Playing for the Future: 5 Alternative Energy Toys

For many of us, kids are already back in school. Trying to ramp up after the summer slump can sometimes be painful, whether it's getting the kids up earlier or transitioning from thinking about a day in the pool to thinking about a day filled with math, reading, and social studies. Perhaps you can make the adjustment easier with one of these futuristic toys, all of which explore alternative energies and get your kids thinking about science. More