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58 results
  • Review
    North America

    Gorgeous docuseries surveys nature both peaceful and brutal.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    An Apology to Elephants

    Disturbing animal abuse docu isn't for sensitive viewers.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Africa

    Gorgeous high-definition filmmaking captures never-before-seen moments and turns them into an amazing, educational, watch-together series.
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    (TV, 2013)
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    The Men Who Built America

    Some violent images in well-done business tycoon miniseries.
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    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

    Excellent lessons from Mister Rogers' next generation.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Frozen Planet

    Another gorgeous nature tour -- this time of the Earth's polar regions -- that's great for the whole family.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Speak Up

    Personal stories remind kids to stand up to bullying.
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    10
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    America the Wild with Casey Anderson

    Informative wildlife series about elusive animals.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Secret Millionaires Club

    Warren Buffet's animated money lessons are fun for kids.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown

    Thematic animal adventures are educational fun for kids.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2011)
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    Weird Creatures
    Naturalist offers animal education with a sense of humor.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Heavy Metal Task Force

    Huge machines make for tween-friendly show.
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    9
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    The National Parks: America's Best Idea

    Stunning. Gripping. Inspiring. This PBS series documents the epic struggle of birthing our national parks.
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Nature's Most Amazing Events

    More stunning nature TV from Planet Earth team.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    The Electric Company

    This terrific PBS show teaches through song, rhyme, and other creative tools.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2009)
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    Jonathan Bird's Blue World
    Explorers introduce kids to diversity of marine life.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Jack Hanna's Into the Wild
    Animal pro skims over tricky conservation issues.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2008)
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    Arctic Exposure with Nigel Marven

    Zoologist's tundra travels will inspire families.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Critter Gitters
    Engaging show long on animal facts, short on plausibility.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller
    Fun show will get kids curious about critters.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies
    Nature's diversity comes to life for preschoolers.
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    3
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Blue Planet
    Stunning undersea footage trumps a few storytelling flaws.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Fooled by Nature
    Series puts families' nature know-how to the test.
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    6
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Bindi: The Jungle Girl

    Croc Hunter's spunky daughter carries on his work.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Animal Battlegrounds
    Animals hunt and hide on land, sea, and air.
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2007)