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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
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Best: Really engaging, excellent learning approach.
Very Good: Engaging, very good learning approach.
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App reviews for reference

19 results
  • Review
    The FREE Dictionary by Farlex

    Excellent reference with games, fun graphics, and more.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Sky Map

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

    Comprehensive tool with voice search, fun daily features.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    The World Factbook for iPad

    Database of global statistics is a great reference tool.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Barefoot World Atlas

    Delightful way to learn about animals, people, and more.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Night Sky

    Easy-to-use stargazing tool shines in its accessibility.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Species on the Edge

    365 threatened species come to life in beautiful photos.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Vocabularium - Flash Cards

    Educational app teaches new words and famous quotes.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Grammar App HD

    Vague explanations, typos detract from decent learning tool.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Revolutionary War

    Treasure trove of data for War of Independence buffs.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Britannica Kids: Rainforests
    Interactive tool with games, videos, and lots of learning.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Nature Mobile - Birds Pro HD - for iPhone and iPad
    Encyclopedia of hundreds of high-res photos and basic facts.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Quote Portal
    Collection of notable, more obscure sayings is fun, useful.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Guinness World Records: At Your Fingertips

    Reference app folds in multimedia and interactive games.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Audubon Birds - A Field Guide to North American Birds

    Invaluable reference tool for North American bird-watchers.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Constitution for iPad
    All the text, but nothing more.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    World Atlas HD
    Fab tool provides the world at your fingertips.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Starmap HD
    Exhaustive catalog for serious astronomy buffs.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    iWiki
    Collaborative reference: Research with caution.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)