(4) 4-6 Hall of Fame Sports Greats series. Originally published in the Sports Great series, these formulaic, somewhat updated biographies of players (all now retired) provide brief information about their early lives, then delve into specific games or important playing seasons. Occasional quotes from teammates and coaches (unsourced) provide some insight into the men's personalities, but the books mostly focus on on-field accomplishments. Color photos throughout enliven the chapter-book presentation for reluctant readers. Websites. Ind. Review covers these Hall of Fame Sports Greats titles: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Nolan Ryan, Cal Ripkin, Jr., Deion Sanders, and Troy Aikman.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz

(4) K-3 Super Bowl Superstars series. These volumes begin with brief biographies of the titular Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks. The texts then shift to the big game, showing how each quarterback led his team to victory. Other key players are briefly highlighted. Analysis is slight; the clear action photographs are what might attract football fans. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Super Bowl Superstars titles: Eli Manning and the New York Giants, Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers, and Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys.

Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan

(4) K-3 Dorling Kindersley Readers series. The two biographies focus on each star's major football accomplishments without going into much depth and with little information about their personal lives. Heroes reflects on memorable Super Bowl players and games; Upsets describes dramatic NFL victories. A graphically busy combination of illustrations and color and black-and-white photos supplement the readable texts. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman