(4) 4-6 Sports Illustrated Kids: Real Heroes of Sports series. Barriers highlights ten individuals or teams who have "pushed the limits of their sport into new territory," from Roberto Clemente to the all-women's Toledo Troopers football team. Comebacks's ten chapters focus on "athletes who don't listen to those who doubt." The informative but adulatory texts stick to a rah-rah inspirational tone. Well-placed sidebars and photos appear throughout. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports Illustrated Kids: Real Heroes of Sports titles: Breaking Barriers and Heroic Comebacks.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) 4-6 Edge Books: Wild Stunts series. Introducing daring feats--whether for movie roles, to break records, or simply for thrills--these easy-to-read volumes are full of images and facts young adrenaline junkies crave. Historical background on the use of stunts in film and the early days of motorcycles is provided. The books' energetic photographs are sometimes obscured by design graphics or blocks of text. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Edge Books: Wild Stunts titles: Stunning Motorcycle Stunts and Mind-Blowing Movie Stunts.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(4) 4-6 Edge Books: Legends of Rock series. These profiles describe how the rock bands developed, identify their high and low points, note the strengths and weaknesses of each member, and discuss their albums. The narratives are matter-of-factly written and largely chronological. Though burdened by an overly busy graphic design, the volumes are filled with color and black-and-white photos that will interest fans and rock-music enthusiasts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Edge Books: Legends of Rock titles: U2 and The Beatles.

Reviewer: Jack Forman