The Horn Book Guide

SPORTS

Owens, Thomas S.

Football Stadiums

64 pp. | Lerner/Millbrook | March, 2001 | Library ISBN 0-7613-1764-3 $$25.90

(4) 4-6 Sports Palaces series. This in-depth look includes information on stadium location, funding, and design--from bathrooms (the Tennessee Titans' stadium has more women's restrooms than men's) to oversized pirate ships (the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' stadium resembles a theme park). Serious football enthusiasts will enjoy the details, but the dry text and mediocre color photos won't keep the attention of the casual fan. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Charlotte S. Huck