Backpack Books Series. 1001 facts about ancient Egypt; 1001 facts about rocks and minerals; 1001 facts about insects

Kliatt, May, 2003 by Janet Julian

0-7894-9040-4. 1001 facts about rocks and minerals. 0-78949043-9. 1001 facts about insects. 0-78949041-2. DK. 192p. illus. bibliog. index. c2003. $8.99. each. J

Backpack Books is a handsome and easy-to-handle series featuring facts on various subjects. Rocks and Minerals, Insects, and Ancient Egypt are lavishly illustrated and provide the YA with a table of contents, a detailed list of facts, and a lengthy reference section. While the series is intended for children, it is suitable for young YAs. Readers will discover who invented concrete, what minerals are found in a car, what kitchen equipment the ancient Egyptians used, and how to capture and study insects. The series is highly recommended for its illustrations and careful research. Janet Julian, Grafton, MA