Champions: Stories of Ten Remarkable Athletes, by Bill Littlefield, is a collection of well-told biographies briefly describing the lives of both female and male athletes who competed in a myriad of sports. These athletes are brought to life through narration. Little field's style mixes direct quotes by the athletes, as well as quotes from people who knew the athletes or watched them compete firsthand. Bernie Fuchs does an outstanding job illustrating each selection with a series of paintings featuring each athlete in his or her respected sport. Great Read! ( )