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This review was originally published by Julie-Anne on February 8, 2013.
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Author/Illustrator:
Terri Johnson and Sherry Cook/Jesse Kuhn
Developer:
Creative 3, L.L.C.
Length (time):
8 - 12 Minutes
Based on non-digital book: No
Allows Own Narration:
Yes
Uses Motion: No
Age: 4 - 8 +
Languages:
English •
Length (pages):
12 Pages
Hours of entertainment in one app! Welcome to the wonderful world of The Quirkles. We're delighted to bring you Gilbert Gas in this 26 book series of fun and entertaining science and literacy exploration.
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THE FEATURES FOR THIS APP INCLUDE:
+ Full Gilbert Gas Book ($11.99 value alone)
+ Record Your Own Voice For Each Page
+ Fun "Meet the Quirkles" Video
+ Full Coloring Book App
+ Fun Puzzle Apps
+ Matching Memory Games
+ Science Experiments
+ Fun Science Facts
+ Fun Experiment Videos
+ Universal App - Buy once and install on all of your devices!
+ HD Graphics - Retina Display for iPad 3 & iPhone
+ Fun and Colorful Illustrations
= HOURS OF ENTERTAINMENT AND VALUE!
Join Gilbert Gas and his friend, Gary Goat, as they learn about carbon dioxide. Discover what happens when a bottle of "gola" is dropped on the ground and then opened. Gilbert Gas explains how plants need carbon dioxide to live. Be sure and try the two related science experiments. You will make things pop, fizz, and blow up!
The Quirkles apps also come with fun games too! This app will provide hours of entertainment for your kids with puzzles, matching games, and a coloring application...and they'll be learning science too!
The Quirkles® are 26 imaginary scientists that help children everyday, all over the world, develop a love and appreciation for science. They offer a fresh new way to integrate literacy and science at school, for educational programs, or at home. Vocabulary builders, two related science experiments, and a character education lesson are also included in each of the 26 alphabet-series books.
[Source: iTunes]
Orientation: Landscape
Format: Universal
Options:
Read Myself, Record, Instructions, Info, Links to: Web, AppStore, YouTube, eMail, Home, Instructions, Info, Music On/Off, Sound On/off, Pause/Play, Settings
App Release Date:
2012-06-17
Size: 47.4 MB
Version: 1.0.6
Lite Version Available: No