Each book in the Sports All-Stars series showcases an exceptional athlete and opens with an event from the last 18 months. Recalling a baseball classic, Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, Kris Bryant emphasizes Bryant's contributions to the Chicago Cubs' win. After the opening chapter, each book looks at the athlete's younger years, introduces their families and their activities outside sports, and concludes with their overall achievements. In addition, Fishman makes a point of discussing each individual's choices when it comes to fitness, diet, and exercise routines. Written in short sentences, the books are accessible to some primary-grade readers, but the straightforward design and the many clearly reproduced action photos ensure that they will appeal to older kids as well. Well-chosen cover photos will draw sports fans to this attractive series.

Succinct, easy-to-read biographies of these sports stars include brief looks at each person's childhood before focusing on that individual's particular training and road to athletic success. Dramatic narration, direct quotes, color photographs, and sidebars round out the informative main texts; "All-Star Stats" for that sport are appended. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.