World Landmarks Explorer
2World Landmarks Explorer, Peapod Labs www.peapodlabs.com, ($2.99 on iPad (75 MB) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/world-landmarks-explorer/id897788782?mt=8), for ages 4-up.
Why we like it: Here's a good way to bring geography to life. Good for all ages -- both children and adults, this 23rd title from Chicago-based Peapod Labs contains the same familiar swipe-and-explore navigation you've seen in the ABC Explorer apps. But there's a new twist -- satellites views of 112 world landmarks from 53 countries by way Google Maps. When combined YouTube videos and 336 jaw droppingly clear photos, this app puts a lot of "wow" at your fingertips.
Need to know: No reading is required which is both a strength and a weaknesses. The addition of short paragraphs would increase the language enrichment value of this app. We also wanted a way to turn off the looping background music.
Video review: http://youtu.be/BNdJnbm2Yu4
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