(4) 4-6 Versus series. Each volume pits a present-day superstar against one from an earlier era. Comparisons include technical skills, statistics and records, and past or potential legacies. Sports fans will appreciate the many action photographs illustrating the choppy but accessible texts; side-by-side charts provide additional data. No attempt is made to name the superior athlete: that decision is left to the reader. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Versus titles: Lionel Messi vs. Pelé, Tiger Woods vs. Jack Nicklaus, Sidney Crosby vs. Wayne Gretzky, LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan, Serena Williams vs. Billie Jean King, and Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(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

(3) YA Football Superstars series. These biographies recount, through vivid photographs and an engaging narrative style, each star's football journey. Readers will discover what life is like for the players both on and off the field. Quotes from coaches, friends, and family appear in each book, and community service, family matters, close friendships, and personal setbacks are all covered. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Superstars titles: Tiki Barber, Barry Sanders, John Elway, Ben Roethlisberger, Jerry Rice, and Joe Montana.

Reviewer: Nancy Hull