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Brady, Tom
15 Reviews
(3)
YA
Defining Images series.
Cornell explores Mathew Brady's Civil War photographs and their role in the development of photojournalism. In addition to the war itself, this series installment focuses on Brady's life and career--with sections on technical and practical aspects of photography at the time--resulting in a compelling interplay of history, photography, and biography. Additional information on key photographs appended. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello
(4)
4-6
Versus series.
Each volume pits a present-day superstar against one from an earlier era. Comparisons include technical skills, statistics and records, and past or potential legacies. Sports fans will appreciate the many action photographs illustrating the choppy but accessible texts; side-by-side charts provide additional data. No attempt is made to name the superior athlete: that decision is left to the reader. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Versus titles: Lionel Messi vs. Pelé, Tiger Woods vs. Jack Nicklaus, Sidney Crosby vs. Wayne Gretzky, LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan, Serena Williams vs. Billie Jean King, and Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg
(3)
4-6
This account alternates the story of a Jewish girl who died at Auschwitz with that of a contemporary Japanese museum curator determined to commemorate her. Liberally illustrated with documentary photos, the text makes an attempt (with limited success) to bear witness and to tell a good story. A solid introduction for middle graders, this edition includes an activity list and an updated bibliography. Websites.
Reviewer: Roger Sutton
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2003
(4)
K-3
SportsZone: Football's Greatest Stars series.
Starting with a chapter on the player's Super Bowl achievements, each book then gives its subject a cursory career biography, from early football successes through professional highlights. Young fans looking for biographical details outside of football will need to search elsewhere. Game photos compete with football-field graphics on each spread. There are three other spring 2015 books in this series. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these SportsZone: Football's Greatest Stars titles: Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, and Russell Wilson.
Reviewer: David Elzey
(4)
K-3
Football Stars Up Close series.
Geared toward their younger fans, large color photographs and simply structured text provide brief introductions to six NFL standouts: Brady, Brees, Rodgers, and Romo, all team-leading quarterbacks; Peterson, record-breaking running back; and Polamalu, defensive superstar. The laudatory books include obstacles overcome on the athletes' way to becoming fan favorites. Synthetic-looking astroturf borders are a cheesy design touch. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Stars Up Close titles: Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Tony Romo, Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson[c1], and Troy Polamalu.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan
(4)
4-6
Playmakers series.
This series presents athlete biographies for middle-grade readers. Hometowns, family lives, and charitable work are briefly noted, but the dry text mostly highlights players' careers. "Fun Facts and Quotes" offer more personal information: Nowitzki refuses to endorse products to earn extra money; Brady almost always signs autographs when asked. Captioned color photographs add interest. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Playmakers titles: Dirk Nowitzki, Tom Brady, Carmelo Anthony, and Roy Halladay.
Reviewer: Nancy Hull
(4)
K-3
A train trip seems "way cool" until Grandma scolds, "No electronics...no texting, no tweeting, no e-mailing." Stopping at the Harpers Ferry Civil War Museum is boring compared to video games--until a time-slip adventure brings the protagonists face-to-face with Abraham Lincoln. Though the text can be heavy-handed, Polacco's fans won't be disappointed by the fantasy adventure or her sketchlike illustrations.
Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale
(4)
K-3
Sports Stars Who Care series.
This series ostensibly highlights professional athletes' good works. The majority of each text is actually biographical information which, while not inaccurate, is nothing really new. Philanthropic work is usually touched upon at the end. Reluctant readers will appreciate the accessible writing style and sports photographs. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports Stars Who care titles: Kevin Garnett, LeBron James, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., David Wright, Peyton Manning, and Tom Brady.
Reviewer: Nancy Hull
(3)
YA
Football Superstars series.
Readers will find this series a good resource for information about the NFL, including background and player stats. Photographs and text also reveal the human side of professional athletes: their personalities, fears, and successes. Readers learn of Walter Payton's serious liver illness, Dan Marino's son's struggles with autism, and Brett Favre's addiction to and recovery from prescription drugs. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Superstars titles: Peyton Manning, Brett Favre, Tom Brady, Dan Marino, and Walter Payton.
Reviewer: Nancy Hull
(3)
4-6
Americans--The Spirit of a Nation series.
Archival photographs, maps, well-documented citations, and interviews combine with a straightforward text to provide a comprehensive biography of the man considered to be the father of photojournalism. This worthy series entry provides a balanced portrayal of Brady's contributions to both history and photography. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale
(4)
4-6
American History through Primary Sources series.
In their coverage of Civil War battles, Mathew Brady and his team of photographers paved the way for future photojournalists. Appropriately, Brady's photographs are the focus here; they're accompanied by a choppy leveled text that gives readers a glimpse of Brady's work as well as what life was like for those directly involved in the war. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Barbara Barstow
(4)
K-3
Super Bowl Superstars series.
This series highlights Super Bowl MVPs. Each title provides a synopsis of the athlete's story, from childhood through college to Super Bowl glory. With their surface-level descriptions and analysis ("As team leader, Tom got blamed when things went wrong"), the books are better for casual readers than avid football fans. Large glossy photographs will draw readers into the action. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Super Bowl Superstars title: Dexter Jackson and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Hines Ward and the Pittsburgh Steelers, John Elway and the Denver Broncos, Kurt Warner and the St. Louis Rams, Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts, and Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan
(3)
4-6
Armstrong first provides a factual overview of the war and then focuses on showing how photographs, Mathew Brady's prints in particular, allowed noncombatants to see how the war looked on battlefields. The principals have photographic space here, but so do the foot soldiers, the dead and wounded, barren farmlands, and civilians. The dual perspective, while rich in context, results in some omissions. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
May, 2005
(4)
4-6
New Wave series.
These dry biographies feature two young sports stars whose careers took off in the 1990s. Brief chapters crammed with text tell the stories of Earnhardt, a NASCAR driver and the son of the late, legendary driver, and Tom Brady, the quarterback who led his team to a Super Bowl championship. Lots of color photos add appeal. Ind. [Review covers these New Wave titles: Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tom Brady.]
Reviewer: Carolyn Shute
(3)
YA
Historical American Biographies series.
These competently written biographies cover a wide range of subjects who lived between the American Revolution and World War II. The texts are supplemented by black-and-white photographs and reproductions, as well as information boxes that provide colorful background information or place events within historical context. The final pages of each volume discuss the legacy of each subject. Time lines are included. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
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