(4) K-3 Super Sports Star series. Six contemporary baseball stars are honored in serviceable biographies, all generously illustrated with color photos, intended for reluctant readers. The books' basic, unremarkable writing focuses primarily on key moments in the players' major-league careers. Rodriguez, currently playing for the Yankees, is pictured in his Rangers uniform; the other titles are also outdated. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Super Sports Star titles: Super Sports Star Mike Piazza, Super Sports Star Alex Rodriguez, Super Sports Star Ichiro Suzuki, Super Sports Star Barry Bonds, Super Sports Star Chipper Jones, and Super Sports Star Ken Griffey, Jr.

Reviewer: CHristine Sarrazin

(4) 4-6 Baseball Legends series. The four biographies follow the series formula: a talented athlete has early success, battles frustration on and off the field, cracks the majors, has a couple good years, and makes a fortune on the free agent market. Little attention is paid to the athletes' personal lives. Tuttle looks at the history of the minor leagues, including notable players and moments. Mediocre black-and-white photos, chronologies, and stats are included in all the volumes. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard