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Best Nonfiction Apps and E-Books of 2013 for Kids

  • CHILDREN'S

    OVER IN THE JUNGLE

    MARCH 6, 2013

OVER IN THE JUNGLE

by Marianne Berkes ; illustrated by Jeanette Canyon ; developed by Malachi Bazan ; Dawn Publications

Rich with learning experiences, Berkes’ book elegantly combines art, reading, counting and music with the natural sciences. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE SKULL IN THE ROCK

    APRIL 23, 2013

THE SKULL IN THE ROCK

by Lee R. Berger ; Marc Aronson ; developed by National Geographic

A terrific piece of paleoanthropology, with a smart blend of scientific sobriety and narrative verve. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    MEGAMAMMAL MEG

    MARCH 28, 2013

MEGAMAMMAL MEG

by Sandra Vohs & illustrated by Daryl Lynch & developed by 3r Interactive LLC

Perhaps it’s time to chime in on her rallying cry: “Boycott dinosaur lunch boxes! No more dinosaur books at story time!” As... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    NOISY FROG SING-ALONG

    OCT. 1, 2013

NOISY FROG SING-ALONG

by John Himmelman ; illustrated by John Himmelman ; developed by Dawn Publications

A nifty aural introduction to various frog species. Full review >

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