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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

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Why We Rated This on for Ages 9 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids will learn something with every click of the mouse.

  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    Several distracting ads.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
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    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0
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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 4.0
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    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

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