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All reviews for ages 5 & 11, science and nature

44 results
  • Review
    Backyard Oil

    Oil digging reality is mild, but not much to interest kids.
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    11
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    The Ozone Hole

    Mediocre design buries useful ozone layer facts.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 2013)
  • Review
    Who Says Women Can't Be Doctors?: The Story of Elizabeth Blackwell

    Lively, inspiring bio of America's first female doctor.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Tanya Lee Stone
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    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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    Ice Is Nice!: All About the North and South Poles

    Dr. Seuss characters combine fun story with science facts.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Sid Meier's Civilization V: Gods & Kings

    This fantastic expansion to the top-rated Civilization V game adds religion into the historic mix.
    AGE
    11
     
    Learning
    5
    Platforms: Mac, Windows
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Zui.com

    YouTube-like site for kids is good for play and discovery.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    (Website, 2012)
  • Review
    The House of the Scorpion

    Gripping, gritty sci-fi tale of a clone's identity struggle.
    AGE
    11
     
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    By Nancy Farmer
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Tyler Makes Pancakes!

    Lively cooking story whipped together with fun food info.
    AGE
    5
     
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    By Tyler Florence
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Born to Be Wild

    Sweet, inspiring tale of two wildlife fairy godmothers.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    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)
  • Review
    Bering Sea Gold

    Alaska-themed docuseries with rough and risky gold miners.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (TV, 2012)
  • Review
    Big Kid Life Vet

    Kids help animals by succeeding at simple learning games.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    There's No Place Like Space!: All About Our Solar System

    Facts and features enhance space discovery, Dr. Seuss style.
    AGE
    5
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Jack Hanna's Wild Countdown

    Thematic animal adventures are educational fun for kids.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2011)
  • Review
    Ocean Mysteries

    Corwin's marine field trips are inspiring for families.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2011)
  • Review
    Dino Dan

    Young paleontologist teaches kids about Jurassic giants.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2010)
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    Sci-Trek
    Natural doom and gloom may be too frightening for kids.
    AGE
    11
     
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    (TV, 2009)
  • Review
    Jonathan Bird's Blue World
    Explorers introduce kids to diversity of marine life.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    Lemur Kingdom
    Ring-tailed reality stars face life in the wild.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2008)
  • Review
    Arctic Exposure with Nigel Marven

    Zoologist's tundra travels will inspire families.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Orangutan Island
    Cute, fuzzy reality stars will captivate families.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Spider-Man 3

    Kids will be dazzled, but the story falls short of No. 2.
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    11
     
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    (DVD, 2007)
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    Critter Quest!
    Home-grown adventure for young scientists is lots of fun.
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    5
     
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    (TV, 2007)
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    Animal Exploration with Jarod Miller
    Fun show will get kids curious about critters.
    AGE
    5
     
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    (TV, 2007)