(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. This sturdy book on current (male) soccer players from around the world reads like a fluff magazine, with brief bios comprised of stats and anecdotes. Generously illustrated with vivid full-page photographs, the glossy format may entice fans looking for anything about international soccer stars. The book lacks an index, sources, or suggested resources.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Accentuated by eye-catching action photos, informative two-page spreads trace the spectacular rise of the hard-driving soccer trio known as "The Three Musketeers." The sometimes repetitive text nevertheless adequately follows the three stars' careers in Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina before they played together in FC Barcelona in 2014; it also highlights their individual playing styles, stats, and personalities. Mostly for hard-core young soccer enthusiasts.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) YA Age of Legends Trilogy series. Moria, the Keeper, and the man who betrayed her combine forces to save the kingdom; Moria's twin Ashyn, the Seeker, finds herself with a mysterious group determined to use her magic to raise dragons. Frightening creatures and evil spirits help build tension in the concluding volume of a trilogy focused on feminine wisdom and strength.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(3) 4-6 Wings of Fire: Legends series. Drama, magic, and fated romance weave through narratives from a trio of uniquely gifted young dragons. When they believe they've discovered their true destiny, another potential future appears, and the dragonets learn the right choice isn't always easy to discern. This prequel to the Wings of Fire series features intriguingly complex characters, with snarky contemporary-feeling dialogue adding interest for young fantasy fans.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Each of these books on current soccer players and teams reads like a magazine, with a mishmash of stats and stories (e.g., a spread in Morgan shares her zodiac sign and the biggest singles, films, and events the year she was born). Generously illustrated with full-page photographs, the glossy formats may entice fans looking for anything about their favorite soccer stars. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers the following World Soccer Legends titles: Alex Morgan, Neymar, and U.S. Women's Team.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Each of these books on current soccer players and teams reads like a magazine, with a mishmash of stats and stories (e.g., a spread in Morgan shares her zodiac sign and the biggest singles, films, and events the year she was born). Generously illustrated with full-page photographs, the glossy formats may entice fans looking for anything about their favorite soccer stars. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers the following World Soccer Legends titles: Alex Morgan, Neymar, and U.S. Women's Team.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Each of these books on current soccer players and teams reads like a magazine, with a mishmash of stats and stories (e.g., a spread in Morgan shares her zodiac sign and the biggest singles, films, and events the year she was born). Generously illustrated with full-page photographs, the glossy formats may entice fans looking for anything about their favorite soccer stars. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers the following World Soccer Legends titles: Alex Morgan, Neymar, and U.S. Women's Team.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) YA Age of Legends Trilogy series. In the trilogy's second book (Sea of Shadows), Keeper Moria and her twin sister, Ashyn the Seeker, work separately to quell the uprising led by the emperor's enemy, Alvar Kitsune. Dramatic and tense, this novel features a well-developed world populated with frightening creatures and complex characters. An engrossing and entertaining read.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(4) 4-6 Edge Books: Legends of Rock series. These profiles describe how the rock bands developed, identify their high and low points, note the strengths and weaknesses of each member, and discuss their albums. The narratives are matter-of-factly written and largely chronological. Though burdened by an overly busy graphic design, the volumes are filled with color and black-and-white photos that will interest fans and rock-music enthusiasts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Edge Books: Legends of Rock titles: U2 and The Beatles.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Edge Books: Legends of Rock series. These profiles describe how the rock bands developed, identify their high and low points, note the strengths and weaknesses of each member, and discuss their albums. The narratives are matter-of-factly written and largely chronological. Though burdened by an overly busy graphic design, the volumes are filled with color and black-and-white photos that will interest fans and rock-music enthusiasts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Edge Books: Legends of Rock titles: U2 and The Beatles.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Generously filled with a variety of large color photographs, maps, statistics, and game action, these busy volumes are engaging scrapbooks for world soccer fans. The stiffly written texts offer a mix of history, biography, and personal details on fan favorites. All but U.S. Men's and World Cup include a board game on the endpapers. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these World Soccer Legends titles: FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Messi, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Stars of the World Cup, U.S. Men's Team, and Zlatan.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Generously filled with a variety of large color photographs, maps, statistics, and game action, these busy volumes are engaging scrapbooks for world soccer fans. The stiffly written texts offer a mix of history, biography, and personal details on fan favorites. All but U.S. Men's and World Cup include a board game on the endpapers. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these World Soccer Legends titles: FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Messi, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Stars of the World Cup, U.S. Men's Team, and Zlatan.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Generously filled with a variety of large color photographs, maps, statistics, and game action, these busy volumes are engaging scrapbooks for world soccer fans. The stiffly written texts offer a mix of history, biography, and personal details on fan favorites. All but U.S. Men's and World Cup include a board game on the endpapers. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these World Soccer Legends titles: FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Messi, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Stars of the World Cup, U.S. Men's Team, and Zlatan.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Generously filled with a variety of large color photographs, maps, statistics, and game action, these busy volumes are engaging scrapbooks for world soccer fans. The stiffly written texts offer a mix of history, biography, and personal details on fan favorites. All but U.S. Men's and World Cup include a board game on the endpapers. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these World Soccer Legends titles: FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Messi, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Stars of the World Cup, U.S. Men's Team, and Zlatan.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Generously filled with a variety of large color photographs, maps, statistics, and game action, these busy volumes are engaging scrapbooks for world soccer fans. The stiffly written texts offer a mix of history, biography, and personal details on fan favorites. All but U.S. Men's and World Cup include a board game on the endpapers. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these World Soccer Legends titles: FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Messi, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Stars of the World Cup, U.S. Men's Team, and Zlatan.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Generously filled with a variety of large color photographs, maps, statistics, and game action, these busy volumes are engaging scrapbooks for world soccer fans. The stiffly written texts offer a mix of history, biography, and personal details on fan favorites. All but U.S. Men's and World Cup include a board game on the endpapers. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these World Soccer Legends titles: FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Messi, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Stars of the World Cup, U.S. Men's Team, and Zlatan.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Generously filled with a variety of large color photographs, maps, statistics, and game action, these busy volumes are engaging scrapbooks for world soccer fans. The stiffly written texts offer a mix of history, biography, and personal details on fan favorites. All but U.S. Men's and World Cup include a board game on the endpapers. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these World Soccer Legends titles: FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Messi, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Stars of the World Cup, U.S. Men's Team, and Zlatan.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) 4-6 World Soccer Legends series. Generously filled with a variety of large color photographs, maps, statistics, and game action, these busy volumes are engaging scrapbooks for world soccer fans. The stiffly written texts offer a mix of history, biography, and personal details on fan favorites. All but U.S. Men's and World Cup include a board game on the endpapers. Reading list, websites. Glos. Review covers these World Soccer Legends titles: FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Messi, Real Madrid, Ronaldo, Stars of the World Cup, U.S. Men's Team, and Zlatan.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 Sports Illustrated Kids: Legends in the Making series. These books profile current standout players in professional baseball and basketball. The formulaic trading card–like layout features one large action photo, a few adulatory paragraphs filled with impressive stats, and a quick "Did You Know?" sidebar showcasing interesting facts on each player (Derrick Rose was the youngest MVP in NBA history; Andrew McCutchen scored three home runs in one game). Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Sports Illustrated Kids: Legends in the Making titles: Basketball Legends in the Making and Baseball Legends in the Making.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 Sports Illustrated Kids: Legends in the Making series. These books profile current standout players in professional baseball and basketball. The formulaic trading card–like layout features one large action photo, a few adulatory paragraphs filled with impressive stats, and a quick "Did You Know?" sidebar showcasing interesting facts on each player (Derrick Rose was the youngest MVP in NBA history; Andrew McCutchen scored three home runs in one game). Reading list. Ind. Review covers these Sports Illustrated Kids: Legends in the Making titles: Basketball Legends in the Making and Baseball Legends in the Making.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan