Educational Nature Backpack Kit for Kids From Home Science Tools Wins NAPPA Toy Award.BILLINGS, Mont. -- Hands-on nature exploration in the backyard and beyond is accessible with the Young Naturalist's Backpack Kit, a Gold Award winner in the 2007 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) competition. This honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. recognizes the backpack kit, which includes tools that children ages eight and up can use to get out and discover nature, as a standout among this year's toys. It is available from Home Science Tools, an online retailer focused on making science fun as well as educational. Now in its 17th year, NAPPA is a well-known source of gift ideas for anyone interested in high-quality toys that develop a child's knowledge, imagination and skills. Full NAPPA results will be announced Nov. 1, 2007, in 40 parenting magazines across the country and online at Parenthood.com. "NAPPA-winning products meet the most stringent criteria and are judged by nationally recognized industry experts, educators, reviewers and advocates in their fields," explains NAPPA Manager Barbara Smith Barbara Smith (born December 16, 1946) is an African-American, lesbian feminist[1] who has played a significant role in building and sustaining Black Feminism in the United States. Decker. "When parents see the NAPPA Gold or Honors seal on winning products, they're assured of a high quality, fun and educational experience for their children." The Young Naturalist's Backpack Kit was released in April 2006 by Home Science Tools. Six other nature and earth science backpack kits are also available at www.homesciencetools.com, covering topics such as astronomy astronomy, branch of science that studies the motions and natures of celestial bodies, such as planets, stars, and galaxies; more generally, the study of matter and energy in the universe at large. , rocks, botany botany, science devoted to the study of plants. Botany, microbiology, and zoology together compose the science of biology. Humanity's earliest concern with plants was with their practical uses, i.e., for fuel, clothing, shelter, and, particularly, food and drugs. and insects Insects See also ants; bees; biology; butterflies; zoology. acarophobia a fear of itching or of the mites or ticks that cause it. aeroscepsy, aeroscepsis perception by means of the air, said to be a function of the antennae of insects. . "These backpack kits are more than 'edu-tainment,'" says Frank Schaner, the company's founder and president. "With them, kids get quality tools they can use to discover and investigate on their own, developing an enjoyment of nature as well as real science skills." The Gold Award-winning pack is priced at $89.95 through the 2007 holiday season. About Home Science Tools Home Science Tools is an online resource for parents, teachers and children interested in a wide array of science materials. Frank and Debbie Schaner started the business in 1994 with a commitment to provide the best tools for science education and to promote enjoyment of science. They offer quality products, low prices and prompt order shipment. The company is constantly expanding its product offering to meet the broad science needs of parents and teachers in the U.S. and Canada. Additional information is available at www.homesciencetools.com. About NAPPA The National Parenting Publications Awards were created in 1990. NAPPA's Children's Products division covers Toys & Games, Music, DVDs, Books & Magazines, Storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. & Spoken-Word Recordings, Software, Video Games See video game console. and Websites. NAPPA is recognized for its service to parents, having won the Parenting Publications of America's Gold Award for Editorial Excellence. NAPPA is a program administered by Dominion dominion, power to rule, or that which is subject to rule. Before 1949 the term was used officially to describe the self-governing countries of the Commonwealth of Nations—e.g., Canada, Australia, or India. Media, a division of Dominion Enterprises, and promoted in association with parenting publications across the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and on the web at Parenthood.com. |
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