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DK The Human Body App is $4.99. The reviews say that it is an award winning app with stunning color and visuals. The app was designed by doctors. The app has a self testing feature that anatomy or biology students could use for test preparation. The app is high resolution and zoomable. There is extensive text and four videos included.

Personal interest Apps:

HD Video app was worth whatever I paid for it. I downloaded it and have been downloading you tube videos to watch on trips or when wi fi is not available. The app stores the videos on my photo stream. The only drawback I see so far is that the videos are not labeled in the photo stream so it could get confusing if I download a lot of them.

I also downloaded the BBC app which was free. It offers world news about things I am interested in like opera and soccer. There are many videos from the BBC news programs and a link to listen to the various BBC radios networks. I really like the app.

I downloaded the PBS app so that I could watch a very extensive library of current and older programs. I was pleasantly surprised to find many Met Opera telecasts. The app has previews of coming series and interviews with actors, etc. There is all the Downton Abbey anyone could hope to watch.

Speaking of Downton Abbey, I also downloaded the app for $1.99. It app has episode guides, behind the scenes interviews and information, and a store (of course). I liked the app because it was continually updated as the series progressed. Free Bates!

British Film Locations is a free app that looked like fun so I installed it. It has interactive features and maps that zoom in to the various locations. My husband and I are planning a trip to Cornwall where Doc Martin is filmed and I want to check out other places to see in the southwest of England. Star Walk is $2.99 and well worth it. The app identifies astronomical feature when the iPad is aimed at or below the horizon. Wish they had this when I was studying astronomy. I bought it I liked it so much.

Cell and Cell Structure is $2.99. The app was developed for middle level students. Ratings were excellent for great animation and goes into great depth.

Moon Phase- Moon Info is $1.99 and is rated as easy to use. It is said to have great graphics and the most interesting feature is that it shows the moon orientation from your current location.

Google Earth is free and is a fun app for students to learn geography and mapping. It is very high interest because students may search areas familiar to them. Maps show political as well as physical aspects of the earth.

MyRadar Pro Weather Map is $1.99 and is highly rated for being quick and easy to use. The app shows all the various types of weather maps for any given area so may be used each a day for ongoing weather study.

The National Geographic World Atlas app is $1.99 and is made for HD retina display viewing. The main advantage for me is that the maps are updated regularly. Some reviews say that the app is still not perfect but is improving over its initial launch. Maybe wait on this one.

WWWF Together is a free app. The app features beautiful photography and information about wildlife. I would use this app with the middle school classes that study environments and the animals of various ecosystems. The reviews mention that the reviewer doesn't believe the app is free.

BBC Earth Wonders is $3.99. The app features photography and video from many of the famous BBC nature programs. The app combines information about living things and the environments they interact with. I would recommend the app for the middle school classes that study ecosystems.

National Geographic Explorer Learning For Home is a free app offering issues of the magazine online. This would be a good resource for science classes or geography classes. <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">The reviews are favorable regarding the material available, but the app has hidden charges if you request certain issues.