(4) 4-6 Heroes of Racing series. These titles cover the highs and lows in the careers of racing stars; very brief details about their personal lives are also included. Though the information is superficial, there's enough detail to hook fans. Crisp full-page photos, sidebars, and appended statistical charts and lists of accomplishments enhance the texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Heroes of Racing titles: Jeff Burton, Darrell Waltrip, Dale Earnhardt, Sr., Kevin Harvick, Danica Patrick, and Richard Petty.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 How to Play like a Pro series. This series is for readers who desire step-by-step descriptions of popular sports' fundamentals. Each first chapter features a diagram of the field or court and playing positions for each team member. Subsequent chapters include busy two-page sections that highlight tactics or strategies and then explain their complexities. Photographs, sidebars, and quotations, while providing visual and textual instruction, also crowd the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these How to Play like a Pro titles: Cheerleading Skills, Football Skills, Hockey Skills, Baseball Skills, Basketball Skills, and Soccer Skills.

Reviewer: Nancy Hull

(4) 4-6 Heroes of Racing series. This series profiles contemporary race car drivers, focusing mainly on their careers. Each first chapter describes a career high point, then subsequent chapters sketch out childhood and the ups and downs of the subject's racing development. Though the information is superficial, there's enough detail to hook racing fans. Photographs, sidebars, and statistical charts enhance the texts. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Heroes of Racing titles: Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Mark Martin, and Matt Kenseth.

Reviewer: Jack Forman