(3) K-3 Basketball Heroes Making a Difference series. These consistent titles begin with details of game-winning moments and continue on to introduce the athletes' childhoods, challenges overcome, and their successful NBA careers. The entries each conclude with the subject's charitable work, such as the Wade's World Foundation, dedicated to helping "kids who are growing up in difficult situations." The attractive, clean book design complements the focused texts. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Basketball Heroes Making a Difference titles: Amar'e Stoudemire, Derrick Rose, Dwyane Wade, and Kevin Durant.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) YA People in the News series. These mainly laudatory volumes examine the sports powerhouses' obstacles and successes. Phelps focuses on his struggles with ADHD, his growth as an athlete, and how he has transformed the sport of swimming. For basketball star Rose, the emphasis is on his strength of character and the development of his skills from high school player to the NBA. Copious photos illustrate the texts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these People in the News titles: Michael Phelps and Derrick Rose.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee