(4) K-3 Big Time series. Young celebrities are presented to younger readers in these brief, templated profiles. The basic information includes when and where the stars were born; how they got started in entertainment; hobbies; and current work (though One Direction was written before Zayn's departure). Each volume concludes with quotes from the subject. The high-quality, full-page photos will appeal to fans. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Time titles: Kristen Stewart, One Direction, Selena Gomez, and Taylor Lautner.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) 4-6 Pop Culture Bios: Super Singers series. These middle-grade biographies provide easy-to-read overviews but little new insight on their pop-singer subjects. The icons' childhood roots, roads to stardom, and current career details are all addressed, while sidebars contain extra facts and definitions (demo; screen test). The gushing slang ("fav"; "adorbs") grows tiresome, though some tweens may disagree; the abundant photos will likely be pored over. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Pop Culture Bios: Super Singers titles: Bruno Mars, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Beyoncé, One Direction, Selena Gomez, and Taylor Swift.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) 4-6 Hot Celebrity Biographies series. These adulatory biographies cover the rise to fame of some of today's most popular young stars in the music, television, and film industries. The high-interest texts, while superficial, are easy to read; sidebars provide trivia tidbits for fans. Ample publicity photographs and discographies or filmographies are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hot Celebrity Biographies titles: Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Robert Pattinson, Selena Gomez, Taylor Lautner, and Taylor Swift.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Biographies series. These volumes offer basic biographical information about popular kid stars. The texts, though bland and very light on content, are easy to read, and their subjects will be of interest to children. Many photographs appear throughout the books; captions and brief "Did you know..." sidebars give additional information on the stars' family lives, schooling, and professional careers. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Abigail Breslin and Selena Gomez.

Reviewer: Alissa C. Salamone