App Friday: Apps for the World Around Us

Welcome to App Friday, a weekly promotion featuring apps at free and special prices. The month of August highlights Back to School themes, and today you’ll find apps for science, socialization, travel and the environment. The “back to school” experience is never perfect, and nor is this App Friday. We had a few glitches with the grid this week, so I’ll feature the apps right here on the blog until our system is back on track. Thank you for joining us!

Participating Apps for August 24th

Click the links to read the app store descriptions. Please note that some apps have purchase modules embedded within the app, or “In App Purchase” (understand those features before making your app available in the home or classroom). Most deals revert back to regular pricing by 8pm US Pacific Time on Friday, unless extended by the developer. If you like an app, please consider leaving a review.

Travel, History and Adventure

• Treasure Kai and the Lost Gold of Shark Island (storybook) – FREE
• The Adventures of Don Quixote (storybook) – FREE
• The Magnificent Traveling Place (storybook) – $.99
• The Plague (history game/book for iPad 2 and iPad 3 only) – FREE + $.99 IAP
• OOKL (ideas for places to visit) – FREE

Science and Environment

• Green Up for iPhone (ecology and biodiversity) – FREE
• A Heart Pumping Adventure (storybook on the circulatory system) – FREE
• Geo Walk (3D world fact book) – FREE
• Solar Walk (3D solar system model) – $.99
• Science apps from Punflay (frog & rat dissection!) – specially priced

Socialization (language, routines & activities)

• PreK Letters & Numbers Spanish PRO – FREE
• Bo’s Bedtime Story (bedtime routines) – FREE
• iLearn Japanese – FREE + IAP
• Hide N See (an app to find secret messages) – FREE
• PlaySquare – WordWorld’s Happy Bday Dog (touchable television game) – FREE

Facebook Party Schedule

The Kids’ App Community joins together every week to share free deals and app news. Join us on Facebook at 10:00 am Paris and 10:00am San Francisco time for the parties. On August 24th, Esther of Heppi Apps will be hosting our Global Kick Off. Next, Karen of Treasure Kai will be hosting from the USA. To attend, visit App Friday on Facebook, and view “Post By Others” to see the conversation.

Shop for Science and Social Studies Apps at AppyMall

Have you seen the AppyMall lately? It’s getting better every week. If you miss the action this App Friday, Siva’s AppyMall has your back. Click here to see apps for Science and Social Studies.

Link Exchange

Got news? List it here! Developers who would like to participate in App Friday on an impromptu basis are encouraged to list their apps in the Link Exchange below. Blog visitors will notice the list can grow up to 100 apps throughout the day! Scan it for relevant titles or compelling deals. To participate, please include the app name in the Link Title, your email, and a URL.