Sports Heroes
The athletes in this engrossing series are superstars in an array of different sports, but they all have one thing in common: they're at the top of their game. Each of these high-interest volumes profiles one of today's hottest athletes. Engaging, accessible text gives readers information on the player's background, his role on the team, and how he rose to athletic glory. A fact sheet provides a glimpse at the player's life in the off-season and vibrant photographs help keep the action of the game at the forefront.
* Reviews *
Series Review: Sports Heroes "Elementary school sport fans and reluctant
readers will eagerly snatch up these short but satisfying biographies. ...
Captioned action photos, a page of "Fun Facts," and a useful glossary appear in
every volume." --School Library Journal
Series review:
Sports Heroes
"Visually
appealing and easy to follow, these biographies are a great addition to a
biography/sports section in any library!"
- Susan Pinai,
Baldwin Borough Public Library
