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Worm World
Good Toy Guide 2008 - Gold Award
Winner for Best Science and Nature Range.
- Discover a worm’s eye view of life underground.
- A great product for children fascinated with nature and the environment.
- A fun and informative science kit.
Worms are a favourite topic for kids fascinated in nature. Worm World allows a look into the private World of worms in a fun and informative way. Watch your worms mix up the different layers in the chamber and see them feed on leaves. This product provides a great opportunity for children to learn more about worms and understand the vital role they play in our environment.
For ages 5 years and over.
Download full Instructions for this kit.
Please note: Worms are not included in the kit. Instructions are given on how to find them in the wild; alternatively, order worms from our preferred supplier.
Education
Experiments included support National Curriculum Science KS1 and KS2.
Free Teachers Notes are available for this product. Press link to download
Contents:
Plastic Housing
Plastic Lid
Feet
Cardboard Shade
Red Sand
Yellow Sand
Plain Sand
Colour instruction manual
Size of the Worm World: 300mm x 90mm x 200mm
Spare parts are also available from our Customer Services website
Safety Information
Conforms with EN71 European Toy Safety Standards
Adult Supervision is recommended for young children
Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts that could represent a choking hazard.
FAQ's
Q. Where do I get worms from?
A. You can collect your own worms from your back garden, alternatively you can order worms from our preffered supplier. You can also place an order by calling our customer services line on 01628 488 525.
Q. If I order worms from Interplay, how do I receive them?
A. Worms are sent by Royal Mail 1st Class post. They are collected in a small round container and are posted in a padded envelope. Once you receive them just tip the contents of the container carefully in the top of your Worm World.
Q. How long do worms live in Worm World?
A. Worms live for about 2 years, and they live in Worm World quite happily for about a month.
Q. What do worms eat?
A. Earthworms feed on the remains of dead plants found in the ground. They extract this from the soil they eat when tunnelling. Worms also feed on leaves and other plant remains which they collect from the surface of the ground and pull down into their burrows to eat in safety. In Worm World it is interesting to place some dead leaves on the surface to see if your worms drag them down into the soil. You can also feed you worms vegetable peelings and grass cuttings etc.
Q. Can worms escape from Worm World?
A. No. Once the worms have burrowed into the soil they will not try to get out and should not escape even if the lid is left off. If using brandling worms in your Worm World, keep the lid on at first as they might try to climb out until they have become used to their surroundings.
Q. Does a worm die if you cut it in half?
A. Yes. This is a common misunderstanding. An earthworm may live if it loses a small part of it's body, but will die if cut in half.