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App reviews for science, tech skills

13 results
  • Review
    Hopscotch HD

    Easy-to-use visual tool makes programming fun for kids.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Cargo-Bot

    Challenging puzzler teaches kids to think like programmers.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Sky Map

    Excellent tool encourages appreciation of the universe.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    SkySafari

    Beautiful astronomy resource is rich with information.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Stellarium Mobile Sky Map

    Mobile planetarium brings night sky up close, beautifully.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Mobile Observatory

    Impressive tool for stargazing, learning about astronomy.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Flea Symphony

    Clever rhythm puzzle gets challenging quickly.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Tapikeo HD

    Creative tool great for making personalized stories, games.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Art of Glow

    Create free, simple, mesmerizing art with a finger twirl.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    HowStuffWorks for iPad

    Popular, trusted resource covers mature topics responsibly.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Leafsnap

    Leaf collecting goes high tech with free field guide app.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Star Chart

    A great way to explore the skies -- just point your phone.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Itsy Bitsy Spider - by Duck Duck Moose

    Cute, silly, animated preschool fun -- if a little short.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)