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Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
[2012]
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English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Many people believed NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers would quickly become a star when he joined the Green Bay Packers in 2005. But as the backup to Brett Favre, Aaron didn't get to play much during his first three seasons. When Aaron took over as starting quarterback in 2008, he showed that he belonged on the field. Aaron led his team to the...
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"Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski is a star on the football field. So how did this incredible tight end rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about the Gronk's early life and his many achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even...
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Running back Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings didn't waste any time proving that he belonged in the National Football League (NFL). During his first season in 2007, Adrian set the all-time NFL record for most rushing yards in a game with 296. He went on to be named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and he hasn't slowed down since. In 2010 Adrian led the Vikings to the National Football Conference championship game. Follow this amazing runner...
8) Eli Manning
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Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
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....
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Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
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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...
11) Chad Ochocinco
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Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
He may have been born Chad Johnson, but today this Cincinnati Bengal is known by the world and his many fans as Chad Ochocinco. This book follows Ochocinco's life from his athletic childhood, through his college football days at Oregon State, to his incredible career as a wide receiver for the Bengals. Photographs from both on and off the field help to illustrate the fascinating life of this singular star who marches to his own unique beat.
12) Peyton Manning
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English
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Football Superstars celebrates the top players in the history of the sport. From quarterbacks who threw the decisive touchdown pass to the receivers who made the crucial catch, the titles in this full-color series present a full picture of the lives of some of the greatest men ever to hit the gridiron.
13) Brett Favre
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
When NFL quarterback Brett Favre joined the Green Bay Packers in 1992, no one knew the impact he would have on the game. In 1997 Favre lead the Packers to victory in Super Bowl XXXI, and he racked up impressive statistics on the field. By 2007 Favre had set records for most touchdown passes, most victories, and most yards passing in a career for a quarterback in the NFL. But Favre still wasn't finished. In 2010 he led the Minnesota Vikings to the...
14) Richard Sherman
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Looks at the life, career, and accomplishments of the cornerback who played for the Seattle Seahawks.
15) Tom Brady
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English
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Football Superstars celebrates the top players in the history of the sport. From quarterbacks who threw the decisive touchdown pass to the receivers who made the crucial catch, the titles in this full-color series present a full picture of the lives of some of the greatest men ever to hit the gridiron.
16) Tom Brady
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Child's World
Pub. Date
2007.
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English
Description
From unheralded sixth-round draft pick to Super Bowl hero--Tom Brady's journey to NFL stardom has been as rapid as it was surprising! Read how he combines humility, grace, and gritty determination to help his New England Patriots team succeed. They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments....
18) Tom Brady
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English
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This volume examines the life and career of football player Tom Brady.
19) Drew Brees
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Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
When quarterback Drew Brees left Purdue University to pursue a career in the National Football League (NFL) in 2001, many people thought he was too short. At six feet tall, they wondered if he would be able to see over the heads of the other players on the field. Brees quickly proved the doubters wrong. Named to numerous Pro Bowls as one of the NFL's best players, Brees was named Offensive Player of the Year for the 2007-2008 season. In 2009-2010...
20) Peyton Manning
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Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2006]
Language
English
Description
Time to look into the mind of football's most powerful passer. Peyton Manning has been setting records since he was in high school. This book takes you inside the huddle and behind the scenes to find out how he became a winner. They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Written by top...