(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Harry, Jr. Pulver. Black-and-white photographs and color cartoons illustrate this book of trivia. The light text scans basketball's history, with specific chapters on African Americans and women in basketball. Offbeat details and facts are presented through "Did You Know?" boxes and "Trivia Teasers." The book's design is unappealing, but basketball enthusiasts won't be deterred. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Harry Jr. Pulver. Included in this hodgepodge of information are hockey trivia, statistics related mainly to the sport's record holders, and short chapters on women and African Americans who have played professional hockey. This randomly organized book is illustrated with photos and color caricatures. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Sports Trivia series. Unlike countless other sports trivia books, this volume includes chapters on women's professional leagues and the black baseball leagues. There is also a helpful explanation for statistical concepts such as ERA ("Earned Run Average") and "batting average." Cartoonish drawings and photos liven up this hodge-podge of baseball lore, much of which can be found elsewhere. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.