 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
National Geographic Kids
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Learn about the world and its inhabitants.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that among its educational games, kid-friendly animal information, and great footage, this online component to National Geographic Kids magazine does have some scary videos. One about the cane toad, for example, talked about how the cute amphibian is very poisonous -- so poisonous that if a crocodile eats one, it can die. Another showed a brief moment where a cheetah attacked its prey. Banner ads offer subscriptions to magazines and also feature other organizations, but are clearly marked and unobtrusive. There's also a link to the main National Geographic site and its store.
What's it about?
Like in the real world, there's a lot to check out on KIDS.NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM. Once you click on an animal's image, you can read all about it, watch a video of it, see where it lives on a map, send an e-card of it, or print a "collectors card" with the animal and its facts on it. There are also educational games, activities, and all kinds of stories to read (from how the human heart works to how the mountain pine beetle is killing forests).
Is it any good?
Kids will love playing the games, doing the activities, and clicking through to related kid-friendly sites. Just be aware that some of the videos do show big teeth and animals killing prey, which may be a tad frightening. And some of the commentary -- about how a cute cane toad is actually deadly -- can also startle a sensitive kid.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about using animals to promote learning. How can learning about a lion in Africa teach you about the world? Kids will love a trip to the zoo or library to learn more about favorite animals they see on the site.
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