Backpack Explorer Set + Nature Collection Box
Backpacks
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A deterministic result from the reviewed 2026–27 rule pack. It is guidance, not a funding guarantee.
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
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- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
Spark curiosity on every walk with the <em>Backpack Explorer 5-Book Set with Nature Collection Box</em>. This durable, adventure-ready bundle—featuring five interactive field guides plus tools like a magnifying glass, sticker patches, and a log—transforms backyards and parks into immersive outdoor classrooms for curious kids.<br><br>Target ages 4-8 | Physical boxed set<br><br>This best-selling series is now bundled into one value-packed kit, designed especially for curious kids who are ready to learn about the natural world through play, observation, and exploration.<br><br>Each lightweight, durable book is the perfect field guide to slip into a backpack, encouraging students to explore outside and apply what they’re learning in real life. With colorful photography, interactive prompts, scavenger hunts, and space to record observations, these books naturally support science, journaling, and nature study—all while keeping kids excited about being outdoors.<br><br>For homeschool families, this set doubles as a ready-to-go curriculum for early elementary nature study. Use it to spark unit studies in biology, botany, and earth science, or simply enjoy the guided activities as family adventures that build a love for creation and the environment.<br><br><b>What’s Included:</b><br><br>Five Backpack Explorer Books:<br><ul><li><em>On the Nature Trail</em></li><li><em>Bird Watch</em></li><li><em>Bug Hunt</em></li><li><em>Discovering Trees</em></li><li><em>Rock Hunt</em></li></ul>Hands-On Tools:<br><br><ul><li>A real magnifying glass for close-up observing outdoors and in the books</li><li>Three sheets of sticker patches to track discoveries</li><li>A personal nature log for journaling and recording finds</li><li>Keepsake Nature Collection Box: Sturdy box with dividers and label stickers to store rocks, leaves, feathers, and other treasures</li><li>Digital Extension: Access to the companion Backpack Explorer online game for added interactive fun</li></ul>
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- FESUA_DailySkillBuilding
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- Category
- Link status
- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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