A great video for 2 1/2 - 8 year olds.
Carter's Mom | Washington, DC | 09/17/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of those rare DVDs that is entertaining and captivating to a 2 1/2 year old, but educational enough to provide new information to much older kids. There are four episodes on this DVD: Submarines, Cool Cars, Boats, and Rockets. It is narrated by two preteens, but isn't annoying. They go deeper into concepts than most kids videos (talk about air and hydrodynamic pressure, explains how water locks work on canals, etc.). Even I can enjoy watching the shows.
If your child has moved slightly beyond the "Real Wheels" series, this is just great."
Educational but Fun
Robyn Schmidt | CA. | 09/24/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have 4 kids ages 10 to 2 and they all love watching these movies. My oldest made the comment that usually movies like this are boring but this one isn't as "cheesy" as some others she has seen. I bought the whole collection and they haven't gotten tired of watching them yet!"
Terrific for the inquisitive
Ann Marie Aherne | California | 02/09/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first bought one Popular Mechanics dvd to explain electricity to our 3 year old grandson. After seeing it I purchased one for our 5 year old grandson. Since then I have purchased two sets of the six Popular Mechanics dvd's and they have entertained both boys for hours. These stories are told by children, for children, and are very educational and interesting. I would purchase more in a second."
My three year old loves this--and I like it, too!
AverageJoe | Tuscaloosa, AL | 02/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My son loves each of the four programs on this DVD, though he probably prefers the one on rockets. As a parent, I appreciate the fact that the programs are intelligently done and the young actors seem genuinely interested in the science they're talking about.
This is an outstanding addition to my family's DVD library."