(4) K-3 Super Bowl Superstars series. This book follows quarterback Flacco's up-and-coming NFL career, with emphasis on the Ravens' 2013 Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers. After briefly and superficially touching on the quarterback's childhood and college years, the book focuses on Super Bowl XLVII highlights. Ravens fans may appreciate the play-by-play details. Lots of action photos contribute to the serviceable presentation. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Meredith M. Sittman

(3) K-3 Basketball Heroes Making a Difference series. These consistent titles begin with details of game-winning moments and continue on to introduce the athletes' childhoods, challenges overcome, and their successful NBA careers. The entries each conclude with the subject's charitable work, such as the Wade's World Foundation, dedicated to helping "kids who are growing up in difficult situations." The attractive, clean book design complements the focused texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Basketball Heroes Making a Difference titles: Amar'e Stoudemire, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, and Kevin Durant.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) K-3 Basketball Heroes Making a Difference series. These consistent titles begin with details of game-winning moments and continue on to introduce the athletes' childhoods, challenges overcome, and their successful NBA careers. The entries each conclude with the subject's charitable work, such as the Wade's World Foundation, dedicated to helping "kids who are growing up in difficult situations." The attractive, clean book design complements the focused texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Basketball Heroes Making a Difference titles: Amar'e Stoudemire, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, and Kevin Durant.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) K-3 Basketball Heroes Making a Difference series. These consistent titles begin with details of game-winning moments and continue on to introduce the athletes' childhoods, challenges overcome, and their successful NBA careers. The entries each conclude with the subject's charitable work, such as the Wade's World Foundation, dedicated to helping "kids who are growing up in difficult situations." The attractive, clean book design complements the focused texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Basketball Heroes Making a Difference titles: Amar'e Stoudemire, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, and Kevin Durant.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) K-3 Basketball Heroes Making a Difference series. These consistent titles begin with details of game-winning moments and continue on to introduce the athletes' childhoods, challenges overcome, and their successful NBA careers. The entries each conclude with the subject's charitable work, such as the Wade's World Foundation, dedicated to helping "kids who are growing up in difficult situations." The attractive, clean book design complements the focused texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Basketball Heroes Making a Difference titles: Amar'e Stoudemire, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, and Kevin Durant.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 Football Heroes Making a Difference series. Beginning with a Denver Broncos' game-winning moment, the information-sparse biography continues through Tebow's high school (Florida's Mr. Football) and college (Heisman Trophy and two national championships) successes. Chapters on his off-field life complete the laudatory volume, showcasing Tebow's commitment to charity, including his foundation building playrooms at children's hospitals. The attractive, clean book design complements the accessible text. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 Wrestling's Tough Guys series. Each book in this high-interest, low-level series profiles a contemporary professional wrestler, superficially covering his childhood and early interest in the sport before moving on to important matches. Lots of photos of pumped-up musclemen take center stage; the minimal texts don't go very deep, but WWE fans will appreciate the stats and ringside action. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Wrestling's Tough Guys titles: Triple H, Randy Orton, The Rock, and John Cena.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Wrestling's Tough Guys series. Each book in this high-interest, low-level series profiles a contemporary professional wrestler, superficially covering his childhood and early interest in the sport before moving on to important matches. Lots of photos of pumped-up musclemen take center stage; the minimal texts don't go very deep, but WWE fans will appreciate the stats and ringside action. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Wrestling's Tough Guys titles: Triple H, Randy Orton, The Rock, and John Cena.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Wrestling's Tough Guys series. Each book in this high-interest, low-level series profiles a contemporary professional wrestler, superficially covering his childhood and early interest in the sport before moving on to important matches. Lots of photos of pumped-up musclemen take center stage; the minimal texts don't go very deep, but WWE fans will appreciate the stats and ringside action. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Wrestling's Tough Guys titles: Triple H, Randy Orton, The Rock, and John Cena.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Wrestling's Tough Guys series. Each book in this high-interest, low-level series profiles a contemporary professional wrestler, superficially covering his childhood and early interest in the sport before moving on to important matches. Lots of photos of pumped-up musclemen take center stage; the minimal texts don't go very deep, but WWE fans will appreciate the stats and ringside action. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Wrestling's Tough Guys titles: Triple H, Randy Orton, The Rock, and John Cena.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Super Bowl Superstars series. This volume recounts quarterback Manning's 2012 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. After a brief look at Manning's football-family upbringing and rising career, the book moves swiftly to the Super Bowl rematch (from 2008) with play-by-play details containing little analysis. The consistent book design presents plenty of crisp photographs to recapture the excitement for Giants fans (only). Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 Acts of Courage: Inside America's Military series. These books identify individuals from the five military service divisions who have been recently honored for heroic deeds. Brief vignettes tell the stories of the recipients' heroism and identify the medals awarded. Readers will appreciate the photographs of the honorees that accompany the accessible texts. Bibliographies, which include websites and incomplete citations ("The New York Times"), are of questionable use. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Acts of Courage: Inside America's Military titles: Today's Air Force Heroes, Today's Army Heroes, Today's Coast Guard Heroes, Today's Navy Heroes, and Today's Marine Heroes.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Football Heroes Making a Difference series. Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., "Troy also likes helping soldiers who have served in America's wars"). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Mark Sanchez, Peyton Manning, and Troy Polamalu.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 Football Heroes Making a Difference series. Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., "Troy also likes helping soldiers who have served in America's wars"). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Mark Sanchez, Peyton Manning, and Troy Polamalu.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 Football Heroes Making a Difference series. Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., "Troy also likes helping soldiers who have served in America's wars"). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Mark Sanchez, Peyton Manning, and Troy Polamalu.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 Super Bowl Superstars series. After a brief preview of the 2011 Super Bowl game, the text backs up to explore quarterback Rodgers's early life and career. It then shifts to the historic big game, showing how Rodgers led the Packers to victory. Other key players are briefly highlighted. Analysis is slight; the clear action photographs are what might attract football fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 4-6 So Big Compared to What? series. Straightforward text provides very general facts about unusual sports stadiums from around the world; their notable design elements, such as eco-friendly features, unusual lighting, or a movable grass field, are noted. Some of the size comparisons are useful while others seem like filler. There's just enough information to satisfy the most basic requirements of an elementary-school report. Accompanying photographs are generally well produced. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 4-6 So Big Compared to What? series. Straightforward texts provide very general facts about quirky, unusual, and intriguing buildings from around the world. Some of the size comparisons are useful while others seem like filler. There's just enough information to satisfy the most basic requirements of an elementary-school report. Accompanying photographs are generally large, clear, and well-produced (some are a little fuzzy). Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these So Big Compared to What? titles: Spectacular Skyscrapers and Freaky-Strange Buildings.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) K-3 Fast Rides series. Sandler provides a brief overview of different types of vehicles from the racing world. Each book includes information about several styles of vehicles within the title category; some volumes also touch on history, statistical information, and principal personalities involved in the sport. The content-lite texts are greatly enhanced by bright, colorful photographs of futuristic-looking vehicles. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Rides titles: Dynamic Drag Racers, Electrifying Eco-Race Cars, Hot Hot Rods, and Jet-Powered Speed.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Fast Rides series. Sandler provides a brief overview of different types of vehicles from the racing world. Each book includes information about several styles of vehicles within the title category; some volumes also touch on history, statistical information, and principal personalities involved in the sport. The content-lite texts are greatly enhanced by bright, colorful photographs of futuristic-looking vehicles. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Fast Rides titles: Dynamic Drag Racers, Electrifying Eco-Race Cars, Hot Hot Rods, and Jet-Powered Speed.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg