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App reviews for ages 8 & 17, social studies

18 results
  • Review
    Ansel & Clair: Paul Revere's Ride

    Fantastic app makes historical figures relatable for kids.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Geography Drive USA

    Fun, empowering way to learn about America and its states.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    50 States

    Handy but dull pocket reference guide to U.S. states.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Flat Stanley

    Fun way to explore world cultures; use privacy options.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Presidents vs. Aliens

    Fling presidential portraits at aliens in this wacky way to learn history.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Geographia

    Great way to learn states and capitals by region.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    The World by National Geographic

    Virtual globe chock full of facts, flags, and photos.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Presidents By the Number

    Simple app has fun facts about presidents, American history.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Britannica Kids: Ancient Rome

    Roman culture made engaging and entertaining.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Britannica Kids: Aztec Empire

    Get to know a past civilization, some of Mexico's history.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Britannica Kids: Snakes

    Packed with information about often-feared creatures.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Science Fun to Go

    Repackaged material from kid author Seymour Simon's website.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Geo Walk HD - 3D World Fact Book

    Brilliantly designed app about Earth's people, places, more.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Where's Waldo? HD - in Hollywood

    Seek-and-find adventure with a tad of movie-set violence.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Stack the States

    Surprisingly fun geography education game.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    BrainPOP Featured Movie

    Daily films from educational group provide tons of learning.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    MONOPOLY

    Faithful adaptation of classic game.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2010)