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Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Contemporary biography of Colin Kaepernick, San Francisco 49ers star football quarterback. Robbie Reader Contemporary Biographies are up-to-date, well written, and colorful. Series titles include people in the news from sports, entertainment, movies, and music. Students read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension and read on-level text with purpose and understanding. Series titles have been developed to address many of the Common...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Nicknamed Megatron, Johnson is a fearsome wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. Chapters describe Johnson's early life, his amazing high-school career, his seasons at Georgia Tech, and his NFL career. Kids will learn about Johnson's speed and record-breaking plays, as well as his life off the field, including his work with a charity foundation that he established.
6) Dez Bryant
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Wide receiver Dez Bryant is one of the Dallas Cowboys' most exciting players, holding the team record for the most touchdowns in a single season. A gifted high school athlete in Texas, he played college football at Oklahoma State, where he earned All-American honors. Dez was considered the best wide receiver available in the 2010 NFL draft, when he was signed on by the Dallas Cowboys. He has overcome personal hardships to become one of the league's...
7) Eli Manning
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Talk about having big shoes to fill. Eli Manning - the younger brother of record-breaking Peyton and the son of legendary quarterback Archie - was the NFL's number-one draft pick in 2004. At first, the media criticized his inconsistent performance as the New York Giants' quarterback, but he silenced all doubters when he led his team to an unlikely Super Bowl victory in 2008. Find out how Eli proved that he's a champion quarterback in his own right....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Odell Beckham Jr.-New York Giants wide receiver-shocks National Football League (NFL) fans with his incredible catches. In a 2014 game versus the Dallas Cowboys, Odell made a one-handed touchdown reception that earned his game jersey a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But he is more than just a showman on the field. Odell was named Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2014, and his performance only improved in 2015. Learn more about Odell's journey...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The Playmakers series introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Eli Manning: Super Bowl Hero summarizes Eli Manning 's life and career to date. Informative text examines his career highlights thus far and draws attention to his accomplishments beyond the gridiron. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO...
15) Dan Marino
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1996.
Language
English
Description
Examines the life of the record-setting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"On August 14, 2016, NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began a protest when he refused to stand for the national anthem. He wanted to make a statement about the oppression of people of color in the United States after he had spent a summer speaking out against police brutality. After playing professional football for six seasons, that would become Colin Kaepernick's last season in the NFL, but he would go on to become one of the most prominent activists...
17) Drew Brees
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents a portrait of quarterback Drew Bees, including an account of how he rose from being a flag football player to becoming a Super Bowl MVP and modern legend.
19) Peyton Manning
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the personal life and football career of the Indianapolis Colts quarterback.
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