Unearth the secrets of the green kingdom! Explore the forest, desert, and grasslands in this interactive diorama of the world’s biomes. Conduct the seasons and the weather, ignite a wildfire, and burrow with barking critters. Dozens of species spring to life with algorithmic animations; new surprises arise with every adventure in this STEM-aligned digital sandbox for kids ages 4 - 10.
“If all apps were like Tinybop’s, we wouldn’t worry so much about our kids staring at screens.” — WIRED, June 3, 2014
Plants is the second app in the Explorer’s Library, a series of playscapes designed for kids to dive deep into big ideas. Tinybop’s first app, The Human Body, has reached the #1 spot on the App Store’s education charts in 144 countries and was named one of the App Store’s Best of 2013.
FEATURES
• Temperate forest, desert, and (new!) grasslands are featured in this release of Plants. Buy it now and get the tundra biome for free when it’s released.
• Next up: taiga, tropical savanna, mangroves, and tropical rainforest biomes are forthcoming.
• Detailed, accurate illustrations show scores of plants and animals in their natural habitats.
• Algorithmic animations yield new surprises in every play.
• Spin through days, nights, seasons, and years, to uncover each biome’s lifecycles over time.
• See plant and animal life above and below ground.
• Free, downloadable handbook highlights learnings and interaction tips for parents and teachers.
• Easily switch between text labels in 50+ languages, including scientific names (select languages on your device or in the dashboard).
• Learn and identify species with removable and affixable labels.
• Digital sandbox encourages open exploration and learning.
• A recording tool enables kids and parents to ask each other questions.
• A universal dashboard allows parents to support kids’ learning and view, save, and share conversations with their kids in all Tinybop apps.
• In-device features, including the microphone and gravity sensor, are employed for immersive effects.
• Original artwork and sound design.
• No rules or levels—curiosity is rewarded.
• COPPA compliant.
Handbook
To enrich your learning experience, a free handbook full of facts and interaction tips is available on our site. Download the Plants Handbook here: http://tinybop.com/handbooks.
Privacy Policy
We take your and your child’s privacy very seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child, nor do we allow any third-party advertising.
When the camera, microphone, and other services are used within an app, your information is neither collected nor distributed outside of the app.
About Tinybop
Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists building educational apps for curious kids.
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