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All reviews for science and nature

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  • Review
    Life on Fire

    In-depth look at volcanoes takes curious mind to appreciate.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Engineer Girl

    Excellent resource for budding engineers.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
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    Origin

    Self-contained sci-fi thriller adds emotion to immortality.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Jessica Khoury
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Whale

    Touching nature docu gets too emotional for littlest kids.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Far Cry 3

    Violent, bloody first-person shooter has sex and drugs.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Design Squad Nation

    Fun PBS site introduces kids to engineering.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Linnea in Monet's Garden

    Wonderful intro to art and Monet through a kid's eyes.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Christina Bjork, Lena Anderson
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Dust Bowl

    Powerful, disturbing tour through environmental devastation.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
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    Frontier Earth Presented by Walmart

    Unusual animals are educational, but some are harmed or die.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Breaking Magic

    The science behind magic is fun for the whole family.
    AGE
    9
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Reached

    Satisfying, solid resolution of twisting dystopian romance.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Ally Condie
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Assassin's Creed III

    Bloody Revolutionary War adventure best for mature gamers.
    AGE
    17
     
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About Christmas!

    Series-inspired special teaches kids about animals, caring.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    Rounds: Franklin Frog

    Engaging story teaches kids about frogs' life cycle.
    AGE
    3
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Nook HD
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    UnWholly: The Unwind Trilogy, Book 2

    Middle volume of organ transplant trilogy extends suspense.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Neal Shusterman
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Nancy Drew: The Deadly Device

    Exciting mystery teaches about physics and electricity.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Lawrence Hall of Science: 24/7 Science

    Fun, smart science games and activities.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    5
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    Mousetronaut: Based on a (Partially) True Story

    Charming tale of mouse helping astronauts on shuttle flight.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Mark Kelly
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    This Is Not My Hat

    Little fish tries to outsmart big one in funny thief tale.
    AGE
    3
     
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    By Jon Klassen
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    The Hive

    Friendly, curious bees have great messages for preschoolers.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Kids' Planet

    Wildlife site encourages kids to conserve.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
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    What's Left of Me: The Hybrid Chronicles, Book 1

    Intriguing tale of two-souled girl bogs down in repetition.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Kat Zhang
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Sliders

    Smart, thought-provoking sci-fi series is great for teens.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (TV, 2012)
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    Quincy, M.E.

    Seventies version of CSI is entertaining, if old-fashioned.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    VTech InnoTab Software - Brave

    Learning game based on movie has archery target shooting.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: InnoTab, InnoTab 2
    (Game, 2012)