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68 results
  • Review
    Plague Inc.

    Slow & steady kills the (human) race in disease-design app.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Pandemic 2.5

    Aim is to kill off humans with disease in slow, passive app.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (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
    Pickle's Paper Dolls

    Sweet, colorful representation of beauty in six cultures.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    it's a small world

    Sweet, engaging sing-along app captures spirit of park ride.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nook HD
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    iHeartRadio

    Hear live radio or custom stations; iffy lyrics possible.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    The Oregon Trail: American Settler

    Frontier building sim a fun, entertainment-focused sequel.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    FlipCards - Flashcard app for memory training

    Useful study tool's online database has some iffy content.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Flat Stanley

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

    Hard science is made very easy to understand (and fun).
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    American Presidents for iPad

    Great graphics and interface make presidents come to life.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (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
    Kids and Home

    Kids see, learn about the world by visiting others' homes.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    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
    License Plate Travel Game

    Excellent version of classic road-trip activity.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire
    (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
    Ticket to Ride

    Good version of board game pushes online play, maps to buy.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Georific

    Challenging trivia game teaches geography, shares results.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Final Fantasy III

    Pricey RPG delivers polish and depth of video game series.
    AGE
    12
     
    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
    Savings Spree

    Kids learn financial literacy through game-show action.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)