Back in Time: a thrill ride that doesn't require a souped-up DeLorean
Back in Time, by Landka Apps brings the history of the universe and civilization into the palms of you hands with this gorgeously designed app. Easy navigation based on a 24-hour clock and linear visual timelines make the vastness of this information easier to put in context. This thoroughly engaging look at the universe is brought to life with video clips, interesting facts (did you know the "Big Bang" got its name from an opponent of the theory?) and a soothing soundtrack.
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Sit back and explore pretty much everything with this beautifully illustrated app from Landka Apps. The enormity of space and time is pulled down from the very huge and complex ideas of science and presented in a clean and approachable space. The app opens with an animated introduction to the biggest events in all of history on a timeline that can be skipped if you need to hurry up and get to the big answers. The home screen contains a clock with movable hands to navigate the timeline and shows the big events and number of years into the past the hand has traveled. By clicking the event, users are taken to a hole in space where even easier navigation is possible with a simple swipe of illustrations such as fire, dinosaurs and celestial bodies. Users can click any of these illustrations where more in-depth explanations about their existence, history and interesting facts. Many of these in-depth looks contain animated clips.
In addition to accessing the timeline, the home page also contains options to view the introduction, the "about" section, settings (adjust music volume and language preference) and instructions for using the app.
From iTunes:
Designed for iPad and enhanced for Retina display; Over 300 remarkable images; 60+ amazing animations and videos; 40+ illustrated timelines; More than 200 little-known interesting facts; Music by the composer Rodrigo Leão; Developed in 7 different languages (English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese); No internet connection required.
This app is sure to be a hit with any cosmic-loving family members who are curious about space, history and where the Earth came from.
See the demo by Ellie, here:
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Cynthia looks forward to space week every year even though she would never, ever get into a spaceship. Ever. **Smart Apps for Kids was paid a fee to feature this app.
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