Who Knew? With Marshall Brain
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 7; suggested age 7. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Factory field trips are smart fun for families.
Why We Rated This
for Ages 7 and Up
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What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Who Knew? With Marshall Brain
Parents need to know that this intriguing docuseries -- which gives viewers an up-close look at the manufacturing processes behind products from automobile airbags to world's largest revolver -- is a great choice for curious families. The host explains each stage of production in a way that's easy for the average viewer to understand, though young kids probably won't have the attention span to follow a project from start to finish. Expect some rare bleeped swearing.
Read our full review by Emily Ashby
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the media serves as a learning tool. Did you find this show educational? Was that its sole purpose? How do producers balance the desire to pass along information with the need to entertain their audience? Do you think this series succeeded on both counts? What did you learn from watching?

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