(4) YA RecordBooks series. This book chronicles the 1972 Summit Series--a "war on ice" between Canada and the Soviet Union, where "hockey supremacy was at stake." It includes historical background on both countries and how the up-and-coming Soviet hockey program came to challenge Canada's longstanding hockey reign. The text-heavy, small-trim package is full of facts, tiny black-and-white photos, player information, and play-by-play game details. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 RecordBooks series. Adams provides a history of Canada's Preston Rivulettes women's ice hockey team. Hailing from a small Ontario town, the future legends formed an all-female hockey squad in 1931. The athletes drew crowds throughout the Great Depression, playing "about a hundred games and [losing] only two of them!" Short chapters, a compact trim size, and archival photographs enhance the accessible, if slim, package. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 RecordBooks series. This biography follows Canada's Jarome Iginla, from shooting pucks as a kid to joining the NHL, winning Olympic gold, and playing in the Stanley Cup finals. The laudatory text details Iginla's work ethic, charitable contributions, and trailblazing as the NHL's first black captain. The readable (if slight) writing, short chapters, black-and-white photographs, and game action will attract reluctant-reader hockey fans. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 RecordBooks series. These titles cover the history of two Canadian sports legends. Gold presents the underdog story of Canada's 2002 women's ice hockey team. Prove tells of Bobby Clarke, a Manitoba boy who played for the Philadelphia Flyers; particular attention is paid to his diabetes. The books' small trim size, short chapters, and black-and-white photographs provide engaging, if slight, profiles for ice hockey fans. Review covers these RecordBooks titles: Something to Prove and Winning Gold.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 RecordBooks series. These titles cover the history of two Canadian sports legends. Gold presents the underdog story of Canada's 2002 women's ice hockey team. Prove tells of Bobby Clarke, a Manitoba boy who played for the Philadelphia Flyers; particular attention is paid to his diabetes. The books' small trim size, short chapters, and black-and-white photographs provide engaging, if slight, profiles for ice hockey fans. Review covers these RecordBooks titles: Something to Prove and Winning Gold.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 RecordBooks series. These readable, if slight, volumes chronicle the histories of some of Canada's legendary athletes, from boxer George Chuvalo to multi-sport talent Lionel Conacher. Fighting presents the underdog-wins-gold story of Canada's 2006 Paralympic sledge hockey team. With their small trim size, short chapters, and smattering of black-and-white photographs, these accessible books may draw reluctant-reader sports fans. Glos., ind. Review covers these RecordBooks titles: Big Train, Fearless, Fighting for Gold, and Tough Guys.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 RecordBooks series. These readable, if slight, volumes chronicle the histories of some of Canada's legendary athletes, from boxer George Chuvalo to multi-sport talent Lionel Conacher. Fighting presents the underdog-wins-gold story of Canada's 2006 Paralympic sledge hockey team. With their small trim size, short chapters, and smattering of black-and-white photographs, these accessible books may draw reluctant-reader sports fans. Glos., ind. Review covers these RecordBooks titles: Big Train, Fearless, Fighting for Gold, and Tough Guys.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 RecordBooks series. These readable, if slight, volumes chronicle the histories of some of Canada's legendary athletes, from boxer George Chuvalo to multi-sport talent Lionel Conacher. Fighting presents the underdog-wins-gold story of Canada's 2006 Paralympic sledge hockey team. With their small trim size, short chapters, and smattering of black-and-white photographs, these accessible books may draw reluctant-reader sports fans. Glos., ind. Review covers these RecordBooks titles: Big Train, Fearless, Fighting for Gold, and Tough Guys.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 RecordBooks series. These readable, if slight, volumes chronicle the histories of some of Canada's legendary athletes, from boxer George Chuvalo to multi-sport talent Lionel Conacher. Fighting presents the underdog-wins-gold story of Canada's 2006 Paralympic sledge hockey team. With their small trim size, short chapters, and smattering of black-and-white photographs, these accessible books may draw reluctant-reader sports fans. Glos., ind. Review covers these RecordBooks titles: Big Train, Fearless, Fighting for Gold, and Tough Guys.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan