Excellent program, although he takes evolution as a fact, and some parents may have a problem with that.
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Bill Nye the Science Guy: Insects and Reptiles--Leapin' Lizards!
(1995, Rated NR, Family and kids, Starring Bill Nye)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 5, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 6. -
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Funny and engaging science education.
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for Ages 6 and Up
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About Bill Nye the Science Guy: Insects and Reptiles--Leapin' Lizards!
Parents need to know that Nye succeeds in making science attention-getting. His humor and the quick scenes will captivate kids enough to get them thinking about being scientists when they grow up. But be warned: One guest wrestles with an alligator for play, and scientists and keepers hold poisonous snakes, alligators, scorpions, bees, and wasps. Young children may get the wrong idea regarding how much danger is involved.
Read our full review by Amy Kulcak
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the difference between poisonous and non-poisonous animals in their own environment. Are there black widows, snakes, etc? What is the best way to approach (or, more likely, completely avoid) those animals? How do you show respect for a venomous animal?
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- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Cute enough show...
Anyone who knows me knows I hate science. However, my 6th grade Science teacher showed me a Bill Nye video, and though it didn't create any love of science within me, it was cute enough for when you're forced to watch it. Plus, when they're advertising a fake product, if you write down the address to send it to and you actually send a letter, sometimes you get something back!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Educational but boring
I watched this with my 6-year-old and we turned it off about 15 minutes into the show. Bill Nye speaks to the kids viewing as though he is talking to children with a mental disability. The whole show is filled with pointless experiments, unclear explanations about why things happen in nature, and unfunny jokes. It is definately educational, but very boring. A better way to teach your kids about science would be to take a family day trip to a free science museum. There are great ways out there to educate your kids about the wonders of science...but this is not one of them.
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