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    ToonHeads
    Classic 'toons get documentary treatment.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Is It Real?
    How do legends stand up to science? Tweens+.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Coal Miner's Daughter

    Loretta Lynn's tough but heartwarming biopic.
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    14
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Fingersmith

    Twisty period drama has dark tone, mature sexual themes.
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    15
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Jeopardy!
    What is a classic trivia show with a catchy tune?
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    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    The Adventures of Ociee Nash

    Back when girls had to wear dresses and serve tea, this heroine breaks the mold -- and makes a big impression.
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    7
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Antiques Roadshow

    PBS gem mixes appraisals, history, and suspense.
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    10
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    A Very Long Engagement

    Beautiful WWI love story with gruesome battle scenes.
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    16
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Timeblazers

    Quirky history lessons sure to entertain tweens.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Hands on Crafts for Kids

    Weak crafting show; buy a book instead.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Mentors
    Blasts from the past teach teen how to deal.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    National Treasure

    Historical adventure is a fun romp for tweens and up.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Nick News with Linda Ellerbee

    Ellerbee reports serious world events then discusses pros and cons with kids, promoting lively discussions.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    I Am David
    Beautiful, gentle adaptation of classic novel.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Crashbox

    Fun interactive show challenges grade-schoolers.
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    7
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Finding Neverland
    Not about Peter Pan, and not a kids' movie.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Cash in the Attic

    British antiques show may be hard sell for tweens.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Tutenstein

    The mummy of a child pharaoh livens things up.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2005)
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    Chariots of Fire

    Brilliant true story of 1924 Olympic footrace.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Rikki Tikki Tavi/Yankee Doodle Cricket

    Animated classics are surprisingly educational.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2005)
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    Naked Science

    Science demystified; best for bigger kids.
    AGE
    10
     
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    (TV, 2004)
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    Luther

    Sober historical drama tells valuable tale with some death.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    Mulan

    Disneyfied but dignified tale of Chinese warrior.
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    5
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    The Prince of Egypt
    Well-told story that's careful not to offend.
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    8
     
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    (DVD, 2004)
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    War Game

    Tragic WWI Christmas story with profound themes.
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    12
     
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    (DVD, 2004)