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Build your own Human Heart Model and see what makes us tick!
Find out how the Heart works as you put your model together
Contains 31 pieces
The assembled model measures 13.9cm (5.5")
Includes tweezers and instructional manual.

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The heart is essential for life. Children can find out how it works and see what makes us tick as they build their own model of the human heart. The kit contains 31 pieces and the model measures 13.9cm (5.5") when assembled. The instructional manual is fully illustrated and packed full of information.

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The heart is essential for life, children can find out how it works and see what makes us tick as they build their own model of the human heart. This kit contains 31 pieces and the model measures 13.9cm (5.5") when assembled. The included instruction manual is fully illustrated and packed full of information. 8 Years +

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put together, 23 Oct 2008

By	E. Heckingbottom "elaineheck143" (U.K.) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars Educational:4.0 out of 5 stars

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Having a class of 8 to 11 year olds (years 5 and 6 predominantly) I thought that this would be a perfect educational 'toy' for the classroom.

I produced it this afternoon, together with the similar model of the skull, and set a group of children the task of trying to put it together.

Great discussion ensued - but 20 minutes later, it had still not been completed and had to be put back in the box to be finished later.

The children's reactions - they all felt that it was rather small, and very hard to put together. There were parts that even I, as an adult, found tricky. It was also confusing that some parts came already fixed together - but had to be 'unfixed' in order to follow their part numbers and to follow the instructions properly!

Also I have to say that, once completed, will it be easy to take into parts and study; or will it have to stay whole? And how long will it last in an average classroom?
Also, I'm not sure whether it would sustain the interest of an individual child over any period of time - unless they had a real scientific bent, or desperately wanted to become a doctor!!!

Basically, it's an intriguing and educational 3D jigsaw puzzle - and a little disappointing in the long run. I would have preferred something a little more solid and somewhat easier to put together.

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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars a wasted (and expensive) opportunity, 22 Oct 2008

By	The Navigator "thenavigator" (London, UK) - See all my reviews

Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars

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Much like the skull in the same series this model of the heart is too small and fiddly to be of much educational value. most of what i said about the skull applies here,

In addition, i was dissappointed to see the instructions which give very little anatomical explanation, and what is there is poorly done. In fact it actually begins with an error "Whenever you hear the term cardiovascular it will refer to the heart..." well sorry but the term refers to the whole cardio (heart)and vascular (blood vessel) system.

This could have been a genuinely worthwhile educational toy. But this overpriced little nub of plastic certainly ain't

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3.0 out of 5 stars Broken Hearted, 20 Nov 2008

By	ratstails "ratstails" (North Shields, UK) - See all my reviews

Durability:2.0 out of 5 stars Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars

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This is rather a strange "toy". It gives the impression that the heart is built from small hard units rather than being one muscular organ. The pieces are fiddly and garishly coloured. I felt a sense of disappointment on completion (which took all of a minute) that it didn't do anything, so I packed it back into the box and passed mine onto the science department at the school where I teach. This coincided with a lesson where the class were dissecting a real heart and I can assure you that the real version captivated the class of 12/13 year olds and held a greater fascination, fun and educational value than a few pieces of plastic. The model lay on the teacher's desk, untouched.

If the heart had been made from rubber and could pump water, then this may be a desirable toy. Education-wise, children now have access to so much rich information over the internet, that this is a poor alternative.

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4.0 out of 5 stars the heart if the matter
Rather like a globe or a mini planetarium, this is the kind of model which has an initial interest for the child - and also, over time, provides a useful starting point for... Read more

Published 2 days ago by Kentish Sir Byng

2.0 out of 5 stars A 5 minute wonder
This model appears to be educational and interesting. I gave it to my 9 year old grand daughter to put together. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Sally Wilton

3.0 out of 5 stars It's okay
The biggest problem with this is that it is too small, which makes it a bit fiddly. It would be better if it was about twice the size, or at least life size, which it is not. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Mr. N. Carnegie

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellemt! - as with all of the NG range of toys
Excellent quality model of the heart, manufactured in durable and pliable plastic, very well recommended as a home education tool.

Published 5 months ago by The Penguin

5.0 out of 5 stars Great item for the budding scientist!
I got this for my 10 year old little brother who is doing a lot of biology in science and he absolutely loved it. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Caroline

4.0 out of 5 stars Great value.
This is a great value product to help kids out when they do biology at school. There are simple to follow (colour) instructions. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Mr. D. Bell

3.0 out of 5 stars Problems with this item
As with my review of another National Geographic item in the same series, I am concerned that this item is not child safe. Read more

Published 6 months ago by Mr. B. GOOD

4.0 out of 5 stars Heartfelt Praise
We tried this out on our 2 nephews, aged 7 & 10. We found that it was best to ignore the instructions when putting this together, especially as some were confusing. Read more

Published 7 months ago by J. E. Parry

2.0 out of 5 stars Not much educational value
This was sold as an eductaional toy so it was tested in the school science lesson. Disappointing really. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Mr. Nigel Smith

3.0 out of 5 stars Very accurate, but could be bigger.
While diagrams can give you an idea of the structure of organs, a model can give a better idea and demonstrate some parts of the anatomy in more detail than a drawing. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Tox

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