App Detail » Busy Train for iPad

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App Description

ALL ABOARD FOR GEOGRAPHY FUN!

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AppAdvice: Featured App

Examiner.com: “Busy Train for iPhone and iPad is a great way for kids and families to learn more about America while they spend time together on the road. It also helps pass the hours riding in the family vehicle.”

Pinning Parent: “The folksy Engineer will take you on a fact-filled train trip across America, where you can learn about our state capitals, state flags, landmarks and even pick up a little trivia along the way”

Parent Grapevine: “I highly recommend Busy Train to any parent who wants their child to learn about the United States.”


DESCRIPTION
"Busy Train" is an interactive storybook with mini-games for kids ages 4 to 8.

The folksy Engineer will take you on a fact-filled train trip across America, where you can learn about our state capitals, state flags, landmarks and even pick up a little trivia along the way.

PLAN YOUR TRIP
Pick your destinations from the map, then hop aboard the Busy Train and get ready for your journey across the United States.

GET TO KNOW AMERICA
At each stop you’ll see the state flag, nickname, capital, notable cities, landmarks, monuments, and major crops and industries.

LANDMARKS
Visit some of our country’s most scenic national parks and monuments, such as Yosemite National Park, the Statue of Liberty, Kennedy Space Center, and more.

MINI-GAMES
Reinforce what you’ve learned as you play mini-games:

CONCENTRATION
- Match state names to capitals
- Match state names to state outlines
- Match states to state flags

BUILD A TRAIN
Practice math concepts as you complete color sequences and number patterns, and assemble a train.

LOAD IT UP
Exercise some early science skills by loading cargo onto boxcars and categorizing by size, weight, state of matter, plants, animals… and more!

CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRAIN
Points earned in the mini-games let you customize your train with items such as new paint, flag decals, antenna balls, and more.

PLAY ANYWHERE
Ride the Busy Train on your home computer, your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. Live internet connection not required.

Busy Train makes geography fun!

App Changes

• October 25, 2012 Initial release
• March 12, 2013 Price decrease: $1.99 -> FREE!
• March 15, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $1.99
• April 02, 2013 Price decrease: $1.99 -> FREE!
• April 03, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $1.99
• May 20, 2013 Price decrease: $1.99 -> FREE!
• May 25, 2013 Price increase: FREE! -> $0.99
• May 28, 2013 New version 1.1
• June 06, 2013 New version 1.2