hearts and stars (choose from 24 shapes) or use one of the 4 Crop Tools, including the inside out crop that lets you cut holes in graphics. Adjust color, brightness, contrast, and sharpness. Fix flaws and get rid of red-eye and scratches. Amazing artistic effects can transform even the most humble snapshot into something rather extraordinary.  Photos, graphics, and fonts to spice up your projects! Photos Collection The Print Shop 4 comes with 17,000+ gorgeous professional-quality photographs  Our built-in search engine makes finding what you want a breeze. Look for just the right photo by topic, keyword, theme, or color. Clipart Collection About 15,000 clipart images (including 8,500+ new commercial royalty-free* graphics) to spice up your holiday or business cards, design an eye-catching flyer or newsletter, or prepare effective student handouts. *A license to sell - We've added commercial royalty-free images so now you can design a mug or a T-shirt and sell it too!   Educational Art Resources 6,000+ kid-friendly graphics to use in the classroom — from bulletin boards to flash cards, whether for learning the alphabet or about plant cell structure.   Layout like a pro with powerful easy-to-use tools! Desktop Publishing for the rest of us! Getting a professional-looking result has never been easier. The Print Shop 4 combines a set of powerful yet easy-to-use layout tools with our award-winning step-by-step New Project Setup Assistant. The result is an application as powerful as graphics programs many times more expensive but with the kind of elegant simplicity you have come to expect from the award-winning design labs of Software MacKiev. Great custom layouts with elegantly simple design tools! Ruler: Measure twice, print once in inches or centimeters. Guidelines: Snap your graphics exactly where you want them. Grids: Like laying a sheet of graph paper over your layout! Overlays: Move the grid to the front so that it’s over your artwork. Smart Snapping Align an object you move with another. Match the dimension of an object you resize with another. Enhance your photos in secondswith Photo Workshop! Photo Workshop Fix, edit and enhance your photos in seconds using the built-in Photo Workshop. Adjust color, brightness, contrast, and sharpness. Fix flaws and get rid of red-eye and scratches. Apply custom effects such as pixelate, noise, emboss, antique, and more.Crop in shapes such as circles, hearts and stars (choose from 24 shapes) or use one of the 4 Crop Tools, plus the inside out crop that lets you cut holes in graphics. Crop Shape samples More than 50 photo effects! Amazing artistic effects can transform even the most humble snapshot into something rather extraordinary.     Special Edges & Transparent Effects   Get creative with pens, paint, and spray cans! It might seem strange but The Print Shop for Mac has never been able to draw a straight line before. Or a curly, wavy or spiky one for that matter. But now in The Print Shop 4 you can. Pencil, Crayon, Marker samples Paint samples Spray Paint samples Go ahead and paint eyeglasses on the dog, and let your creativity soar. You can draw and paint with dozens of brushes, shapes and spray paint with our new Art Tools palette.Enjoy! Great projects call for outstanding HEADLINES. And designing attractive, eye-catching ones has never been easier! Choose from dozens of preset, professionally designed Headline styles and apply to your text with a single click. Or make your own customized style to get exactly the look you want. 3D TEXT Your headlines will jump off the page with our new 3D Text tools. Yum! PHOTO FONTS Place a single photo inside a headline making it into a word picture!    System Requirements Operating System: macOS 10.6 Snow Leopard or later, including macOS 27 Golden Gate Processor: Any Intel-based Mac Memory: 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended) Display: 1024 x 768, millions of colors Free Hard Disk Space: 5.4 GB Delivery is by download  Import Formats:PDF, JPG, TIFF, PICT, PNG, BMP, WMF, GIF, PSD, TGA, MAC, SGI.   Export Formats for Projects: PDF, JPG, TIFF, PICT, PNG, BMP, HTML.   Language Support: Most major European, Cyrillic and Asian languages can be used to create Headlines and text blocks. Hebrew and Arabic are not fully supported.   Label Stock Support: US Letter and A4 (Avery, CD Stomper, Memorex and NEATO brands)   Paper Size Support: All U.S. sizes and International sizes (A4, A3, JB5).   Compatibility: Fully compatible with Software MacKiev editions of The Print Shop (The Print Shop for Mac, The Print Shop for Mac 2 and The Print Shop for Mac 3). Mostly compatible with The Print Shop Deluxe 1.1.3 for Mac and The Print Shop for Windows versions 6 through 23. If you are interested in ordering this product, please contact us: info@mentis.co.nz Ordering Multiple Licences Licence prices are per each computer. Purchase the single-user, plus the number of additional user licences. Eg. To buy a 20-user product (for installation onto 20 computers): Order: 1 x Single User + 19 x Additional Users Product Name Ex GST Inc GST Qty The Print Shop 4 for MAC - Single User $73.90 $84.99 The Print Shop 4 for MAC - per additional user (you must also purchase 1x Single User for 1st user) $73.90 $84.99 2+ $23.48 $27.00 21+ $22.61 $26.00 51+ $21.74 $25.00 100+ $20.87 $24.00

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