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App reviews for ipad, dinosaurs, book characters & robots

18 results
  • Review
    My Robot Friend

    Fun puzzler with programming skills; some crude humor.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Dinorama

    In this highly addicting simulation game, kids learn about real-word financial concepts as they build a dinosaur theme park. And unlike many simulation apps, Dinorama doesn't tempt kids with in-app purchases.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Robots for iPad

    Interactive app best for tweens, teens interested in robots.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Dino Hospital HD

    Play-doctor app has cute games but jarring sounds.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    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
    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
    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
    Britannica Kids: Dinosaurs

    Good-looking, accessible addition to dino lover's list.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Dinosaur Zoo

    Fun interactive encyclopedia app on prehistoric creatures.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    It's Tyrannosaurus Rex - Smithsonian's Prehistoric Pals

    Storybook follows dino on search for food, gives dino facts.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Ultimate Dinopedia: The Most Complete Dinosaur Reference Ever

    Realistic, scary art in dino lovers' dream database.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Dinosaur Train Eggspress

    Preschool fun in Jurassic, Triassic, and Cretaceous eras.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Dinosaurs: The American Museum of Natural History Collection

    Beautiful and informative dinosaur museum database.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    DinoMixer

    Mix-and-match dinos roar and impart fun facts.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)