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Millbrook Sports World
4 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Millbrook Sports World series.
The famed baseball pitcher and a teenage figure skater are the subjects of these brief, laudatory biographies. Illustrated with a mix of black-and-white and color photographs, the books provide basic biographical information and cite career highlights in serviceable, simply written texts. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
4-6
Millbrook Sports World series.
The famed baseball pitcher and a teenage figure skater are the subjects of these brief, laudatory biographies. Illustrated with a mix of black-and-white and color photographs, the books provide basic biographical information and cite career highlights in serviceable, simply written texts. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(3)
4-6
Millbrook Sports World series.
Alternating biographical chapters on Jordan and Pippen merge when the two meet as teammates for the Chicago Bulls. Cooperation and teamwork emerge as keys to success, evident in these athletes' respectful relationship--the "best one-two punch" in basketball. Black-and-white photographs illustrate the easy-to-read text, which balances a generous amount of statistics with engaging personal histories. Ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(3)
4-6
Millbrook Sports World series.
Ripken and Griffey--stars in their own right--are the sons of notable baseball figures, and the importance of family ties is noted in both volumes, which otherwise focus on games played, statistics earned, and career highlights--such as Ripken's record for playing the most consecutive games. Action photographs and an accessible, if glib, prose style will keep young sports fans engaged. Chronologies are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
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