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App reviews for cars and trucks, adventures & science and nature

50 results
  • Review
    Need for Speed Most Wanted

    Fast-paced racer fun to play but encourages recklessness.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Sky Map

    Excellent tool encourages appreciation of the universe.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)
  • 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
    Temple Run 2

    Well-done sequel even better than original phenomenon.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Disney Super Speedway

    TV favorites drive your kid's car in fun, easy racer.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Rounds: Franklin Frog

    Engaging story teaches kids about frogs' life cycle.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Crazy Taxi

    Arcade classic brings fast-paced fun, with a few hiccups.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Bike Race Free

    Enjoyable, stunt-filled racer has open chat in multiplayer.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    PITFALL!

    Classic abandons its roots but one-ups the competition.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat Color & Create!

    Cool coloring app has science themes, unique tools.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Offroad Legends

    Monster truck game a good blend of racing and stunt driving.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Trash Chaos - Best Kids Recycling App

    Fun game with an engaging premise about recycling.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    CSR Racing

    Decent racer marred by relentless push for in-app purchases.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Crazy Monster Truck - Escape

    Evade-the-police driving game filled to the brim with ads.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Monster Truck Nitro

    Physics, handling a bit off in OK racing game.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Asphalt 7: Heat

    High-speed, high-thrills racing game; optional live chat.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Ice Is Nice!: All About the North and South Poles

    Dr. Seuss characters combine fun story with science facts.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Adventure Time - Legends of Ooo: Big Hollow Princess

    Good looking but rather hollow adventure game.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Everest: Hidden Expedition

    Complex scenes offer nice challenge in race to mountaintop.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Temple Run: Brave

    Fusion of runaway-hit app and movie is still pure fun.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Trucks HD

    Fun way to learn about vehicles in everyday situations.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)