(3) K-3 Pebble Plus: Great Asian Americans series. Using short, simple sentences and engaging photos, this early-reader biography introduces the Chinese American figure skater. Key moments in Kwan's professional life are covered briefly and chronologically, accompanied by a cumulative timeline. Ample white space around the text and large pictures make for an attractive and supportive layout for new readers. This series fills a gap for children's biographies about Asian Americans. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

(3) YA Asian Americans of Achievement series. Fans of ice skaters Yamaguchi and Kwan will find an abundance of details about their training and interim competitions as they worked toward the Olympics, and some information about their post-Olympic careers. Each book includes dynamic action photographs and sidebars of additional information. Yamaguchi also presents an informative history of Japanese Americans. Kwan has a glossary. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Asian Americans of Achievement titles: Kristi Yamaguchi and Michelle Kwan.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 Sports Reports series. Clear prose traces the careers of basketball player Hardaway, four time World figure-skating champ Kwan, and Olympic gold medal-winner Lipinski. The emphasis of the books in this series is on professional accomplishments rather than personal information, but sports fans will appreciate the detailed summaries of key competitions. The black-and-white photos are unexceptional. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Sports Reports titles: Tim Hardaway, Michelle Kwan, Tara Lipinski.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Women Who Win series. Each book in this generally adulatory series on female sports stars traces an athlete's career from childhood to the present. The texts touch on the stars' backgrounds and struggles to overcome setbacks but focus mainly on descriptions of important competitions. As a whole, the series provides some insight into what it takes to succeed in professional sports. Color action photos, statistics, and a chronology in each book will please fans. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jim St. Claire

(4) 4-6 Figure skater Michelle Kwan shares her commonsense philosophy on goal-setting, discipline, and dedication, explaining how it relates to everything from sports to making friends and getting along with family. Although the advice is solid and helpful, the earnest text is only occasionally relieved by anecdotes from Kwan's life, making the general tone more preachy than personal. Color plates illustrate the volume.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta