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Nature

(Rated TV-PG, Educational, Starring George Page, Where to watch: PBS, DVD)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Stunning glimpses of our natural world.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 7 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The series never fails to ask important questions about our natural world and the challenges our planet and its inhabitants face.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Varies widely, from none to graphic violence of animals being slaughtered.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Varies; one episode showed gorillas mating.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Nature

Parents need to know that some of the widely varying content may not be suitable for small children, including images of animals being killed and catastrophic natural disasters. Programs can, however, be easily pre-screened by logging on to the show's Web site. Regular viewers will come away with a sense of the great diversity of the natural world and why it's important to protect it.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about a wide variety of issues. Countless dinnertime conversations are all but guaranteed. For example, one episode featured the life of a rare albino gorilla and the need for conservation and protection of his species. Sample questions there could include: Why are gorillas endangered? How close is our connection to primates, and why does that matter? What does "conservation" mean? Broader questions include: Why should you care about global issues like loss of wildlife habitat, global warming, and pollution? What can you do in your own community to protect wildlife?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Very informative!

    I like this show because it teaches about animals, but they add an element of comedy to the show. It is fun to watch - my brother LOVES it. My whole family does! This show has brought us together, distracted us from our problems, and allowed us to just enjoy something we do together - without us getting bored and start fighting. THUMBS UP!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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