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All reviews for dinosaurs, ocean creatures & space and aliens

393 results
  • Review
    If You Want to See a Whale

    Gentle, lyrical glimpse of a boy waiting to spot a whale.
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    4
     
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    By Julie Fogliano
    (Book, 2013)
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    Return to Nim's Island

    Adventure sequel is well-rounded, family-friendly fare.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    The 5th Wave

    Super-intense, apocalyptic alien-invasion nail-biter.
    AGE
    13
     
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    By Rick Yancey
    (Book, 2013)
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    North America

    Gorgeous docuseries surveys nature both peaceful and brutal.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Star Trek Into Darkness

    Action-packed Star Trek sequel has good story, characters.
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    12
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
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    Power Rangers Megaforce

    Fun action show joins long-running but violent franchise.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Beast Wars: Transformers

    Award-winning '90s series is violent but entertaining.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Power Rangers Wild Force

    Rangers and animals team up in solid installment.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Robotech

    '80s action toon still entertains with intricate storyline.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Monsters vs. Aliens

    Lightweight movie spin-off with comic violence.
    AGE
    7
     
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    (TV, 2013)
  • Review
    Jurassic Park

    Terrifyingly realistic dinos run amok in sci-fi landmark.
    AGE
    12
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
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    Star Trek

    So-so sci-fi shooter based on rebooted movie series.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Oblivion

    Stylized sci-fi entertains; expect deaths, sexy stuff.
    AGE
    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    Space Heroes Universe

    Safe virtual world with fun, space-age games.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    2
    (Website, 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
    Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

    Movie's violence is countered by strong themes of family.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Injustice: Gods Among Us

    DC Comics characters pummel each other -- with some blood.
    AGE
    15
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U
    (Game, 2013)
  • Review
    Defiance

    Smart sci-fi with its own video game, ethical messages.
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    14
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    Defiance

    MMO companion to Syfy TV show focuses on bloody shooting.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: PlayStation 3, Windows, Xbox 360
    (Game, 2013)
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    The Host

    Lots of kisses, but "Twi"-fi thriller isn't that compelling.
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    13
     
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    (Movie, 2013)
  • Review
    LEGO Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Out

    Parody is short, funny, but definitely an ad for LEGO toys.
    AGE
    6
     
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    (DVD, 2013)
  • Review
    Alchemy ~ Genetics

    Kids create crazy animal combos in fun but repetitive app.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, Kindle Fire
    (App, 2013)
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    Max Steel

    Amiable teen superhero fights enemies; lots of merchandise.
    AGE
    8
     
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    (TV, 2013)
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    SkySafari

    Beautiful astronomy resource is rich with information.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
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    Stellarium Mobile Sky Map

    Mobile planetarium brings night sky up close, beautifully.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    4
    Platforms: Android
    (App, 2013)