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24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-933-1$22.61
(4)
K-3
Super Bowl Superstars series.
This book follows quarterback Flacco's up-and-coming NFL career, with emphasis on the Ravens' 2013 Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers. After briefly and superficially touching on the quarterback's childhood and college years, the book focuses on Super Bowl XLVII highlights. Ravens fans may appreciate the play-by-play details. Lots of action photos contribute to the serviceable presentation. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2012
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-578-4$22.61
(4)
K-3
Super Bowl Superstars series.
This volume recounts quarterback Manning's 2012 Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. After a brief look at Manning's football-family upbringing and rising career, the book moves swiftly to the Super Bowl rematch (from 2008) with play-by-play details containing little analysis. The consistent book design presents plenty of crisp photographs to recapture the excitement for Giants fans (only). Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2011
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-309-4$22.61
(4)
K-3
Super Bowl Superstars series.
After a brief preview of the 2011 Super Bowl game, the text backs up to explore quarterback Rodgers's early life and career. It then shifts to the historic big game, showing how Rodgers led the Packers to victory. Other key players are briefly highlighted. Analysis is slight; the clear action photographs are what might attract football fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2010
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-936088-27-0$22.61
(4)
K-3
Super Bowl Superstars series.
This volume begins with a brief cliffhanger preview of the 2010 Super Bowl game. The text then delves into quarterback Brees's early life and career before shifting to the big game, showing how he led the Saints to victory. Other key players are briefly highlighted. Analysis is slight; the clear action photographs are what might attract football fans. Reading list. Glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2009
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-968-4$22.61
(4)
K-3
Super Bowl Superstars series.
This volume highlights Super Bowl XLIII's MVP Santonio Holmes. A brief introduction foreshadows Holmes's role in the big game. The text then looks back at his childhood in a "rough-and-tumble neighborhood," his high school and college athletic accomplishments, and his early days in the NFL. Though the book is short on actual football analysis, the vivid sports photos will draw in fans. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-737-6$22.61
(4)
K-3
Super Bowl Superstars series.
These volumes begin with brief biographies of the titular Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks. The texts then shift to the big game, showing how each quarterback led his team to victory. Other key players are briefly highlighted. Analysis is slight; the clear action photographs are what might attract football fans. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Super Bowl Superstars titles: Eli Manning and the New York Giants, Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers, and Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-738-3$22.61
(4)
K-3
Super Bowl Superstars series.
These volumes begin with brief biographies of the titular Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks. The texts then shift to the big game, showing how each quarterback led his team to victory. Other key players are briefly highlighted. Analysis is slight; the clear action photographs are what might attract football fans. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Super Bowl Superstars titles: Eli Manning and the New York Giants, Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers, and Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2008
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-736-9$22.61
(4)
K-3
Super Bowl Superstars series.
These volumes begin with brief biographies of the titular Super Bowl MVP quarterbacks. The texts then shift to the big game, showing how each quarterback led his team to victory. Other key players are briefly highlighted. Analysis is slight; the clear action photographs are what might attract football fans. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Super Bowl Superstars titles: Eli Manning and the New York Giants, Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers, and Troy Aikman and the Dallas Cowboys.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-535-8$22.61
(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.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-540-2$22.61
(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.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-536-5$22.61
(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.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-537-2$22.61
(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.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-539-6$22.61
(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.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-59716-538-9$22.61
(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.