On Beyond Bugs: All About Insects

Review, Appy Chat & Giveaway

Developer: Oceanhouse Media

Review:

(by Christie)

Description:

The Cat in the Hat is your tour guide as you learn all there is to know about insects. Come along and see how these fascinating six-legged creatures, from butterflies and crickets to fireflies and honeybees, inhabit our environment and make everything better for the world around us.

In classic Cat in the Hat rhyming fashion, discover how insects see, smell, communicate and pollinate. Look for information cards from Thing 1 and Thing 2 with interesting facts about the insect world, and find out more about each insect by tapping on instant glossary words throughout the story.

The Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library is a nonfiction series that introduces youngsters to basic science concepts. The titles explore a range of subjects, including dinosaurs, pets, marine life and nature subjects such as trees and outer space.

Recommended ages: 5 – 10

Features:
– Two ways to read: “Read to Me” and “Read it Myself”
– Picture / Word association — words zoom up and are spoken when pictures are touched
– Tap on glossary words throughout the story and learn their meaning
– Interact with the animated objects on each page
– Professional audio narration
– Custom background audio for each scene
– This ‘Universal App’ is optimized for Retina displays and the iPad
– Pages pan & zoom to accentuate the original artwork

Specifications:

Category: Books
Updated: April 29, 2013
Version: 1.09
Language: English
Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.