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Movie reviews for science and nature

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    Happy People: A Year in the Taiga

    Fascinating Herzog documentary about Siberian trappers.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Chasing Ice

    Beautiful, affecting documentary about glacier retreat.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Wings of Life

    Lovely, kid-friendly nature docu focuses on bees, birds.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Sid the Science Kid: Sid the Movie

    Series-inspired movie caters to preschoolers' curiosity.
    AGE
    4
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    To the Arctic

    Educational documentary explores life in the frozen wild.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Curious George Swings into Spring

    Friendly monkey's escapades teach tots about nature.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The Whale

    Touching nature docu gets too emotional for littlest kids.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Dust Bowl

    Powerful, disturbing tour through environmental devastation.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

    Series-inspired special teaches kids about animals, caring.
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    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Chimpanzee

    Chimp "adoption" documentary has some scary moments.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Lorax

    Dr. Seuss classic is cute, but watch for product tie-ins.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Genesis Code

    Earnest, talky effort to reconcile religion with science.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Otter 501

    Informative otter docu best for older animal-loving kids.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (Movie, 2012)
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    Born to Be Wild

    Sweet, inspiring tale of two wildlife fairy godmothers.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Wallace & Gromit: World of Invention

    The always charming Wallace and Gromit learn about wild and crazy inventions in this educational series.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Dr. Seuss: The Lorax

    This 1970's animated TV special stands the test of time as a kid-friendly parable about the importance of protecting the environment.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    The Last Lions

    Visually stunning nature docu has some upsetting scenes.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Turtle: The Incredible Journey

    Educational but slow docu may not keep kids' interest.
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    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    African Cats

    Nature docu emphasizes a mother's love and sacrifice.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Hubble 3D

    Space lands on Earth in 3-D glory in this kid-friendly docu.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Cool It

    Controversial but hopeful global warming documentary.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2011)
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    Oceans

    Gorgeous educational docu dives deep for facts; kids OK.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
    Stunning tale of annual migration -- predators included.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    What's on Your Plate?

    Engaging documentary teaches food lessons and inspires kids to follow their curiosity.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)
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    180 Degrees South

    Eco-minded travel docu inspires serious wanderlust.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2010)