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App reviews for science and nature, wild animals & numbers and letters

35 results
  • 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
    Elmo Loves 123s for iPad

    Elmo is at his charming best as he encourages young kids to explore numbers.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    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
    Bubble Guppies: Animal School Day

    Sweet friends help preschoolers learn about animals.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • 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
    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
    Pre-K Letters and Numbers

    Good tracing practice if kids can work around the kinks.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    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
    Dora ABCs Vol 1: Letters & Letter Sounds

    Easy-to-play games are great practice for pre-readers.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Montessori Letter Sounds HD

    Self-directed, fun, simple lessons will engage pre-readers.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    iLearn Solar System HD: Making Science Fun

    Grammar errors, unintuitive interface make space app a dud.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    PUZZINGO -- Educational Toddler Puzzle by 77SPARX Studio

    Well-done app engages tots learning animals, ABCs, and 123s.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Playful Minds: Math (5-8 years old)

    Great practice with fun rewards, progress tracking.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Lil Sub ABC - Learn to Spell Sea Animals and Beach Toys

    Colorful, giggle-inducing alphabet practice for toddlers.
    AGE
    2
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Plants HD

    Memorable games, photos foster understanding of life cycle.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Freefall Money

    Coin-counting games' fun rewards will keep kids coming back.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Big Kid Life Vet

    Kids help animals by succeeding at simple learning games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    FirstWords: Deluxe

    Great for pre-readers to early spellers, but can get spendy.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)