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App reviews for book characters, space and aliens & wild animals

22 results
  • Review
    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (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
    Toy Story: Smash It!

    Familiar puzzler has some frustrating control issues.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Alien Buddies

    Prereading games fun for young kids, but not challenging.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Letters with Pooh

    Great tracing practice, OK games in classic story format.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bubble Guppies: Animal School Day

    Sweet friends help preschoolers learn about animals.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Big Nate: Comix By U!

    Bright, creative app will inspire kids' inner cartoonist.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Alien Assignment

    Cute storyline for problem solving; great family fun.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    The Great Cookie Thief - Starring Cookie Monster

    New version of classic book has kids solve the mystery.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Men in Black 3

    Running agency fun at first, but it's easy to lose interest.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Curious George at the Zoo

    Lovable monkey's fans may enjoy, but activities need work.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Angry Birds Space

    Sequel introduces new levels that have gravitational pull.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Ellison the Elephant

    Sweet character shows kids that it's great to be unique.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Back in Time

    Gorgeous textbook of 44 major events has universal appeal.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Thomas & Friends: Engine Activities

    Puzzles, games will delight lovable trains' biggest fans.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Paddington Bear

    Lovable bear always delights, but more interactivity needed.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    There's No Place Like Space!: All About Our Solar System

    Facts and features enhance space discovery, Dr. Seuss style.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Sprinkle: Water splashing fire fighting fun!

    Cute water puzzler where you fight fires with physics.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Animal Planet: Trivia Challenge

    Video and puzzle questions make wildlife trivia fun.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    ZOOLA Animals

    Animal photos and sounds are a hoot for little ones.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)