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All reviews for dinosaurs, bugs & pirates

128 results
  • Review
    North America

    Gorgeous docuseries surveys nature both peaceful and brutal.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    New Lands: The Chronicles of Egg, Book 2

    Gross-out humor and adventure in lively Deadweather sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Geoff Rodkey
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs

    Garden fantasy casts a strange spell.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By William Joyce
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Navigating Early

    Compelling adventure as two boys cope with loss, loneliness.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Clare Vanderpool
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Jurassic Park

    Terrifyingly realistic dinos run amok in sci-fi landmark.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    House of Secrets

    Page-turner is the perfect campfire tale but can get gory.
    AGE
    9
     
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    By Ned Vizzini, Chris Columbus
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Dinorama

    In this highly addicting simulation game, kids learn about real-word financial concepts as they build a dinosaur theme park. And unlike many simulation apps, Dinorama doesn't tempt kids with in-app purchases.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Gears of War: Judgment

    Bloody sci-fi shoot 'em up is laced with profanity.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Lottie Paris and the Best Place

    Lottie shows what's fun about the library in vibrant sequel.
    AGE
    4
     
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    By Angela Johnson
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    The Runaway King

    Young king faces pirates, thieves in swashbuckling sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By Jennifer A. Nielsen
    (Book, 2013)
  • Review
    Bugs and Numbers

    Engaging math games span preschool through early elementary.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Fluidity: Spin Cycle

    Fun, downloadable 3DS puzzler lets kids play with physics.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Kinect Party

    Entertaining collection of activities gets kids moving.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Xbox 360
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Elemental

    Never-a-dull-moment futuristic fantasy brims with energy.
    AGE
    12
     
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    By Antony John
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Magic Tree House Series

    Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.
    AGE
    6
     
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    By Mary Pope Osborne
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Toontastic Jr. Pirates

    Kids learn storytelling basics as they create cartoons.
    AGE
    4
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2012)
  • Review
    Ice Age: Continental Drift

    Prehistoric pals hit the seas for an exciting adventure.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2012)
  • Review
    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
    Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault

    Fast-paced action romp with cartoony violence.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion

    Clever cartoon platformer has some tedious elements.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Nintendo 3DS
    (Game, 2012)
  • Review
    Midway Arcade Origins

    Travel back in time with collection of fun '80s games.
    AGE
    13
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
    (Game, 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 Hunters: Brotherband Chronicles, Book 3

    Teen sailors chase cruel pirate captain in exciting sequel.
    AGE
    10
     
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    By John Flanagan
    (Book, 2012)
  • Review
    Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Jake Saves Bucky

    Delightful lessons and swashbuckling fun for preschoolers.
    AGE
    3
     
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    (DVD, 2012)