(3) 4-6 Sports Illustrated Kids: Everything Super Bowl series. For young sports enthusiasts with an interest in numbers, these two books identify old and new statistical concepts in each sport; explain their potential importance; and personalize this analysis with vignettes of pro athletes who have set game, season, and career records. The numbers-focused narratives are supplemented by action photos and many charts with stats. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Sports Illustrated Kids: Sports Stats and Stories titles: Basketball Stats and the Stories Behind Them and Football Stats and the Stories Behind Them.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) 4-6 Sports Illustrated Kids: Everything Super Bowl series. Third- and fourth-grade sports fans will likely embrace these slim books about one of American sports' biggest events. Stars gives brief vignettes of Super Bowl powerhouses including Tom Brady, Joe Namath, and Jerry Rice. Records centers on statistical information, such as passing performances, yards gained, longest runs, receptions, and interceptions. Football buffs will appreciate the action photographs of legendary performers. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Sports Illustrated Kids: Everything Super Bowl titles: Super Bowl Records and Stars of the Super Bowl.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg