(3) YA Football Superstars series. These biographies recount, through vivid photographs and an engaging narrative style, each star's football journey. Readers will discover what life is like for the players both on and off the field. Quotes from coaches, friends, and family appear in each book, and community service, family matters, close friendships, and personal setbacks are all covered. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Superstars titles: Tiki Barber, Barry Sanders, John Elway, Ben Roethlisberger, Jerry Rice, and Joe Montana.

Reviewer: Nancy Hull

(4) K-3 Super Bowl Superstars series. This series highlights Super Bowl MVPs. Each title provides a synopsis of the athlete's story, from childhood through college to Super Bowl glory. With their surface-level descriptions and analysis ("As team leader, Tom got blamed when things went wrong"), the books are better for casual readers than avid football fans. Large glossy photographs will draw readers into the action. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Super Bowl Superstars title: Dexter Jackson and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hines Ward and the Pittsburgh Steelers, John Elway and the Denver Broncos, Kurt Warner and the St. Louis Rams, Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts, and Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan