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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Could Aaron Rodgers prove to Green Bay Packers' fans that he was a great quarterback? Or would he always remain in Brett Favre's shadow? Aaron desperately wanted to show the world that he, too, was capable of dominating the field. And he knew exactly what he needed to do: play harder, stronger, and faster. Would he be able to achieve these goals--and at the same time lead his team to a Super Bowl championship? In Aaron Rodgers, young readers get a...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This title introduces readers to Peyton Manning, the National Football League's Super Bowl-winning quarterback. Manning's life story is examined from his childhood in Louisiana where he was Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player-of-the-Year, to his years at the University of Tennessee, where he was first team All-American and Heisman Trophy runner-up on the way to being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998 NFL Draft. Manning's years...
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English
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At five feet ten inches tall, running back Walter Payton was not the largest player in the NFL, but he developed a larger-than-life reputation for his strength, speed, and grit. Nicknamed “Sweetness” during his college football days, he became the NFL's all-time leader in rushing and all-purpose yards, capturing the hearts of fans in his adopted Chicago. Drawing from interviews with more than seven hundred sources, acclaimed sportswriter Jeff...
8) Tom Brady
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Tom Brady is one of the best football players in history. So how did this incredible quarterback rise to the top? Look inside to learn all about Tom's life, from his childhood to Super Bowl stardom!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.2 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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In this young reader's edition, one of the best quarterbacks in the history of college football traces his path to success, discussing his childhood as the son of Christian missionaries and how his faith combined with his drive to succeed have made him the person he is today.
Publisher
Summit Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
An unprecedented in-depth look at the most celebrated college football player of all time. Follow Tim Tebow as he trains and prepares for the ultimate personal and professional transition. Harnessing sheer determination and faith, Tebow defies the odds and astounds critics as he makes the journey from two-time national champion and Heisman Trophy winner to NFL rookie quarterback.
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Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, college football was at the height of its popularity. As the nation geared up for total war, one branch of the service dominated the aspirations of college football stars: the United States Marine Corps. Which is why, on Christmas Eve of 1944, when the 4th and 29th Marine regiments found themselves in the middle of the Pacific Ocean training for what would be the bloodiest battle of the war - the invasion of...
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Publisher
Britannica Educational Pub. in association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
c2102
Language
English
Description
This enthralling volume outlines the history and rules of American football, chronicles the rise of some of its greatest players, and illustrates how the game has become such a beloved cultural phenomenon.
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