(4) 4-6 Sports Stars Who Give Back series. These volumes follow the evolution of each athlete's career, providing adulatory but brief biographical background and highlights of their achievements. Despite the series title, information about charitable work isn't a major focus. First-person quotes help make the texts more engaging. Photos and text boxes appear throughout. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports Stars Who Give Back titles: Dwight Howard, Kyle Busch, David Wright, Ben Roethlisberger, and David Beckham.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(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 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

(4) 4-6 Sports Stars with Heart series. Adulatory biographies of popular contemporary athletes focus mostly on their impressive careers. Their childhoods are also highlighted, as are their philanthropic works and any struggles with adversity. Each volume is filled with action photographs and play-by-play details (though the Timberwolves' assertion, "We're not going to trade Kevin Garnett" proved false). Appended material includes career stats and achievements. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports Stars with Heart titles: Steve Nash, Albert Pujols, Tiki Barber, Andruw Jones, Donovan McNabb, and Kevin Garnett.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 Sports Stars with Heart series. Though they're a bit idealized, professional athletes in baseball, basketball, and football are honored here for their personal and professional role-model status. The bulk of each book details the athlete's impressive career; the subject's childhood, community service, and charitable works are also highlighted. Many photographs, sidebars, and career stats are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports Stars with Heart titles: LaDainian Tomlinson, Peyton Manning, LeBron James, Derek Jeter, Shaquille O'Neal, and Tim Duncan.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan