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Weird Creatures (Science Channel)
Parents Need to Know...

that this educational series -- which follows naturalist Nick Baker as he travels the world looking for unusual animals -- delivers its information in a way that's both funny and easy to follow. Kids used to nature shows will probably be ... read more

Age 8+
Weird Creatures
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Nature, Inc. (Planet Green)
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that this British series attempts to put a dollar value on the ways that nature sustains global economic growth. It takes a rather critical tone, suggesting that environmental and financial losses will continue to grow if policymakers ... read more

Age 12+
Nature, Inc.
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The National Parks: America's Best Idea (PBS)
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that this stunning historical look at America’s national parks from award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns is an excellent pick for families. More than just a collection of awe-inspiring sights, the series is also a gripping history lesson ... read more

Age 7+
The National Parks: America's Best Idea
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MysteryQuest (History)
Parents Need to Know...

that because many of history's mysteries involve issues related to war, violence, and other less-than-happy subjects, some of the scenes in this series might be disturbing for sensitive or younger viewers. That said, the re-enactments ... read more

Age 11+
MysteryQuest
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Mega Beasts (Discovery Channel)
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that this series’ focus on ferocious prehistoric beasts means that there are lots of confrontations between the computer-generated images of the predators and their prey, whom they bite and disembody -- usually with plenty of bloody ... read more

Age 10+
Mega Beasts
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Nostradamus Effect (History)
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that this downer of a history series is all about various prophecies that have popped up through the ages that might or might not mean the world is going to end. The many scenes of misery, war, and destruction could definitely upset ... read more

Age 12+
Nostradamus Effect
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Dinosaur Train (PBS)
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that this series encourages preschoolers’ curiosity about the world around them as it introduces them to basic scientific principles and several species of prehistoric creatures. Each story exposes kids to science terms like ... read more

Age 3+
Dinosaur Train
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Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World (Travel Channel)
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that this series -- in which host Andrew Zimmern partakes in unusual (by American standards) dietary choices like jungle rats and raw pig brains-- isn’t for the faint of heart ... or stomach. It's a little more intense than Zimmern's ... read more

Age 9+
Andrew Zimmern's Bizarre World
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Eco Company (Syndicated)
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that this kid-friendly educational series is intended to encourage young people to learn about and participate in protecting the planet. The show’s teen hosts promote green living and profile people and organizations that also support ... read more

Age 8+
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Popular Science's Future Of (Science Channel)
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that this futuristic series features some of the most advanced high-tech research out there, showing how these concepts have the potential to significantly change the way people live. It also provides a valuable reality check, showing the ... read more

Age 10+
Popular Science's Future Of
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Raging Planet (Discovery Channel)
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that this series presents potentially devastating natural occurrences like tornadoes, lightning, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions as both ominous and violent. It includes interviews with survivors of natural disasters, as well as ... read more

Age 12+
Raging Planet
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Clash of the Gods (History)
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that this educational series offers up fascinating tidbits about the origins of the mythical Greek gods -- a popular subject among many tweens. But along with that information comes stylized depictions of violence and monsters that could ... read more

Age 10+
Clash of the Gods
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Catch It Keep It (Science Channel)
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that this science-based series demonstrates some of the real-world applications of technology and construction skills like carpentry and welding. Contestants must work together, combining their know-how and keeping a cool head under ... read more

Age 9+
Catch It Keep It
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Time Team America (PBS)
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that this fascinating series is a great choice for curious families. Experts draw on their knowledge and clues they unearth to draw new conclusions about the past, demonstrating effective teamwork and use of the scientific method while ... read more

Age 7+
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That's Impossible (History)
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that this educational series about the thin line between cutting-edge science and the incredible depends heavily on speculation from experts, who often discuss classified military projects and advanced research. There’s a big emphasis ... read more

Age 10+
That's Impossible
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Ecopolis (Planet Green)
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that this educational "green" series looks at technological solutions for sustainable urban living by imagining the environmental problems of a fictitious future city. It’s informative, but the ongoing scientific conversations ... read more

Age 10+
Ecopolis
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Monsters Inside Me (Animal Planet)
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that the gross-out "yuck" factor is extremely high in this show about ootentially deadly parasites -- in fact, it's kind of the point. Sensitive kids (or adults!) could easily be scared or made paranoid by the animation of the ... read more

Age 11+
Monsters Inside Me
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Hooked (National Geographic Channel)
Parents Need to Know...

that although this fish-centric educational series includes some good information, the over-hyped narration makes it clear that the show's emphasis is on the animals' deadly predatory powers and the fight between angler and fish, rather ... read more

Age 10+
Hooked
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Exodus Earth (Science Channel)
Parents Need to Know...

that this entertaining educational series about the challenges of colonizing another planet or moon doesn't have any swearing, sex, drinking, or smoking -- just lots of very dangerous simulated expeditions. Computer simulations dramatize ... read more

Age 10+
Exodus Earth
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Nature's Most Amazing Events (Discovery Channel)
Parents Need to Know...

that this stunning natural history series from the producers of Planet Earth offers an inspiring glimpse into the global wildlife population's mostly unseen struggles for survival. Young and/or sensitive viewers may have a tough time with ... read more

Age 6+
Nature's Most Amazing Events
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Science of the Movies (Science Channel)
Parents Need to Know...

that while there's no iffy content in this investigative series about the secrets behind movie visual effects, the technical subject matter is pretty advanced even for today's tech-savvy kids. While the host does a good enough job of ... read more

Age 10+
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