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Peterson, Adrian
2 Reviews
(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)
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.
Reviewer: Carrie Harasimowicz Sullivan
2 reviews
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