Popular Mechanics For Kids: The Complete Series-16 DVD Set
DVD Wholesale Quick Overview:
First found one of the DVD episodes at our local library. Yes, he (then 3) picked it because it had a fireman on the cover… He loves the content of each disc he’s seen and both my husband and I like watching it with him.. pretty informative and funny.. for all of us. (I do insert “please don’t try this at home, they’re professionals” from time to time for him.)
He is really learning alot from this series.. as am I.
What does he learn? all kinds of things! common sense, scientific thinking, concept of safety, lots of science, don’t panic if you get lost/ stay calm, how to look at, get an understanding of what might appear scary from creatures, the ocean, the night, etc.. to the fascinating and fun… space, monster trucks, flying, animal world, pirates, water, robots, etc.
-mamamazon
I know, I know – people hate hearing this sentiment, but it is true – they just don’t make television like they used to! Kids shows is no exception. Popular Mechanics for Kids is a great show for kids in the 6 – 12 age range. The kid hosts do all sorts of fun adventures as they learn the inner workings of a wide range of science topics. The topics are great because they answer questions kids would rally be interested in, as well as show them various careers and happenings many kids may not even know exist. Their expert Charlie also has great projects kids can try at home as well (how cool to try and make your own fire extinguisher – just for fun, kids are warned to never try to use it to actually put out a fire). Overall, would definitely recommend for hours of fun and learning for kids.
The series is a bit dated (ran from 1997 – 2001), but most of the science is still solid. Some of the fun is finding things they mentioned were “going” to happen and see if they came to fruition (i.e. the International Space Station and their predictions on electric cars).
Also, if the main girl host seems a bit familiar, she went on to play the daughter of Jack Bauer in the television show “24”.
– D. A. J.
DVD Wholesale Main Features:
Actors: Elisha Cuthbert, Jay Baruchel, Tyler Kyte
Directors: Sid Goldberg
Format: NTSC
Language: English
Region: All Regions
Number of discs: 16
Studio: Fisher Klingenstein Films
DVD Release Date: October 23, 2013
Run Time: 1584 minutes
ASIN: B00BQ1S3N8
