SOCIAL SCIENCES
Libal, Joyce , Simons, Rae

Professional Athlete and Sports Official

(4) YA Careers with Character series. Combining career discussion with character education, these books first describe the job, then use anecdotes, sidebars on ethical decision-making, and questions for the reader to explore integrity, courage, and other virtues in that profession. The tone is often sanctimonious, but the numerous examples personalize the topics. Posed-looking photos illustrate the text. There are thirteen other spring 2003 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Careers with Character titles: Professional Athlete and Sports Official, Clergy, Special Education Teacher, Nurse, and Manager.]

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