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128 pp.
| Enslow
| September, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-0-7660-2867-8$31.93
(4)
4-6
Sports Stars with Heart series.
Adulatory biographies of popular contemporary athletes focus mostly on their impressive careers. Their childhoods are also highlighted, as are their philanthropic works and any struggles with adversity. Each volume is filled with action photographs and play-by-play details (though the Timberwolves' assertion, "We're not going to trade Kevin Garnett" proved false). Appended material includes career stats and achievements. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports Stars with Heart titles: Steve Nash, Albert Pujols, Tiki Barber, Andruw Jones, Donovan McNabb, and Kevin Garnett.
48 pp.
| Lerner/Millbrook
| March, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 0-7613-1967-0$$20.90
(4)
4-6
New Wave series.
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.