(4) 4-6 New Wave series. Each laudatory profile traces a gifted child-athlete's rise to top-notch sports star. Most chapters are devoted to play-by-play descriptions of crucial games, which will satisfy many fans, but readers interested in a glimpse of the athletes' lives off the field will have to look elsewhere. Statistics and quotes from coaches and teammates are sprinkled throughout each book. Black-and-white and color photos are included. Ind.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(4) 4-6 New Wave series. These admiring biographies profile five young stars of professional basketball, auto racing, tennis, and track and field. The books discuss their subjects' remarkable talents and the intense dedication that propelled them to early success but don't delve very deeply into their personal lives. The color photos aren't always engaging, but the texts offer much of interest to fans. Ind.

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck

(4) 4-6 Women of Sports series. Each volume begins with a chapter tracing that sport's history and identifying its notable female participants. This is followed by eight biographical profiles of amateur or professional athletes. A "career highlights" information box lists medals and achievements, while a "getting personal" box contains fast facts and trivia. Sports fans will appreciate the to-the-point bios but may wish the accompanying color photographs were sharper. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Women of Sports series. Each volume begins with a chapter tracing that sport's history and identifying its notable female participants. This is followed by eight biographical profiles of amateur or professional athletes. A "career highlights" information box lists medals and achievements, while a "getting personal" box contains fast facts and trivia. Sports fans will appreciate the to-the-point bios but may wish the accompanying color photographs were sharper. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Women of Sports series. Each volume begins with a chapter tracing that sport's history and identifying its notable female participants. This is followed by eight biographical profiles of amateur or professional athletes. A "career highlights" information box lists medals and achievements, while a "getting personal" box contains fast facts and trivia. Sports fans will appreciate the to-the-point bios but may wish the accompanying color photographs were sharper. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Women of Sports series. Each volume begins with a chapter tracing that sport's history and identifying its notable female participants. This is followed by eight biographical profiles of amateur or professional athletes. A "career highlights" information box lists medals and achievements, while a "getting personal" box contains fast facts and trivia. Sports fans will appreciate the to-the-point bios but may wish the accompanying color photographs were sharper. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Women of Sports series. Each volume begins with a chapter tracing that sport's history and identifying its notable female participants. This is followed by eight biographical profiles of amateur or professional athletes. A "career highlights" information box lists medals and achievements, while a "getting personal" box contains fast facts and trivia. Sports fans will appreciate the to-the-point bios but may wish the accompanying color photographs were sharper. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Women of Sports series. Each volume begins with a chapter tracing that sport's history and identifying its notable female participants. This is followed by eight biographical profiles of amateur or professional athletes. A "career highlights" information box lists medals and achievements, while a "getting personal" box contains fast facts and trivia. Sports fans will appreciate the to-the-point bios but may wish the accompanying color photographs were sharper. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta