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The year 1966 marked the birth of the National Football League as we know it, when owners in the NFL and the upstart American Football League agreed to an unprecedented merger, to take place at the start of the 1970 season. They also agreed to play, beginning at the end of the '66 season, a game between each league's champion-a game that came to be called The Super Bowl. The Birth of the New NFL tells the story of that historic season, leading to...
3) Tom Brady
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Explores the life and career of professional football player Tom Brady.
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"Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the key people, exciting finishes, and upsets that have more than 100 million viewers tuning into the Super Bowl each year. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the authors, and a listing of source notes" -- From Baker/Taylor.
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Kids know Aaron Rodgers as one of the NFL s best quarterbacks. He has won two NFL MVP Awards and led the Green Bay Packers to a Super Bowl title. He has orchestrated several miracle finishes, and he s the highest-rated passer in NFL history. In this book, kids will get to know Rodgers on a personal level. They ll see how he rose from a little-known QB at Butte Community College to a passing machine in Green Bay. Off the field, Rodgers impresses with...
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""It takes truly special athletes to be superstars, whether they're catching touchdowns, scoring goals, or slamming home acrobatic dunks. The Sport Superstars series takes a look at some of these legendary athletes, their origin stories, and how they have influenced their sport."- cover page 4.
10) Running backs
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Learn basic football running back techniques and skills and meet some famous running backs.
13) Texas football
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When it comes to college football, there are teams and there are Texas teams. The University of Texas in Austin boasts one of the best, most celebrated football teams in the nation. This action-packed volume takes readers (and Longhorn fans) through the history of the team and highlights some fantastic players, coaches, and game moments. Includes exciting sidebars with bonus information.
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Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NFL team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
15) Football
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"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to football. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
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NFL blitz volume 30
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Explores the history of the Tampa Bay Buccanners history, important players, uniforms, and other key facts.
18) Drew Brees
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""It takes truly special athletes to be superstars, whether they're catching touchdowns, scoring goals, or slamming home acrobatic dunks. The Sport Superstars series takes a look at some of these legendary athletes, their origin stories, and how they have influenced their sport."- cover page 4.
19) Super Bowl
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This title focuses on the Super Bowl and gives information related to its origin, fun facts, and worldwide influence.
20) Tom Brady
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"This title introduces readers to Tom Brady, covering his early life, career, and life off the field. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary."--Publisher's website.
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