Common Sense Media Review
By Liz Panarelli
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Gorgeous textbook of 44 major events has universal appeal.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 10+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Back in Time
Is It Any Good?
This app does an excellent job achieving its purpose -- to convey a sense of the content and scope of history in an accessible and engaging way. The clock and graphic timeline are really fun to use, and the animations and pictures enliven the text. Kids and adults alike will enjoy exploring this app, which exudes a sense of scientific discovery and curiosity about the still unanswered questions. Of course, in the style of textbooks, this app does not include citations for its facts, so parents may want to discuss this with kids and use the app as a launching point for more research.
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