Best iPad and iPhone apps for Columbus Day

If you want to know more about why we celebrate Columbus Day, then check out our list of the best Columbus apps for both the iPhone and the iPad. #1 - Christopher Columbus Encyclopedia Price: $0.99 For: Phone, iPod touch,  iPad It’s Christopher Columbus day! And one of the best ways to celebrate it is to learn more about one of the greatest explorers in history. Find out how he discovered America using this great encyclopedia. This is an absolute must have if you are a student or a teacher.   #2 - EXPLORERS: The Story of Exploration of the Americas From Before Columbus to Cartier Price: $0.99 For: iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), iPad Ever wonder what America was like long before Columbus came to "discover"  it? Do you want to know which explorers came to America before him? Then this app is what you need. With each explorer you will find a summary of their exploration, a map, biography and more.   #3 - The Journey of Christopher Columbus - Children's Story Book Price: $1.99 For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad Educate your children on Columbus day with this fun app for the kids. While discovering and going through Columbus’ voyage to America, they get to play fun mini games and discover other fun interactive surprises! With over 20 pages of colored graphics and playful sound effects, your children will absolutely love reading this app.   #4 - NYKA Columbus  Price: Free For: iPhone, iPod touch, iPad If your kids aren’t satisfied with the previous app, then they can certainly find fun and amazing facts with Now You Know About Columbus Free app. Learn about where he came from, how he got the idea and what happened when he got there in 1492. This is certainly a valuable source for your children with its well told stories and a whole lot more!