The Best of Everything Football Book

by Shane Frederick

Overview

Who holds the record for most career rushing yards? Which NFL coach has won the most games? What are some wacky ways the pros have celebrated touchdowns? Learn the answer to these questions and more in The Best of Everything Football Book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476501840
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	07/01/2012
Series:	Social Policy Review
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	31 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Shane Frederick has been writing about sports teams and athletes ever since he worked for his high school newspaper in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, in the late 1980s. He currently covers college hockey and other sports for "The Free Press" newspaper in Mankato, Minnesota, and his stories have captured awards from the Associated Press, the Minnesota Newspaper Association, and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is also the author of several books about hockey and football. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Shane lives in Mankato with his wife, Sara; their three children, Ben, Jack, and Lucy; and their dog, Charlie.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 The Game 6

Chapter 2 The Teams 16

Chapter 3 Players 26

Chapter 4 Greatest Moments 42

Chapter 5 Fan Favorites 50

Timeline 60

Glossary 62

Read More 63

Internet Sites 63

Index 64

Editorial Reviews

Plenty of full-color photos and a lively layout are the hallmarks of this "Sports Illustrated KIDS" series, and this volume is no exception. It begins with a brief look at the game's origins, as well as the gridiron, football positions, equipment and uniforms. Chapter 2 tackles the teams, from Super Bowl champions to dynasties, greatest seasons, and top coaches. A chapter about players covers the top stars by position, MVPs, a dream team, and current vs. classic stars. Other chapters discuss the game's greatest moments, including biggest upsets, greatest plays, and records; and fan favorites, from stadiums to touchdown dances, mascots and cheerleaders. There are brief mentions of college football, Canadian football, and fantasy football. There's even a trivia quiz. End materials include a timeline (which goes up to 2010), a glossary, a brief bibliography, and an index. Young fans will enjoy the attractive magazine-like style and the many stats in this appealing overview of the sport. Other titles in the series cover basketball, hockey, and baseball. Reviewer: Paula Rohrlick

Children's Literature - Paula Rohrlick