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17 results

  • Colorful, mostly clear, classic origami fun.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Easy, creative hairstyling for very young kids to tweens.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Top-notch photo app crams in functionality; some iffy stuff.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • More tools, characters, and hair-styling fun in nice sequel.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Mini-games bring funky fun to household chores.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Addictive word game safer to play with your own friends.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Popular, trusted resource covers mature topics responsibly.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Good version of board game pushes online play, maps to buy.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Logic puzzler great for a wide range of ages, skill levels.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Fun physics building game with a playful theme.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2011)
  • Robust building sim doesn't get bogged down in details.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Workout videos for iPad; most classes are in-app purchases.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Wilderness handbook turns iPhone into a survival tool.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Fun, pretty frog sim could tempt kids to spend real money.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Dress-up app for boys and girls is a little buggy.

     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Daily films from educational group provide tons of learning.

     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Tweens experience high school in an age-appropriate way.

     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)