Music and theater top tens

Gr 4-8-Fans of lists, particularly those of the top 10 variety, will appreciate these slim entries to the field of pop culture record-holders. Four major subjects-movies and television, music and theater, sports, and technology-are represented in this series, and within each volume, there are five lists that document the top record holders for such standard fare as "Highest-Earning Movies of All Time" (Movies and TV Top Tens) as well as quirkier, unexpected categories ("Highest Scorers in the WNBA" in Sports Top Tens). Donovan explains the criteria she used when ranking the items in each list, using facts and statistics to make the determinations. While current at the time of publication, some data has changed in the time since, affecting the currency and validity of her lists. For instance, Katy Perry has surpassed Taylor Swift for the number one spot on the "Musicians with the Most Digital Singles Sales" list, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. Although the titles don't contain a ton of material, the aim isn't to be a comprehensive reference tool. Instead, these are springboards for readers to create their own top 10 lists. Suggested topics and print and online resources are provided to help guide the audience through the process. Give this to young enthusiasts of the "Guinness World Record" books.-Audrey Sumser, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Mayfield, OH (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Each book features five annotated top-ten lists that rank aspects of pop music, TV, films, and theater. Accompanied by colorful photos, each entry includes a brief paragraph with some contextual information. The arbitrarily compiled books conclude by encouraging readers to research and create their own top-ten lists, suggesting alternative topics. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Entertainment's Top 10 titles: Movies and TV Top Tens and Music and Theater Top Tens.] (c) Copyright 2015. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.