Here are some terrific experiment and project books for kids who are out of school and looking for something to do, summertime childcare providers, day camp leaders, or anyone else looking for fun, easy activities that will help kids learn about science. Note that parental guidance / assistance is suggested for most of these books, … Read more
Whatever Dad’s taste in movies, he’s sure to find something he likes at a great price in Amazon’s Instant Video Father’s Day Sale. Here are just a few examples (descriptions from IMDB, prices shown are for SD versions): The Longest Day (G, 4.5/5 stars, closed captions available, currently priced at $2.99 to rent and $7.99 … Read more
Pirates! Showdown (4/5 stars, guidance suggested, FREE today only) is today’s Amazon Free App of the Day. From Amazon: Pirates! Showdown is a fast-paced game combining real-time strategy(RTS) and defense tactics. Face off against the fearsome Red Hand privateers in thrilling head-to-head pirate battles on the high sea! Capture towns and other structures to strengthen … Read more
Ascension (The Ascension Series) by A.L. Patterson 4.6 stars – 13 Reviews Kindle Price: 99 cents Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here. Here’s the set-up: What would you do if you were imbued with superpowers? This is the question posed to a group of high school students who are struck … Read more
But first, a word from … Today’s Sponsor Death of a Bankster (A Maddie Richards Mystery Book 2) by David Bishop 4.0 stars – 101 Reviews Kindle Price: 99 cents Text-to-Speech and Lending: Enabled Don’t have a Kindle? Get yours here. Here’s the set-up: Maddie Richards finds herself in the middle of a case which … Read more
This month’s list of 25 Kindle Kids’ Books for $1 Each has some terrific finds! Emma Dilemma, The Nanny, And The Best Horse Ever (4.5/5 stars, chapter book, grade 3 and up) Emma has always loved animals—her two ferrets, the family’s friendly poodle, and her sister’s fluffy cat. But now Emma is in love in … Read more
You’ve probably heard of Dungeons and Dragons, the tabletop role playing game that’s played with dice, maps and figurines, but have you heard of Eclipse Phase? Eclipse Phase takes the same concept and applies it to a futuristic, dystopian world. It’s like D&D for Sci Fi fans! And just as D&D has inspired countless fantasy … Read more
Angry Birds Friends (4/5 stars, guidance suggested, FREE) is now available in the Amazon App Store! From Amazon: Play Angry Birds with your friends… wherever you go! In this FREE new game, you can use your phone to challenge your friends for the title of ultimate pig popper and bird flinger! Play in weekly tournaments … Read more