(4) 4-6 Women Who Win series. Each book in this generally adulatory series on female sports stars traces an athlete's career from childhood to the present. The texts touch on the stars' backgrounds and struggles to overcome setbacks but focus mainly on descriptions of important competitions. As a whole, the series provides some insight into what it takes to succeed in professional sports. Color action photos, statistics, and a chronology in each book will please fans. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Women Who Win series. Each book in this generally adulatory series on female sports stars traces an athlete's career from childhood to the present. The texts touch on the stars' backgrounds and struggles to overcome setbacks but focus mainly on descriptions of important competitions. As a whole, the series provides some insight into what it takes to succeed in professional sports. Color action photos, statistics, and a chronology in each book will please fans. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Ice Hockey Legends series. Each of the books begins with an action-packed chapter focusing on a decisive ice hockey game, then goes back to trace the athlete's journey from childhood to the NHL and, except for Kariya, an Olympic hockey team. Personal information is sometimes glossed over in favor of sports details, but fans probably won't mind. The accompanying black-and-white photographs are often mediocre. Time lines and player stats are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Basketball Legends series. Several black-and-white action photographs accompany the career statistics and play-by-play game details of six noteworthy and popular NBA players. While their athletic accomplishments are impressive, their "legendary" status may be premature, since most in this group have only entered the league within the last four years. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck

(3) 4-6 This dual biography of two Utah Jazz stars describes how these very different teammates who came from very different backgrounds connected through intense dedication and cooperation. The book, supported by black-and-white action photographs, is an interesting blend of personal histories and basketball play-by-plays. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.