Issued on Playaway Launchpad, a pre-loaded learning tablet. Content and/or functionality of apps on this tablet may have been modified for use on this device. Powered by rechargeable battery ; container includes one power charging cord. Earphones not required for audio playback. Device does not have Internet connectivity. Individual apps contained on this device may vary.
Contents:
Speakaboos : Frankenstein -- Pictosaurus -- Rapunzel -- Word wizard -- Robo spelling -- Treasure Island -- Know it alls! Snakes! -- Know it alls! Whales -- Inventors who changed the world -- The road not taken -- The turtle with the sunglasses -- Hansel and Gretel.
Summary:
"This 5-level guided reading system helps kids master verbal, reading, and writing skills -- starting at any level. Every app, storybook, and video has been hand-selected to help kids gain the knowledge they need to transition from learning-to-read to reading-to-learn. Independent packs are ideal for readers who have reached the following milestones: - Will explore ideas for discussion - Engages in conversation - Reads with understanding and purpose - Reads and comprehends literature proficiently - Constructs text in an organized manner - Uses transitional and link words" Publisher description. Speakaboos : Frankenstein Victor's experiment was successful in bringing Frankenstein to life. But after his poor treatment of the green creature, who's the real monster? Speakaboos' parent app, HOMER, is a proven early learning program that builds personalized learning plans for children ages 2-8 - complete with this story and others like this! Pictosaurus Figure out over 200 picture riddles in Pictosaurus! The challenge is the image is an object that has been zoomed in, complete the riddle by spelling the word with the 14 letters provided. Rapunzel Escape into a rich fantasy world with the award winning Grimm's Rapunzel from StoryToys! StoryToys has taken the Grimm's Brothers classic and updated it with modern language, a host of dazzling, fully interactive pop-up scenes, wonderful music, narration, and humorous sound effects. Word wizard This unique app builds early literacy skills, phonics, and vocabulary by creating a great foundation for language skills and learning! Use the built-in word lists, which includes: words for beginners, dolch words and 1,000 most frequently used words, to hone your child's skills. Robo spelling Create your own unique spelling lists, practice suffixes, homophones and more in Robo Spelling. Treasure Island Jim Hawkins' ship has been taken over by pirates! Can he escape from Long John Silver and his pirate crew? Like every FarFaria ebook, this title includes professional audio narration with word highlighting and a standards-aligned reading level, independently measured using the Lexile framework. Know it alls! Snakes! As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features stunning graphics and engaging text, this video puts the spotlight on Snakes! Did you know that snakes have two eyes? But they don't have any eyelids, so they can't blink. Awesome life-like illustrations and informative stat boxes filled with interesting facts make this eBook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Know it alls! Whales As part of the unique, science Know-It-Alls! Series that features interesting science facts, this audiobookk puts the spotlight on Whales! Baby whales, called calves, drink milk from their mother's bodies. Some calves may gain as much as 200 pounds a day! Awesome narration and sound effects plus many interesting facts, make this audiobook fun and exciting for young science enthusiasts age 4 and up! Inventors who changed the world From the curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. The road not taken Robert Frost's classic poem, The Road Not Taken, comes to life like never before with this beautiful and touching companion presentation. Heartwarming illustrations accompany the original text, as we follow a young boy on his journey through a yellow wood. The turtle with the sunglasses A cute story with an environmental theme, reinforcing the message "don't litter". eKidz is an award-winning language learning application that helps kids develop reading skills. Each title features interactive listening and reading practice, simultaneous narration adapted by level, reading comprehension, and much more, while providing the opportunity for children to celebrate culture and heritage through exclusive content. Hansel and Gretel Enjoy the classic Grimm's tale of a brother and sister on an amazing adventure to escape a wicked witch and find their way home! Experience this magical story in an all new way in this interactive popup book from StoryToys. This wonderfully illustrated book comes alive through interactive popup games that let you play along and take part in the story yourself!
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.