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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Super nature-related games, puzzles, activities.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Kids learn all about the natural world -- from what can be recycled to how animals survive harsh winters.
  • Messages:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About WebRangers

Parents need to know that this outstanding site from the National Park Service promotes interacting with nature. The main objective is to complete more than four dozen activities -- puzzles, mysteries, quizzes, etc. -- to earn your "WebRanger" status. The activities vary in difficulty level and topic (parks, animals, nature, people, history, science, and puzzles). Kids can also upload their nature-related photos (they don't publish any identifiable pictures of children's faces) and stories (no personal informational allowed). There's no advertising.

Read our full review by Jean Armour Polly and Heidi Kotansky

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about different national parks and what you can find when you visit them. Why is it important to preserve these parks? What park would you most like to visit and why? How do animals live in the winter? What does a ranger do? What are some things to pack when you go for a hike? How can you tell if water is clean?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Oregon
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Great for all ages!

    I love this site! Its super clean, and super fun! As a plus, you get to learn about people (George Washington, Abraham Lincold, Paul Revere ect., places (streams, harbors etc) etc while also being incredibly entertaining!

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