World of Dinosaur: The Ultimate Dinosaur Resource - WORLD OF DINOSAURS

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World of Dinosaurs is an interactive encyclopaedia app that uses pictures, sounds, and text to relay facts about Dinosaurs and Pterosaurs. Due to online connectivity and access to online store parental guidance recommended for children under 9 years.

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No gambling content found in the levels played

This review of World of Dinosaur: The Ultimate Dinosaur Resource was completed by the Australian Council on Children and the Media (ACCM) on 21 August 2017.

About the app

This section contains details about the app provided by an ACCM Reviewer.

Name of app: World of Dinosaur: The Ultimate Dinosaur Resource
Developed by: WORLD OF DINOSAURS
Platform reviewed: Apple App Store
Cost: Paid
Developer's suggested age: none
ACCM suggested age: Due to online connectivity and access to online store parental guidance recommended for children under 9 years.
Gambling content advice: No gambling content found in the levels played

ACCM review

This review of World of Dinosaur: The Ultimate Dinosaur Resource contains the following information:

The level to which the game was reviewed

All areas of the app were reviewed

App description

This educational app provides a wide range of information on dinosaurs including the creatures scientific name ie APATOSAURUS, period it came from, length, sound it makes and history. There is section that provides facts and pictures that relate to the discovery and extinction of dinosaurs and a ‘news section’ which includes stories on the latest information related to this topic. There is a link to a kids version of this app, and to the app store, where large illustrations (posters) of selected Dinosaurs can be purchased (see note below re associated costs).

Reviewers comments

The app is relatively intuitive to use and mimics the format of a non-fiction book in the physical world. The use of detailed pictures, aural sounds and text means the app is accessible to a wide range of ages. Children (and adults) can increase their vocabulary on Dinosaurs and improve comprehension skills. This app encourages children to read, however, some younger children may need assistance with the more detailed sections of text.     

In App purchasing

N/A

Online information

Online connectivity

Login required to access iTunes Store

Gambling

None.

Advertising and product placement

There is a menu item called ‘Store’ which takes you to Apple iTunes where you can purchase large illustrations of a selected range of Dinosaurs with prices starting at $49.99. Note: An Apple ID is needed to do this.

The kids version of this app can be viewed through a menu item in this app.

Gender stereotypes and sexual references

None.

Coarse language

None.

Game playing behaviour which may be of concern to some parents

None.

Other

Some of the noises associated with the Dinosaurs are quite loud and scary and may scare young children.

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Content is age appropriate for children this age

Some content may not be appropriate for children this age. Parental guidance recommended

Content is not age appropriate for children this age

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Gambling content advice

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Simulated casino style gambling. Not suitable for minors

Contains some elements of gambling. Some content is not recommended for minors. Parental guidance recommended

No gambling content found in the levels played