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Journey to Planet Earth
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Earnest environmental docu doesn't pull punches.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Journey to Planet Earth
Parents need to know that this PBS documentary series explores global issues related to the environment and the world's peoples. Topics can be alarming, like "Will we have enough food and water to feed the world's growing population?" And some of the data shared -- such as the fact that 25 square miles of Louisiana coastline disappear each year due to the consequences of global warming -- can be chilling. Footage of houses being swept away in floods and young children scavenging for food in the trash might disturb some kid viewers. That said, the show does make an effort to include positive news and optimistic pronouncements along with the dire ones.
Read our full review by Sierra Filucci
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about activism. What makes someone an activist? What is the media's role in spreading messages related to specific causes? What point(s) is this series trying to make? What do you think producers want the show to accomplish? What issue or issues do you feel strongly about? What got you interested in that topic -- TV, a celebrity, a movie, hearing people talk about it? How can you make a difference in that area?
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