(4) K-3 Pro Sports Biographies series. Each slim biography briefly introduces the career and personal life of a sports superstar. Short, simple sentences and a large, uncaptioned color photo appear in every two-page chapter. Headers in oversize type, plenty of space between lines, and occasional fact boxes help early readers learn nonfiction text conventions, but fans of these athletes won't learn much about them. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pro Sports Biographies titles: Bryce Harper and Cam Newton.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Playmakers series. These volumes provide brief profiles of basketball, baseball, tennis, soccer, football, and golf standouts. The choppy texts focus on each player's biggest games to date (through early 2017) and impressive statistical accomplishments, while also touching on his or her background and personal life. Color photographs capture the athletic action. "Fun Facts and Quotes" are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Playmakers titles: Odell Beckham Jr., Jordan Spieth, Serena Williams, Bryce Harper, Stephen Curry, and Neymar.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Baseball's Greatest Stars series. Action photos drive these profiles. Each book opens with highlights from an important game in which the featured athlete played a key role. Discussion continues with a cursory look at the subject's life from childhood to the present, though there's very little information about the players' personal lives. The books also touch on temporary setbacks and injuries overcome. Baseball-loving reluctant readers will appreciate these offerings. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these SportsZone: Baseball's Greatest Stars titles: Andrew McCutchen, Bryce Harper, Clayon Kershaw, Giancarlo Stanton, Madison Bumgarner, and Mike Trout.

Reviewer: Jack Forman