(4) 4-6 Sports Reports series. The careers of basketball's Bryant, Garnett, and Swoops and of football player Brunell are traced in these adequate biographies. Each book in this series begins by detailing a pivotal competition, followed by chapters on the player's childhood and career accomplishments. The dull format and grainy black-and-white photographs do nothing to enhance the text, but fans may be satisfied with the athletes' stories. Statistics are included. Ind. [Review covers these Sports Reports titles: Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant, Sheryl Swoopes, and Mark Brunell.]

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck

(4) 4-6 Sports Reports series. Athletes from football, basketball, hockey, and baseball are profiled in books that emphasize professional achievements but reveal limited information about each sportsman's personality. The accessible format, which includes a large typeface, wide margins, and fact boxes, will lure reluctant readers; the accompanying black-and-white photos all look the same and are frequently dark. A list of stats is included in each volume. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta