prMac serves to enhance the visibility of press releases in the Mac world, offering Mac-centric news media distribution services as well as top-notch RSS feeds. © 2013 prMac http://prmac.com/ en-us http://prmac.com/release-id-57671.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57671.htm Thu, 16 May 2013 09:10:00 CST Milan based Ebooks&Kids today announces the recent release of Wee Kids ABC 1.0 and Wee Kids Math 1.0 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Both learning apps have made an instant splash on the App Store, rising to the top of their categories and grabbing the spotlight as featured apps in Apple's exclusive New iPhone Education and Kids Games Lists. These uniquely engaging, effective, entertaining, learning apps blend vibrant animation with dynamic mini-game scenarios. http://prmac.com/release-id-57649.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57649.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 10:15:00 CST Thandros Media Corp. is pleased to announce the release of its first interactive iBook: Food for the King 2.0, a playfully illustrated, joyfully narrated, interactive story, free in the iBookstore. The king of Ud is sad, really sad, and we know just the right robot to help him. Thandros to the rescue! Thandros, a helpful, full of ideas robot, helps the people of Ud see that by helping the king when he needs it, they find what they were looking for. http://prmac.com/release-id-57384.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57384.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 07:00:00 CST Codebringers Software today introduces Numerology - The Pocket Numerologist 1.0 for iOS devices. "Numerology - The Pocket Numerologist" App helps people gain amazing insight into their lives, personalities, challenges they currently face or yet to come and their compatibility with the loved ones and business partners. Because each person is born with a unique set of numbers, Numerology uses those numbers to make special calculations and their results are used to create interpretations. http://prmac.com/release-id-57389.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-57389.htm Wed, 08 May 2013 06:00:00 CST Spanish studio, Play Creatividad today announced that its popular iPoe Collection has accumulated more than 500,000 downloads. Honored with the Best Fiction App at the Publishing Innovation Awards in 2012, The iPoe Collection contains some of the best-known stories of the author, such as The Oval Portrait, The Black Cat, The Raven and The Masque of the Red Death in two volumes, enriching them with illustrations, animation, interaction and an original soundtrack. http://prmac.com/release-id-56913.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-56913.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:40:00 CST To celebrate the World Book Day, Play Creatividad announces that iPoe Collection Volume 1 v.2.7, the unique experience of Edgar Allan Poe stories, will be free. The stories are presented in a classic typeface on slightly aged paper that gives the app a traditional look. But users will discover that this isn't a conventional book when they swipe to pages with macabre illustrations that hook them, animations that make the horror alive and an original soundtrack brings them closer to the stories. http://prmac.com/release-id-56836.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-56836.htm Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:00:00 CST Melbourne based MiBooks today introduces The Puppy who lost his bark, their brand new pet-themed kids adventure book for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Embark on an adventure with a family and their puppy, as they try everything they can think of to help him find his bark. The Puppy who lost his bark's interactive style engages children whilst they are reading, allowing them to touch and interact with objects and characters that provide rich visual and aural feedback to the reader. http://prmac.com/release-id-56738.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-56738.htm Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:05:00 CST FarFaria, a top ranking children's storybook app, is celebrating its first birthday by announcing record-setting reading engagement and exciting new directions. Since the launch in April of 2012 over two million stories have been opened in FarFaria with subscribers reading more than five times the national average each week. Additionally, 25% of subscribing families are making FarFaria part of their day-to-day, reading in the app for their nightly bedtime routines. http://prmac.com/release-id-56554.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-56554.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:00:00 CST Inkstone Mobile, maker of the top-selling speed-reading, ebook reader, and audiobook apps QuickReader, MegaReader, and Audiobooks HQ, has expanded its library of audiobook content with the addition of a new indie audiobooks catalog and the launch of a new subscription service. The subscription service will be available in a new update to Audiobooks HQ, Audiobooks HQ 2.0, as well as in a new free version of the app, Audiobooks Free. http://prmac.com/release-id-56555.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-56555.htm Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:25:00 CST CoolAsh Studio is pleased to introduces Slibby the Snail Adventures: The Stolen Food 1.0 for iPad and iPhone on the App Store at the introductory price of $0.99 USD until May 1th. This great interactive storybook encourage children to actively participate in storytelling process. Adding another level of interactivity, young readers must help Slibby overcome challenges throughout the this gorgeous app. http://prmac.com/release-id-56442.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-56442.htm Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 CST Seattle based Early Ascent, LLC today introduces Reading Raven Volume 2 HD 1.0 for iPad. Reading Raven has quickly earned recognition as one of the very best learn-to-read games in the education category. Volume 2 continues the superbly engaging learning series with new lessons and step-by step activities that help young children build a solid foundation for reading. Reading Raven Volume 2 HD teaches kids to read more complex words and sentence structures that include digraphs and blends. http://prmac.com/release-id-56397.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-56397.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:15:00 CST Seattle based Red Card Studios today introduces Veggie Bottoms 1.0, its new children's eBook for iOS devices. Veggie Bottoms features unique animated characters that help educate young users about the healthy aspects of various fruits and vegetables. Children can interact with the colorful and lively characters by touching and shaking their screen. Young readers will giggle with glee when they discover these cute little vegetables and fruits and see them spin to reveal their "bottoms." http://prmac.com/release-id-56389.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-56389.htm Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:00:00 CST Vidya Books, a division of Vidya Gaming LLC, announced today that it has successfully raised the necessary funds to secure the launch of its innovative e-book platform and first book. Created by video game makers who love reading, Vidya Books is set to shake up the book publishing industry as the first and only e-book platform that is completely focused on using technology to inspire a passion for reading, rather than as a distraction. The app will be launched for iPad and iPhone within 60 days. http://prmac.com/release-id-55980.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55980.htm Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:00:00 CST While the snow from the last weekend's major winter storm is melting, the awards are stacking up for Spinlight Studio. So far this year, the award-winning educational app developer has racked up two Parents' Choice Awards and one Editor's Choice from Children's Technology Review. And now, they've earned top honors at the First Annual ON for Learning Awards Ceremony, recognizing the 51 best digital products for children. http://prmac.com/release-id-55750.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55750.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:55:00 CST Mercer Mayer's beloved character stars in The Trip - Little Critter Reading Adventure 1.0 and Gamepak apps, available from Silver Dolphin Books. The interactive apps provide hours of entertainment and impart early reading, math and creative problem-solving skills. The Trip - Little Critter Reading Adventure app is based on Mercer Mayer's classic book of the same name and features his incredible original artwork. The complementary Gamepack app includes over 50 fun and engaging activities. http://prmac.com/release-id-55716.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55716.htm Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:00:00 CST Leading children's app developer, Duck Duck Moose wins a 2013 Parents' Choice Gold Award for their new 'Duck Duck Moose Reading' app. Duck Duck Moose is the only publisher that has received fifteen Parents' Choice Awards for their mobile apps. Duck Duck Moose Reading teaches phonics with 9 different word and letter activities and more. The Gold Award is the top honor awarded by Parents Choice Foundation, which has been reviewing children's media since 1978. http://prmac.com/release-id-55654.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55654.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:00:00 CST Wanderful Interactive Storybooks, award-winning developer of apps for today's digital kids, has released its latest interactive story, Ruff's Bone 1.0 for iOS. For a limited time this app in both English and Spanish is Free on the App Store. Originally published by Living Books, Ruff's Bone has been updated with new interactive features and is the latest storybook app released by Wanderful. Ruff's Bone is an offbeat and out-of-this-world adventure of a dog's far-ranging hunt to find his bone. http://prmac.com/release-id-55648.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55648.htm Tue, 19 Mar 2013 07:40:00 CST In honor of Holi Fest, three top app developers discount India-themed Story Book Apps from March 27th-29th. The developers of Laloo the Red Panda (Laloo LLC), Little Blue Jackal (Niyaa LLC), and The Magnificent Travelling Palace (Plane Tree Family Productions) have joined forces to cross-promote this unique sale opportunity. Sharing a common love of the country of India, all three developers are women who founded their own story app companies. http://prmac.com/release-id-55516.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55516.htm Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:35:00 CST Perdrix Apps today introduces Perdrix TXT 1.0, their first app released exclusively for iOS devices. Perdrix TXT is a plain text e-book reader, offering an experience close to the real book. Perdrix TXT offers the spatial context found in real books, with the search, dictionary and copy tools of e-books. Readers can turn pages in a realistic fashion, use the intuitive "book edgeways" indicator to see where they are or skip to a different place, and use a personalized bookmark like a real one. http://prmac.com/release-id-55514.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55514.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:55:00 CST Kidonkadonk is proud to announce the availability of Say It Sight Words 2.0 for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, a learning tool for early readers that uses Siri-like speech recognition technology to provides an independent learning opportunity for students developing sight word (high frequency word) mastery. The app comes with the common word lists used by teachers in the classroom, making it convenient to use for parents at home and teachers in the classroom. http://prmac.com/release-id-55389.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55389.htm Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:30:00 CST Preschool University today introduces ABC SPELLING MAGIC 1 Short Vowel Words Deluxe for iOS, which provides practice in building and "spelling" 3-letter words. Designed to enhance phonological awareness, the app employs interactive sounds, pictures, and letters. Each letter and picture has its corresponding sound. In the Word Building mode kids are provided with only the required letters to build words, while in the Movable Alphabet mode, they must select from the entire alphabet to build words. http://prmac.com/release-id-55272.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55272.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:30:00 CST Spanish studio, Play Creatividad announced that its iPoe Collection Volume 1, the unique experience of Edgar Allan Poe stories, will be free for a limited period of time. The stories are presented in a classic typeface on slightly aged paper that gives the App a traditional look. But you'll discover that this isn't a conventional book when you swipe to pages with macabre illustrations that hook you, animations that make the horror alive & the original soundtrack brings you closer to the stories. http://prmac.com/release-id-55271.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55271.htm Fri, 08 Mar 2013 05:30:00 CST Kid's Academy Company today introduces Montessori ABC for Kids HD, the ultimate Alphabet Workbook that allows kids to learn and trace the letters of the alphabet at their own pace. Based on the proven Montessori learning method, the app introduces young iPad users to the exciting world of letters and words. The app helps teach letters, phonics and words via beautifully designed animations as well as takes children step-by-step through letter formation. http://prmac.com/release-id-55015.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55015.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:05:00 CST NorthSouth Books announces the upcoming release of its new animated children's book, Little Polar Bear, written and illustrated by Hans de Beer. Little Polar Bear, set for release on March 7, will be available in freemium and full-paid versions on iOS and Amazon Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD from iTunes and the Amazon Marketplace. Little Polar Bear tells the story of Lars, a polar bear who has never known anything other than his natural habitat of snow and ice, who heads off on an adventure. http://prmac.com/release-id-55005.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-55005.htm Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:00:00 CST Brush of Truth, an award-winning book app for kids 8-12, will be on sale on the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch March 1-8 in honor of National Reading Month and Read Across America Day. This interactive storybook app, geared to third- through sixth-graders, is written in second person and lets the user choose how the action unfolds at critical points in the plot. Recognized for its appeal to reluctant readers, Brush of Truth was created by Story Bayou, a mom's vision to get kids to read. http://prmac.com/release-id-54955.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54955.htm Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:00:00 CST BestGoodMove is proud to announce today the global availability of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp 1.0. Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp presents the legendary story of Aladdin in a highly interactive book-like format. With over 40 pages of easily readable text, interactive elements and original music, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp takes readers through the journey of the magical story. By being completely responsive, Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp will instantly grab the attention of the user. http://prmac.com/release-id-54823.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54823.htm Fri, 22 Feb 2013 09:05:00 CST Award winning author and illustrator Marcus Pfister is delighted to announce the release of his new animated children's book, Rainbow Fish - Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish 1.0. The interactive book is aimed at children who have not yet started reading, as well as those who have only recently began to develop their reading skills. As the narrator reads the book, readers have the option of showing the text on screen with highlighted words, so children can easily follow along. http://prmac.com/release-id-54813.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54813.htm Fri, 22 Feb 2013 07:45:00 CST Blue Wolf today announces "BOOM! - Music Edition", a moral, touching and new graphic novel for man in iBooks. Douchebag! Ugly from head to toe. Here is his funny overnight story. Meet the unique display, sophisticated pen-line, glamorous sensiblity illustration! Here, you can have a special experience you never had. Funny romance overnight story that is impressive enough to shake your emotion. BOOM! features a unique display with sophisticated pen-line illustrations. http://prmac.com/release-id-54719.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54719.htm Wed, 20 Feb 2013 06:50:00 CST Recently introduced by software developer LinkDotz Inc., NewsPlayer 1.0 lets you not only read the latest news and stories from your favorite blogs, magazines, newspapers and social networks but also listen to them like an mp3 player. Featured as a New and Noteworthy app, NewsPlayer aggregates RSS and social network feeds & makes it easy to add them by providing 11 categories. Users can listen to English in 4 different kinds of voices and choose them depending on the part where he or she speaks. http://prmac.com/release-id-54555.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54555.htm Sat, 16 Feb 2013 04:35:00 CST Blue Wolf today introduces "A grandfather and village," a moral, touching and new picture novel for children in iBooks for iPad. Developed for both children and adults like, "A grandfather and village" is a fantastic iBook compatible picture storybook that is fully illustrated with hand made drawings. In this free picture storybook, Children will learn to respect others from reading these meaningful stories of grand pa who has a wicked personality. http://prmac.com/release-id-54508.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54508.htm Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:00:00 CST iStoryTime and Fox Consumer Products today announced that they have combined the entire Ice Age Storybook Collection into one lower price, a 44 percent savings over buying separately. The Ice Age Storybook App Collection features character audio narration and vivid imagery from the motion picture franchise. To sweeten the deal for Valentine's Day, there is an introductory 90 percent savings over buying separately for the entire collection until February 18, 2013 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. http://prmac.com/release-id-54466.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54466.htm Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:00:00 CST Bold Creative and Parragon Books/Meadowside Books have brought Il Sung Na's award-winning children's picture book to life in digital form with the release of The App of Sleep 1.0.1 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. The read-along storybook preserves Il Sung Na's beautiful illustrations of the starry night and a wide-awake owl, while taking advantage of the iPad's unique multi-touch functionality for a remarkable interactive experience. http://prmac.com/release-id-54422.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54422.htm Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:00:00 CST Brush of Truth, an interactive book app for kids 8-12, was rated four stars by The iMums, a children's educational technology review site. Created by Story Bayou, Brush of Truth features 125 pages of story and colorful illustrations, with 65 decision points and 20 possible endings. Recognized for its appeal to reluctant readers, this book lets the user choose how the action unfolds at critical points in the plot. This is a great storybook that will have your child reading for hours. http://prmac.com/release-id-54293.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54293.htm Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:20:00 CST Kids reading ebooks has almost doubled since 2010, and kids reading on iPads has grown 700 percent, making book apps a relevant means of getting kids to read. Carisa Kluver and Digital Kid's Author have released a two-minute video short on how book apps get kids to read on iPads. The video tutorial explains how book apps have interactive features like animation, sound and story choices that engage kids in reading. Digital Storytime is a valued resource for parents, teachers and librarians. http://prmac.com/release-id-54152.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-54152.htm Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 CST As you and your family head to the stadium on the day of the football cup final, could an injury to a star player lead to an odd and unlikely new player to take to the field, with a chance of becoming a hero? MiBooks today introduces The Unlikely Substitute 1.0, their brand new soccer-themed kids adventure book for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Choose your team, your colours and the direction the story takes as you try to help your team achieve fame and cup glory! http://prmac.com/release-id-53921.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53921.htm Mon, 28 Jan 2013 09:40:00 CST iPoe Collection, the iOS application which showcases Edgar Allan Poe's writings in an interactive manner, gets a long awaited update today that features The Raven, the widely popular poem by the American author published in 1845. Completely brought back to life with wonderful illustrations and a music piece composed for the poem. The Raven completes the second volume of the iPoe Collection, an award winning App that recently received the Publishing Innovation Award for the best Fiction App. http://prmac.com/release-id-53734.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53734.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:00:00 CST Ideamplifier today introduces ClipBook 1.0.0, its new bookmarker and sentence collector utility for iOS devices. Featuring a quick and easy user interface, ClipBook was developed specifically for paper book readers. It helps you manage your book collection and save your favorite and impressive quotations from the books in one place. You can also backup the quotes you want to remember for long term to Evernote safely. Share your inspirational quotes with your friends via FaceBook and Twitter. http://prmac.com/release-id-53730.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53730.htm Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:30:00 CST Inkstone Mobile's advanced audio player offers iOS users free downloadable recordings of the Bible. Listen, learn, and study the messages of the Bible in a completely new way with Audio Bibles 1.0. Audio Bibles also features Inkstone Mobile's signature stylish user interface, complete with bookmarking features to highlight and save important passages. With each bookmark, the user can also take notes, making the app a great resource for those studying the Bible in groups or on their own time. http://prmac.com/release-id-53606.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53606.htm Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:40:00 CST Quran Touch Inc today introduces Quran Touch HD Version 1.0 for iOS. With verse-by-verse translation, audio, and explanation of actual Quran text in Arabic, Quran Touch Inc is aiming to revolutionize the study of the Muslim Holy Book. Features such as continuous verse recitation, social media sharing, support download, memorization reminders, bookmark categories, adjustable highlight and other customization options allow ease of use while going through the holy Quran. http://prmac.com/release-id-53539.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53539.htm Thu, 17 Jan 2013 06:00:00 CST Word Pivot LLC announces WordPivot, a reading app that creates quizzes inside your favorite eBooks to help turbocharge vocabulary, increase IQ and improve the likelihood of academic success. With support for thousands of titles and thousands of words, WordPivot features the two most important ingredients for information retention, context and repetition, without distracting from the reading process. Social features allow users to share, comment on and view updates from friends or teachers. http://prmac.com/release-id-53489.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53489.htm Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 CST Smart4Kids LLC today announces Smart4Kids English 1.02, its interactive learn-to-read educational app developed for iOS devices. Smart4Kids uses interactive games to build your child's reading confidence through a progression of 36 units embracing the concepts of a 1st grade curriculum. Mini-stories highlight words as the narrator reads so your child can follow along. The games include activities such as word completion, word sorting, word matching, sound matching, memory tests, and more. http://prmac.com/release-id-53292.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53292.htm Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:00:00 CST Brush of Truth, a book app for tweens 8-12, was named one of "8 Apps That Foster Creativity in the Classroom" by Teachers With Apps. This educational app was created by Story Bayou, a mom's vision to get kids reading through technology. Brush of Truth lets the user choose how the action unfolds at critical points in the plot. The app has 125 pages of story and colorful illustrations, with 65 decision points and 20 possible endings. It is available on iOS, Kindle Fire, Google Play and Windows 7. http://prmac.com/release-id-53169.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53169.htm Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:30:00 CST i-Itch Inc is pleased to announce their teacher developed reading readiness app, ABC Shakedown Plus, is now boosted by YogiPlay! Yogi Play integrates only the highest quality, teacher approved apps on the market today. ABC Shakedown Plus is a timeless learning tool featuring three multi-sensory games that foster literacy by introducing and reinforcing letter recognition and letter sounds through interactive game play that implements delightful animation and audio. http://prmac.com/release-id-53173.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53173.htm Mon, 07 Jan 2013 05:00:00 CST CJ Educations introduces DwellStudio - Good Morning TOUCAN, Goodnight OWL 1.2, its new children's educational app for iPad. Developed for ages 2 - 4 years old, this eBook is a collection of two charming animal stories with repetitive narration and Dwell Studio's modern design will be loved by parents and children alike. Both stories introduce children to animals, such a sloth, tree frogs, or a moose and provide the opportunity to talk about the differences between day animals and night animals. http://prmac.com/release-id-53146.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-53146.htm Sat, 05 Jan 2013 08:00:00 CST Diana Ward from the Cayman Islands has teamed up with Virtual GS in Singapore to release her successful children's picture book on the app store. The younger children can listen as Marlee and her 4 legged friends go on a journey to help a distraught lady find her precious diamond earring. The older children can read with their parents and improve their reading skills as they have the voiceovers for back up to any mistakes they may make. Set on the beautiful Caribbean island. http://prmac.com/release-id-52646.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-52646.htm Mon, 24 Dec 2012 05:00:00 CST Preschool University today introduces ABC READING MAGIC 1 Short Vowel Words Deluxe for iOS, which provides practice in reading 3-letter words. Designed to enhance phonological awareness through learning games, the app employs sounds, pictures, and letters. When the child touches one of the three blank letter tiles, they hear the corresponding letter sound aloud. Kids must correctly blend letter sounds they hear to make words, segment words they hear into letter sounds, and read complete words. http://prmac.com/release-id-52614.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-52614.htm Fri, 21 Dec 2012 05:30:00 CST Preschool University today introduces ABC READING MAGIC 4 Silent Final e Deluxe 1.0 for iOS, which provides practice in reading silent final e words, but also teaches the two prerequisite skills: blending and segmentation. The app has three modes: Blending, where children touch a row of rectangles, hear a sound from each one, and blend them together to form a word; Segmentation, where kids hear a word, then separate it into sounds; and Reading, where students read complete words. http://prmac.com/release-id-52441.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-52441.htm Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:00:00 CST Brush of Truth, an interactive book app for kids 8-12, was named a 2012 Media of the Year winner in Creative Child Magazine's 2012 Holiday Toy & Baby Guide. Brush of Truth was created by Story Bayou, a mom's vision to get tweens to read. The app lets the user choose how the action unfolds at critical points in the plot. The app has 125 pages of story and colorful illustrations, with 65 decision points and 20 possible endings. It is available on iOS, Kindle Fire, Google Play and Windows 7. http://prmac.com/release-id-52350.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-52350.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 07:00:00 CST Preschool University today introduces ABC READING MAGIC 3 Multiple Syllables Deluxe 1.0 for iOS, which provides practice in reading words with multiple syllables, but also teaches the two prerequisite skills: blending and segmentation. The app has three modes: Blending, where children touch a row of rectangles, hear a sound from each one, and blend them together to form a word; Segmenting, where kids hear a word, then separate it into its sounds; and Reading, where students read the words. http://prmac.com/release-id-52346.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-52346.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 06:00:00 CST See Here Studios has donated 8500 bamboo plants to Pandas International for conservation efforts. The plants will be used to reforest nearly 2 acres of land at panda reserves in the Sichuan Province of China, the natural habitat of the giant panda. The Three Pandas Animated Storybook transports the story of Goldilocks and the three bears to the home of three adorable panda bears. To celebrate the donation, the app will be on a limited time sale through the end of December 2012. http://prmac.com/release-id-52338.htm http://prmac.com/release-id-52338.htm Tue, 18 Dec 2012 05:00:00 CST You Logic AG today introduces Puschel 2 - Adventure in the Eucalyptus Forest, its new children's ebook for iPad. This interactive book takes little children, age three or older, on an exciting discovery journey. It introduces them to a koala bear named Puschel and his friends from the Australian continent. Marietta Wahl's story has been illustrated with watercolor paintings by Andreas Koridass. Children can read it themselves, or have it read to them in one of three languages.