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The Fly, Ant, Butterfly, Bee, Ladybug, Grasshopper, Dragonfly figures invite imaginative play and are perfect for vocabulary development. An activity guide includes facts about each animal and early science discussion starters. The set is made of durable, non-toxic plastic and comes with 7 different insects. Students love playing with these over-sized animals while learning about their characteristics. 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