May 20th, 2011 | posted by: Lynette

Human Body Detectives: Battle with the Bugs

Summary:
Human Body Detectives: Battle With The Bugs:
In an imaginative adventure about the immune system, Human Body Detectives Merrin and Pearl crack their next case. Merrin and Pearl’s cousin Max is sick, threatening everyone’s Mexican holiday. This time the Human Body Detectives find themselves in Max’s body, witnessing firsthand the immune system in action. They befriend a white blood cell warrior who leads them into battle against the offending bacteria…

APPLICATION DESCRIPTION:
PicPocketBook’s mission is to bring quality children’s picture book literature to digital media so that children can enjoy their favorites stories on-the-go, even when they cannot have a physical book read to them.

This app will help your children develop READING skills, while teaching them about health, SCIENCE and healthy choices.

Whether standing in a grocery line, taking a car trip, or waiting in a doctor’s office, PicPocketBooks provide personal, interactive story experiences for children.  Your PicPocket Book is a perfect complement to regular story time with parents and grandparents, and a gentle alternative to flashy, violent digital media time.

Features:
- high fidelity, full-color illustrations that stay true to the original print book
- high quality audio recording
- swipe navigation for page turns
- animated elements
- stories downloadable directly to your device, anytime, anywhere, on-the-go.

LANGUAGES: English

REQUIREMENTS
Compatible with iPad

For more information and to purchase an activity workbook and CD, go to www.drheathernd.com

PicPocket Books is a member of Moms with Apps, a collaborative group of family-friendly developers seeking to promote quality apps for kids and families.
Recommended Ages: 4-7, 8-10, 10+ parents

July 12th, 2010 | posted by: Lynette

Human Body Detectives: The Lucky Escape

 

 

Overview

Human Body Detectives: The Lucky Escape: In an imaginative adventure through the digestive system, Human Body Detectives Merrin and Pearl tackle their first case. The girls’ little brother has swallowed a penny. Now through magic and imagination they find themselves on an adventure through his digestive system where they must grab the penny, save Robbie, and narrowly escape his poopy diaper.
The Human Body Detectives series highlights the girls’ adventures through the different body systems, and teaches kids the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. If children understand how their bodies work, they are more apt to make healthy food and lifestyle choices.

About this App

PicPocketBook’s mission is to bring quality children’s picture book literature to digital media so that children can enjoy their favorites stories on-the-go, even when they cannot have a physical book read to them.

Whether standing in a grocery line, taking a car trip, or waiting in a doctor’s office, PicPocketBooks provide personal, interactive story experiences for children.  Your PicPocket Book is a perfect complement to regular story time with parents and grandparents, and a gentle alternative to flashy, violent digital media time.

Features

  • high fidelity, full-color illustrations that stay true to the original print book
  • high quality audio recording
  • swipe navigation for page turns
  • stories downloadable directly to your device, anytime, anywhere, on-the-go.

LANGUAGES English

REQUIREMENTS Compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch

For more information and to purchase an activity workbook and CD, go to www.drheathernd.com

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August 10th, 2009 | posted by: Eva

Learning in disguise…

I like when education sneaks up on me.

Concepts are often hidden. We don’t learn most of what we know via rote memorization, or by being hit over the head with dry “facts.” Much of the time, we learn by experiencing and taking in knowledge in our own time. 

For me and for many, a lot of learning comes with reading. This kind of learning is critical for young children. Reading picture books is so important! An article on one of our new books, “Cucumber Soup,” emphasizes that “Meaningful learning takes place when children experience math and science [and other subjects] in ways that relate to their own day-to-day lives.”

The cute story of various insects that come together to move a big cucumber, subtly instructs. It explores counting, weight, balance, cooperation, and teamwork. With the recipe for “Cucumber Soup” in the back, it also introduces children to cooking in the kitchen (safely – there is no fire involved in this recipe!). Cucumber soup seems like a delicious summer snack to me!

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