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Popular Mechanics for Kids
(Rated TV-Y, Educational, Where to watch: Discovery Kids)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 3, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Reality adventures in how things work.
updated 07.04.08
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Popular Mechanics for Kids
Parents need to know that the series' gross-out factor might be disturbing for some very young kids -- one host eats raw seal, a cockroach's head is cut off to demonstrate its ability to continue to live and move without it, etc. There can also be apparent violence in demonstrations: for example, showing how police teams disarm a hostage taker or how martial arts movies are made. Although it's made clear that these are just demonstrations, they could be confusing to young viewers. Episode descriptions might help you determine whether a particular episode will work for the whole family.
Read our full review by KJ Dell Antonia
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how the large mechanical systems in their community work. Did you understand the explanations of how a big-city sewer system works, or how a roller-coaster operates? Parents can also discuss the extreme sports and activities the hosts try. Would you want to try skydiving? Why or why not?
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Lives in ColoradoI rate this title on for age 2 and give itAll fun and learning
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