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87 results
  • Review
    America's Story from America's Library

    Quirky stories bring history to life.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Project Squirrel

    Share squirrel observations as a citizen scientist.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    iNaturalist

    Nature-loving community has some privacy issues for teens.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Project Noah

    Online community encourages citizen science; watch privacy.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    KidsRuby

    Download gives good background on coding, so-so instruction.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Hackety Hack

    Easy programming tool teaches basics, has online sharing.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Quizlet

    Student-created flashcards are a mixed bag.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Reflex: Math Fact Fluency

    Fun games, friendly guides help kids build math fluency.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    SweetSearch

    Student search engine gives kids credible, relevant results.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Historypin

    Cool history project empowers teens to connect and share.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    findingDulcinea

    Collection of credible info is a great research tool.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Learn Times Tables

    Simple multiplication site is dull, ad heavy.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    LearningPlanet.com

    Free drill-and-practice games; members get more.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Discover Science

    Site brings the science museum experience into kids' homes.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Shmoop

    Clever study materials for teens merge humor and learning.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Maggie's Earth Adventures

    Save the planet with these terrific learning activities.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    CNN Student News

    News site for kids has access to adult articles and topics.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Thirteen Ed Online

    PBS site for kids and adults has learning for everyone.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    The Ozone Hole

    Mediocre design buries useful ozone layer facts.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Asia Society

    News and culture site helps teens build global awareness.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    NRICH

    Kids learn how to think mathematically and are empowered to decide how much problem solving support they want or need.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Wolfram Alpha

    Storehouse of data answers kids' questions -- if specific.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Google Sky

    Interactive space map needs an update.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    ABCya!

    Fun games site for grades K-5 has lots of learning choices.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    City of Materials

    Fun game teaches science through forensic investigation.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2013)