(4) 4-6 Versus series. Each volume pits a present-day superstar against one from an earlier era. Comparisons include technical skills, statistics and records, and past or potential legacies. Sports fans will appreciate the many action photographs illustrating the choppy but accessible texts; side-by-side charts provide additional data. No attempt is made to name the superior athlete: that decision is left to the reader. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Versus titles: Lionel Messi vs. Pelé, Tiger Woods vs. Jack Nicklaus, Sidney Crosby vs. Wayne Gretzky, LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan, Serena Williams vs. Billie Jean King, and Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) 4-6 SportsZone: Greatest Events in Sports History series. Robinson and Woods share the stories of two athletes breaking racial barriers in their respective sports. World Cup covers the growth of women's soccer to its record number of viewers for the 1999 U.S. World Cup win. Accessible texts, lots of color photos, and related sidebars provide compelling time capsules. There are three other spring 2015 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these SportsZone: Greatest Events in Sports History titles: Jackie Robinson Breaks the Color Barrier, US Women Win the World Cup, and Tiger Woods Makes Masters History.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) YA Black Americans of Achievement, Legacy Edition series. The original book published about Woods emphasized his closeness with his father; this revised and updated volume opens with a chapter titled "The Toughest Loss," about Earl Woods's death in 2006. Hasday goes beyond the typical personal information to provide relevant social history, and captioned photographs and boxed inserts enhance the conversational text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA USA Today Lifeline Biographies series. Using some excerpts from USA Today articles, this book describes Woods's life, from child golf prodigy to top professional. Insight into Woods's personal nature is revealed through his relationship with his father, his philanthropic endeavors, and his recognition of those who paved the way for him. Though the book's design is busy, its many photographs and sidebars add interest. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) K-3 I Like Biographies! series. Each page of large print and minimal text is accompanied by a captioned (and sometimes poorly chosen) photo on the facing page. Feinstein identifies Robinson's childhood hardships, Woods's supportive family environment, the emergence of their athletic ability, and the racism each man encountered during his career. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these I Like Biographies! titles: Read about Jackie Robinson and Read about Tiger Woods.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 People to Know series. Without avoiding the difficult aspects Jackie Robinson and Tiger Woods faced in their lives and careers (racism and discrimination), each of these easy-to-read biographies dully tells its subject's story. Both books are liberally illustrated with photographs and sidebars that provide additional information about such relevant topics as the Tiger Woods Foundation and segregation. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these People to Know titles: Jackie Robinson and Tiger Woods.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) 4-6 Benchmark All-Stars series. These sports biographies feature large color photographs and readable texts. While plenty of books about the profiled athletes already exist, these books are noteworthy for their interesting anecdotes and well-balanced accounts of the stars' lives. Photos and stories from childhood through current competitions are included. Kobe doesn't mention his recent legal troubles. Reading list, stats, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Benchmark All-Stars titles: Derek Jeter, Jeff Gordon, Kobe Bryant, Peyton Manning, Tiger Woods, and Venus Williams.]

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck

(4) 4-6 Amazing Athletes series. After an introductory chapter, each of these formulaic profiles cover an athlete's childhood and early career. The remaining sections focus on professional accomplishments and highlights. Despite the perfunctory nature of these brief treatments, a colorful page design, crisp photographs, and large print should appeal to younger and reluctant readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Amazing Athletes titles: Venus & Serena Williams, Ichiro Suzuki, Jeff Gordon, and Tiger Woods.]

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck

(4) K-3 All Aboard Reading series. This easy reader records the experiences of Woods from the first time he swung a golf club as a toddler through his victory in all four of the sport's "grand slam" events. In its efforts to stay simple, the text occasionally becomes choppy. Illustrated with color photos of varying quality, the book focuses on Woods's successes, never mentioning his (few) losses, resulting in a one-sided portrait.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA A & E Biography series. Although his athletic achievements (and rare disappointments) are duly noted, this biography of the golfing great also touches on his personality, family relationships, and lucrative endorsement contracts, making for a well-rounded portrait. Accompanied by standard color photographs, the text has a rushed quality and contains supplemental boxed information on golfing basics and other players. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Sports Great Books series. The books in this series look at their subjects from childhood to superstardom. Illustrated with grainy black-and-white action photos, these brief, formulaic biographies stress the importance of education and commitment, as well as the merits of sportsmanship. Career statistics and related websites are appended. Ind. [Review covers these Sports Great Books titles: Sports Great Keith Van Horn, Sports Great Derek Jeter, Sports Great Tiger Woods, Sports Great Rebecca Lobo, Sports Great Grant Hill.]

Reviewer: Kathleen S. Rourke

(3) 4-6 After discussing the support of his parents as necessary for Tiger Woods's success, this sports biography presents Tiger's unrivaled feats in breaking golf's race and age barriers, opening the game to a new generation of players. Tiger's childhood and early career are also covered. A variety of color photographs and information boxes supplement the text. Ind.

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck

(4) YA People in the News series. Olympic gymnast Moceanu and golf phenomenon Tiger Woods are the subject of two wordy biographies that delve into their professional successes and provide positive personal information. Though both Tiger and Dominique have many young fans, the closely spaced texts and muddy black-and-white photos don't make the books very inviting. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Sports Stars series. Bright color photographs, large type, and easy-to-read narratives create a reader-friendly introduction to five contemporary sport stars. The biographies are brief, and the fast-paced texts, filled with impressive athletic accomplishments, should entice young fans. Chronologies are included.

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck