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24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-607-1$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Beginning with a Denver Broncos' game-winning moment, the information-sparse biography continues through Tebow's high school (Florida's Mr. Football) and college (Heisman Trophy and two national championships) successes. Chapters on his off-field life complete the laudatory volume, showcasing Tebow's commitment to charity, including his foundation building playrooms at children's hospitals. The attractive, clean book design complements the accessible text. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-312-4$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., "Troy also likes helping soldiers who have served in America's wars"). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Mark Sanchez, Peyton Manning, and Troy Polamalu.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-311-7$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., "Troy also likes helping soldiers who have served in America's wars"). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Mark Sanchez, Peyton Manning, and Troy Polamalu.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-310-0$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., "Troy also likes helping soldiers who have served in America's wars"). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Mark Sanchez, Peyton Manning, and Troy Polamalu.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-936087-59-4$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., Fitzgerald's memorial fund in honor of his mother; Gonzalez's commitment to helping sick children). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Adrian Peterson, Larry Fitzgerald, Tony Gonzalez, and Tony Romo.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-936087-58-7$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., Fitzgerald's memorial fund in honor of his mother; Gonzalez's commitment to helping sick children). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Adrian Peterson, Larry Fitzgerald, Tony Gonzalez, and Tony Romo.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-936087-61-7$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., Fitzgerald's memorial fund in honor of his mother; Gonzalez's commitment to helping sick children). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Adrian Peterson, Larry Fitzgerald, Tony Gonzalez, and Tony Romo.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-936087-60-0$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Beginning with career anecdotes and brief personal histories, these books then highlight the athletes' impressive on-field statistics and finish with their off-field charity work (e.g., Fitzgerald's memorial fund in honor of his mother; Gonzalez's commitment to helping sick children). The laudatory volumes are well intentioned but information-sparse. Plenty of photographs will appease fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Adrian Peterson, Larry Fitzgerald, Tony Gonzalez, and Tony Romo.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-773-4$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Each short biography begins with the player's career highlights and concludes by showcasing his charitable works (e.g., Urlacher's commitment to the Special Olympics, McNabb's work with the American Diabetes Association). Large, bright action shots and a smattering of family photographs add interest to the well-intentioned but information-sparse volumes. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Ben Roethlisberger, Brett Favre, Brian Urlacher, Donovan McNabb, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-774-1$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Each short biography begins with the player's career highlights and concludes by showcasing his charitable works (e.g., Urlacher's commitment to the Special Olympics, McNabb's work with the American Diabetes Association). Large, bright action shots and a smattering of family photographs add interest to the well-intentioned but information-sparse volumes. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Ben Roethlisberger, Brett Favre, Brian Urlacher, Donovan McNabb, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-772-7$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Each short biography begins with the player's career highlights and concludes by showcasing his charitable works (e.g., Urlacher's commitment to the Special Olympics, McNabb's work with the American Diabetes Association). Large, bright action shots and a smattering of family photographs add interest to the well-intentioned but information-sparse volumes. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Ben Roethlisberger, Brett Favre, Brian Urlacher, Donovan McNabb, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-775-8$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Each short biography begins with the player's career highlights and concludes by showcasing his charitable works (e.g., Urlacher's commitment to the Special Olympics, McNabb's work with the American Diabetes Association). Large, bright action shots and a smattering of family photographs add interest to the well-intentioned but information-sparse volumes. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Ben Roethlisberger, Brett Favre, Brian Urlacher, Donovan McNabb, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-771-0$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Each short biography begins with the player's career highlights and concludes by showcasing his charitable works (e.g., Urlacher's commitment to the Special Olympics, McNabb's work with the American Diabetes Association). Large, bright action shots and a smattering of family photographs add interest to the well-intentioned but information-sparse volumes. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Ben Roethlisberger, Brett Favre, Brian Urlacher, Donovan McNabb, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| January, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-770-3$22.61
(4)
K-3
Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
Each short biography begins with the player's career highlights and concludes by showcasing his charitable works (e.g., Urlacher's commitment to the Special Olympics, McNabb's work with the American Diabetes Association). Large, bright action shots and a smattering of family photographs add interest to the well-intentioned but information-sparse volumes. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Football Heroes Making a Difference titles: Ben Roethlisberger, Brett Favre, Brian Urlacher, Donovan McNabb, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Matt Hasselbeck.