Apps
When it comes to nonfiction apps for middle grade students, Kids Discover has produced of high-quality products that make welcome additions to classroom collections. Read what Sara Lissa Paulson has to say about their 'Constitution.'
The other day my desktop printer/scanner decided it would no longer scan. Panicked, I wondered if I could simply take a picture of the page I needed with my smartphone camera. That sorta worked, but the text didn’t look as clear as I hoped it would, so I searched the app store for options. That’s [...]
When asked about the name "Slap Happy Larry," Lynley Stace,the author, illustrator, and developer of haunting original digital stories commented, "In hindsight it’s ridiculously ironic. Neither of us is ‘slap happy,' we don’t know a single ‘Larry’ between us, and our dark stories are not exactly ‘happy!'"
It's a year-long process, but after watching hours upon hours of apps and debating their finer points, we have come up with "SLJ's Top Ten Apps 2013." Our list includes innovative works of stunning quality and depth, along with some familiar characters that host loads of engaging interactivity and game play.
A sword-wielding boy on a quest facing monstrous obstacles against a dramatic landscape–what more could fans of graphic novels and adventure stories ask for? 'Niko and the Sword of Light' delivers all that and more.
Roxie Munro has created a number of maze books; here she takes that concept and turns it into a puzzle app that offers both depth and detail for a range of ages.
This month's selection of "Best Apps" demonstrates the range and diversity of digital material available for children and teens. Where else would Charlie Brown, Franz Liszt, and Slap Happy Larry find themselves on the same page?
Gr 9 Up—As when eating a rich dessert, it's best to remember to start with small bites with this app, a deep and satisfying examination of a powerful piece of music...
Gr 1–5—It's summer and Charlie Brown's All Stars! are trying desperately to win a baseball game...
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