(4) 4-6 Legendary World of Sports series. Sports fans are presented with superlative-like trivia in clear prose illustrated with photos on uncluttered layouts. The series features themed moments from the history of a wide variety of sports, both popular team sports (baseball, hockey, basketball, etc.) and individual competitions such as auto- and horse-racing. Unfortunately, the overall coverage slants heavily toward male athletes. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Legendary World of Sports titles: The Most Notorious Curses of All Time, The Oddest Superstitions of all Time, The Most Dominant Dynasties of All Time, The Most Amazing Sports Moments of All Time, The Greatest Coaches of All Times, and The Biggest Upsets of All Time.

Reviewer: David Elzey

(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) 4-6 SportsZone: Record Breakers series. Each of these titles contains well-written and engaging profiles of athletes who excelled in one aspect of their sport. The varied selection of featured players is pleasantly surprising, as some aren't huge media stars (e.g., John Stockton in Basketball and Bruce Smith in Football). Sharp, well-chosen photos of play action effectively complement the lively narratives. "Fun Facts" are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these SportsZone: Record Breakers titles: Olympics Record Breakers, Basketball Record Breakers, Football Record Breakers, Hockey Record Breakers, Soccer Record Breakers, and Baseball Record Breakers.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 SportsZone: Great Moments in Olympic Sports series. After a brief introduction to/history of the sport, each of these books covers memorable Olympic moments. Chapters focus on individual athletes and their inspiring stories of hard work, determination, and talent. Sidebars and captioned photos highlight additional events and competitors. Skating includes both figure skating and speedskating. "Great Olympians" and "Places to Visit" lists are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these SportsZone: Great Moments in Olympic Sports titles: Great Moments in Olympic Skating, Great Moments in Olympic Snowboarding, Great Moments in Olympic Gymnastics, and Great Moments in Olympic Basketball.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(3) 4-6 Girls' SportsZone series. These volumes survey four sports and the female athletes at their forefronts. Each chapter pairs a technical skill with a prominent contemporary athlete. The books are more overview than how-to, but each takes its sport seriously, depicting how the development of skills has shaped the athletes' careers. Diagrams of a golf course, ice rink, etc. are appended. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Girls' SportsZone titles: Girls' Golf, Girls' Hockey, Girls' Gymnastics, and Girls' Basketball.