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Popular Mechanics for Kids

Popular Mechanics for Kids

Description: Teens learn about science and technology.
Genre: Documentary, Family
Year Released: 1997
Number of seasons: 4
Number of episodes: 74
First episode air date: September 20, 1997
Networks: PBS KIDS, Global Television Network, BBC Kids
Nominations: Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series, MORE
Directors: Jean Louis Côté, Serge Marcil, Zsolt Luka, Sid Goldberg
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