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"While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. And although his personal life was not always as successful as his career, Jim remains...
4) Tom Brady
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Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The fourth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--
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Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"From throwing no-look passes to making big running plays, Patrick Mahomes is helping to change the game of football! Growing readers will find fascinating facts and photos that span the childhood, career, and future of Patrick throughout this title. Fun-filled features add to the excitement with information about his favorite things, where he's played, trophy case, and more!"--Provided by the publisher.
7) Joe Burrow
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Series
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Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Joe Burrow steps back in the pocket. He throws a pass deep into the end zone. Touchdown! Joe Burrow is one of the NFL's most exciting young talents. In this high-low title, readers will learn about his journey to the NFL as well as the successes of his young career through engaging text and vibrant photos. Special features highlight his accomplishments, his rise to success, where he's played, and more!"--Provided by the publisher.
8) Josh Allen
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Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Engaging images accompany information about Josh Allen. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.
9) Dak Prescott
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Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Dak Prescott scans the field as he steps back to pass. He throws the ball toward the end zone. A wide receiver catches the ball for a touchdown! In this high-low title, readers will discover Dak's exciting road to success. An action-packed narrative opening welcomes readers to text that covers Dak's childhood, his rise to fame and superstardom, and what his future may look like. Features highlight his successes, favorite things, and much more!"--Provided...
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Discover the true story of NFL star Ernie Barnes a boy who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential artists of his generation with this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book.
11) Game day
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
Twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber share a story of perserverance and teamwork from when they were growing up and playing for the Cave Springs Vikings before they became NFL superstars. Ronde and Tiki are a team. They are twins, they are each other's best friends and biggest fans, and they play on the same football team, the Cave Spring Vikings. Ronde is #21 and Tiki is #22, always side by side. Tiki has had seven long touch-down runs this season,...
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
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"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...
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Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A little known civil rights hero and college football MVP finally gets a voice in this...account detailing Chester Pierce's game-chang ing play as he became the first black college football player to compete south of the Mason-Dixon Line."--
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Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Shaquem Griffin is not only an inspiration for his speed and strength on the football field, but also for all he has overcome. Griffin was born with a rare condition that resulted in his left hand being amputated when he was 4 years old. This book reveals how, with unyielding determination and his family's support, Griffin conquered all doubt and became the first one-handed player in the NFL. Complete with insightful facts, biographical figures,...
15) Heroic heart: an illustrated biography of Joe Delaney : the legacy of a professional football player
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Publisher
Triumph Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A moving illustrated biography of the late Joe Delaney, an NFL star in the making who valued helping others above all else. On the football field, Joe Delaney possessed all the qualities of a great running back. He was fast with keen instincts, a burst of red and gold as he sprinted toward the end zone for the Kansas City Chiefs. Off the field, he embodied the qualities of a great person: generous, hard-working, humble, and honest. Helping people...
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