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48 pp.
| Enslow
| March, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7660-1807-5$$18.95
(4)
K-3
Super Sports Star series.
Each book in this series provides a superficial introduction to a contemporary standout in the NBA. The portraits highlight exciting game details and statistics, yet contain little personal background. The large print and the stock photographs of each player's professional team may appeal to young fans. Career statistics and contact information are included. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these titles: Super Sports Star Grant Hill, Super Sports Star Glen Rice, Super Sports Star Chris Webber, Super Sports Star Jason Kidd, Super Sports Star Vince Carter.]
64 pp.
| Chelsea
| February, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 0-7910-5010-6$$16.95
(4)
4-6
Basketball Legends series.
Several black-and-white action photographs accompany the career statistics and play-by-play game details of six noteworthy and popular NBA players. While their athletic accomplishments are impressive, their "legendary" status may be premature, since most in this group have only entered the league within the last four years. Bib., ind.