Common Sense Media Review
By Emily Ashby
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Impressive nature docu is fun and educational.
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What's the Story?
What causes the northern lights? How was the Great Barrier Reef formed? What forces of nature combined to create the Grand Canyon? In Discovery Channel's impressive docuseries FEARLESS PLANET, scientists offer some answers. They explore the geological origins of the Earth's features -- including glaciers, volcanoes, canyons, and deserts -- and describe how natural forces like wind, water, and fire combined to create the landscape we see today. Strikingly realistic computer graphics illustrate how the creation process likely looked and may even help predict the area's future. Extreme sportsman Will Gadd works with local scientists to check out the natural features firsthand, even if it means rock climbing, kayaking, skiing, paragliding, or scuba diving.
Is It Any Good?
Fearless Planet offers families a dramatic visual tour of some of the world's most impressive wonders, but it's the series' educational quality that really stands out. With flawless CGI effects and layperson-friendly narration, the show makes scientific concepts like plate tectonics, biology, and even geology intriguing and enjoyable. This series is a great find for families with grade-schoolers and tweens; their own burgeoning science knowledge will give them the background they need to understand the basic concepts.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how scientists hypothesize about the past and future. What kinds of data do experts collect to study natural history? How do they use that data to find answers to their questions? How does a landscape tell the story of its past? What is the landscape like where you live? What can you tell about your area's past based on what you see outside? How do humans affect natural history? How can we help protect our natural resources?
TV Details
- Premiere date : November 11, 2007
- Cast : Will Gadd
- Network : Discovery Channel
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : History , STEM
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- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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