Mercury. Venus. Earth. Mars. Jupiter. Saturn. Uranus. Two debossed sides feature the planet’s symbol, name, and number of moons. The four printed sides reveal a planet illustration, diameter, location, and distance from the sun.
This 9 block set honors all 8 planets in our solar system; plus a bonus dwarf planet, Pluto.
So much to explore. Which planet has the most moons? Which has the least? Which is the closest to Earth? Which is farthest? Which is the biggest? The smallest? How will you line them up? In order from the sun? Or stacked to please your eye for color and design?
These blocks have a simple origin story -- with a surprising twist. In 1983, William Bultman felt shocked and dismayed when he learned no one in the USA seemed to be making wood blocks for children anymore. He began hand-manufacturing classic wood alphabet blocks in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He called his company "Uncle Goose". Today, Bultman's son Pete runs the company his father started.
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9 - 1.75 inch cubes
- Made using sustainable Midwestern basswood
- Printed with safe-to-touch inks
- 100% made in the USA
- Ages 2+
