It’s clearly the month for dinosaurs: here in the UK, CBeebies has just launched a couple of new prehistoric-focused TV shows, while from the US, PBS Kids has a new dino app.

It’s called Dinosaur Train A to Z, and don’t worry, it’s available outside the US too. Based on the TV show Dinosaur Train, it teaches children about 26 dinos, along with the letters of the alphabet.

“This essential dinosaur collection will not only help kids build reading skills, but will also encourage the exploration of life science and natural history through discovery, play and reading,” claims its App Store listing.

“Through the letters of the alphabet, your child will learn about 26 dinosaurs by touching and feeding them, x-raying them, discovering dinosaur facts and more.”

The app, which includes English and Spanish language options, is aimed at 3-6 year-olds, with a strong science focus as well as its reading and alphabetical aspects.

It looks well-presented, with colourful dinosaurs, lots of facts and – in a future update – the ability for kids to spell their own names using dino-letters.

Dinosaur Train A to Z costs £1.49 for iPhone and iPad on Apple’s App Store, although as parents you can also choose to buy extra dinosaurs packs for £0.69 each as in-app purchases.

For now, two are available: Big Dinosaurs Pack includes a T-Rex, while Horned, Armored & Crested Pack includes a Triceratops. Four more will follow soon: packs for Carnivores, Winged & Feathered, In the Water and Surprise.

Read about more dinosaur apps for kids on Apps Playground, and check out our 100 Best iPad Apps of 2013 e-book – £1.99 from Apple’s iBooks Store