Download or read book Big Book of WHO Football Revised Updated written by The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids and published by Sports Illustrated Kids. This book was released on 2015-08-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Football is a game of stars. From gridiron greats such as John Elway and Jim Brown to Peyton Manning and Cam Newton, The Big Book of Who: Football Newly Revised & Updated is a collection of the 101 football stars every fan needs to know, past and present. Newly revised and updated with the latest NFL photography and the most current information about football's best players, this Sports Illustrated Kids reference book for young sports fans is written in a fun and easy-to-navigate question and answer format. Player profiles, facts, and stats are organized into five comprehensive categories: Champions, Personalities, Record Breakers, Super Scorers and Yardage Kings.

Download or read book Touchdown Kid written by Tim Green and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL defensive end Tim Green comes a football story about a boy who is given a chance to prove that wealth and privilege don’t matter on the football field, as long as he has the skills to compete. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica! Cory has always been passionate about football. But life for him and his single mom has been hard, making it difficult for Cory to play. And though Cory is a good kid, he’s constantly surrounded by negative influences. But when the coach from an elite private school with one of the best football programs in the country recognizes his talents on the field, Cory is presented with an unbelievable opportunity. Cory knows that football could be his ticket out. But leaving to attend private school also means struggling to fit into a world where most people look at him and just see a scholarship kid from the wrong side of town. Cory knows that if he can fight hard enough—both on and off the field—he may be able to secure a bright future that looks different from his unpromising past.

Download or read book Inspirational Football Stories for Kids written by Noah Adrian and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Inspirational Football Stories for Kids" will allow you to explore the fascinating world of football. This compelling anthology tells 30 touching stories of young players who overcome adversity, embrace collaboration, and learn the real meaning of sportsmanship on the football field. Readers of all ages will be enthralled with the lessons and inspirational moments found in every narrative, which range from tales of endurance and resilience to underdog victories. This book, which highlights the ability of football to inspire, motivate, and unify people, is ideal for young sports fans and families. Prepare to be moved by the bravery, tenacity, and friendship of these remarkable young athletes. Why you will love this book: Warming tales: Discover the excitement of the game by reading thirty heartwarming accounts of victory, tenacity, and cooperation. Important life lessons: Through the experiences of likable young players, gain insight into crucial principles like perseverance, good sportsmanship, and the strength of belief. Diversity & Inclusion: Honor the multifarious fabric of the football community as individuals from all walks of life unite to pursue their aspirations. captivating narrative Captivate young readers with gripping stories that will take them to the thrilling world of football and spark their curiosity. uplifting role models Discover brave individuals that inspire readers to confidently pursue their goals by exhibiting courage, leadership, and a never-say-die attitude. Family-oriented entertainment: As you both share in the delight of these inspirational tales, spend valuable time together and generate significant discussions about life, collaboration, and the quest of excellence. This book is necessary to foster a passion for the game and impart the most important life lessons.

Download or read book I Promise written by LeBron James and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!

Download or read book Deep Zone written by Tim Green and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the deep zone, even the very best player can find it impossible to beat a foe who’s hungry and waiting. . . . Troy White can predict a play before it happens. Star quarterback on his state football team, Troy’s a natural for the 7-on-7 tournament that’s being held at the Super Bowl in Miami. With any luck, his “football genius” will also be working for the Atlanta Falcons on that big day. Ty Lewis is a wide receiver with exceptional speed. His brother, an NFL star, says getting on a 7-on-7 team will prove Ty’s a winner. From the moment the two football champs cross paths, Troy and Ty begin to size each other up. Troy is suspicious of Ty’s interest in his friend Tate, while Ty worries his speed will never be a match for Troy’s game smarts. But when the two rivals find themselves somehow tangled in the same dangerous web of deceit, they discover that they have more in common than their skill at football. Uniting Troy, first seen in the New York Times bestselling Football Genius, and Ty, who was chased by the Mafia in Football Hero, Tim Green’s Deep Zone delivers it all—vivid settings, dynamic characters, and high-stakes action on and off the field.

Download or read book The Greatest Football Teams of All Time a Sports Illustrated Kids Book written by Sports Illustrated Kids Editors and published by Time Home Entertainment. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering individual teams (Hello, 1972 Miami Dolphins!) but also the best eras in famous teams' history, such as the Patriots of the '00s and the Steelers of the late 1970s, the editors at Sports Illustrated Kids dissect the best of the gridiron to show the whys and hows of team building, brilliant strategy, player combinations, and that special magic that the greatest teams have and which owners can't buy--even if there weren't a salary cap. Player profiles, stats and records, and thrilling narratives show the march to the Super Bowl and into history of America's favorite spectator sport. Amazing photos, insider stories, and fun facts capture the cultural phenomenon that is football in the U.S.! The SI Kids editors won't forget college ball! Picture the 2001 Miami Hurricanes cruising to the national title with a perfect season that was fun and full of swagger, displaying an absurd level of talent with six first-team All-Americans leading the way.

Download or read book American Football Inspirational Stories for Kids written by Robert Dameron and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Score big with this exhilarating collection of inspiring tales that will instill a love of American football in the hearts of young people! This book is a touchdown celebration of bravery, teamwork, and endurance, from the gridiron heroes who overcome adversity to reach success to the iconic moments that define the spirit of the game. Join young readers on an exhilarating trip through their favorite football heroes' victories and tribulations. Each story is a handbook of inspiration that will encourage and engage young minds, from underdog successes to beautiful stories of friendship and perseverance. Whether your kid is a potential athlete or just enjoys the excitement of the game, these tales will pique their interest and teach them essential life lessons. Dive into the world of American football as you've never seen it before, where dreams come true, cooperation makes the impossible possible, and every game is an opportunity to shine. "American Football Inspirational Stories for Kids" is more than simply a book; it's a winning game plan for instilling a love of sportsmanship and dedication in young readers. Prepare to huddle and learn about the remarkable tales that have made American football a lasting source of inspiration for children of all ages! Begin an exciting reading adventure now, since every young aspirant deserves their time in the finish zone!

Download or read book Rising Above written by Gregory Zuckerman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover inspirational real-life stories of superstar athletes in this collection of sports biographies featuring LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Tim Howard, and more! Team USA goalkeeper Tim Howard was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome in 6th grade. He went on to become a national treasure after single-handedly keeping America competitive in the 2014 World Cup. Stephen Curry was told he was too small, too weak, and too slow to even receive a scholarship to play college basketball. He outworked everyone and went on to become MVP of the National Basketball Association. Jim Abbott was born without his right hand, yet he refused to be defined by what he lacked. He went on to pitch a no-hitter in the Major Leagues. Athlete after athlete in this book found discipline, hope, and inspiration on the playing field, rising above their circumstances. Filled with first-hand accounts from stars who exemplify the idea of enduring at all costs, this collection of sports biographies will serve as a must-read source of inspiration for kids and sports fans of all ages. Praise for Rising Above A Scholastic Teacher magazine Summer Reading List selection A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Summer Reading List selection "An easy pitch for middle school sports lovers."--School Library Journal “This collection of mini-bios about athletes who overcame major obstacles packs a powerful message—perseverance and passion pay off. Even non-sports fans will cheer for superstars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.”--Scholastic Teacher "So many of the obstacles that these athletes share are retold using personal interviews and primary source material that young readers will find very relatable. [T]heir stories have morals that are easily transferred to life off the court or the field. The highly relevant message is that no situation is too dire or insurmountable with the right attitude and that young people shouldn't allow setbacks to define them."--Booklist "[O]ften inspiring . . . The underdog stories reveal that dedication and perseverance pay off, as well as that sports can serve as needed outlets and refuges."--Publishers Weekly "I would rate this a 9 1/2 . . . it touch[es] your heart very often with the ways these athletes turn[ed] their lives around."--Colorado Kids

Download or read book Trust the Grind written by Jeremy Bhandari and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New Release in Teen Sports & Outdoors and Fitness & Exercise ─ A Champion State of Grind Exclusive interviews with the top athletes in sports today. Trust the Grind: How World-Class Athletes Got To The Top reveals how these men and women reached the heights of their profession so that you can too. Sixteen athletes from eleven sports arenas. Each chapter tells a different story, as each superstar shares the habit that helped them accomplish their goals and reach the pinnacle of their profession. Sports fanatic or not. Guaranteed to tap into your athletic edge, Trust the Grind, is made for sports fans and nonfans alike. Fans of professional athletes get an in-depth look at their heroes’ climb to the top; those less passionate about sports have the chance to read the secrets of success from some of the most talented people in the world. Both learn pivotal life lessons, and can immediately instill these particular traits and habits into their own lifestyle. A ‘success habit’ point of view. Learn the secrets behind success, and what it takes to remain on top. With Trust The Grind, you will learn about the value that comes with becoming disciplined, staying driven, setting goals, identifying your “why”, staying active and eating right, making sacrifices, obsessing over your passion, and more. Rather than harping on the remarkable accolades and astonishing statistics, this story is formulated to teach individuals what it takes to be great in any desired field. It includes interviews with the following athletes: • Jason Kidd • Chipper Jones • Terrell Owens • Paige VanZant • Manny Pacquiao • Mike Modano • Jimmie Johnson • Gary Player • Deena Kastor • Ryan Sheckler • Georges St-Pierre • Ryan Lochte • Devin Hester • Andruw Jones • Luis Gonzalez • Tim Hudson Fans of books like Relentless, Rising Above, The Cost of These Dreams, and The Young Champion's Mind, will enjoy Trust the Grind: Motivational Messages from Ambitious Athletes.

Download or read book Inspirational Football Stories for Young Readers written by Mike Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you consider yourself a fan of professional football? Do you love learning stories about the athletes who play on the gridiron? Have you ever heard where the "Hail Mary" play got its name? The sport of football is a battle in many ways, all carried out on a field of grass and dirt, where players battle for every inch of the ground. Making it to the professional ranks requires those players to be at the top of their game, physically and mentally. Sometimes, though, there are extraordinary circumstances that demand more of these individuals. Inspirational Football Stories for Young Readers contains 12 real-life stories from decades of professional football history books that focus on players, coaches, and even some owners. In these pages, you'll discover individuals from the football world doing everything they can and more to honor themselves, their families, and even their country. Some of the stories in this book include: Roger Staubach putting his football career on pause. Jimmy Graham moving from basketball to football at the last possible moment. The Manning family's rise to greatness. John Madden giving everything to the game. The stories in this book will definitely inspire any football fan, whether it's a kid learning how to throw the ball properly, or the adult who loves watching every Sunday. This book will also show how football players have a mentality that prevents them from giving up on the game, even when pain or injury says otherwise. Whoever decides to read this book is bound to see how special this sport and its players can be. The stories will show how a game can help a city heal from disaster, or how a person can succeed no matter how many times they are rejected. This book will warm the heart of any football fan, young and old. Grab a copy of Inspirational Football Stories for Young Readers today and hand it off to a friend, or run the option and keep it for yourself!

Download or read book Baseball GOATs written by Bruce Berglund and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2022 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Football Stories for Kids 9 12 written by Niamh Weston and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey through the lives of some of football's most remarkable personalities, whose stories transcend the boundaries of the sport, offering lessons in perseverance, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. These narratives are not just about athletic prowess but about conquering adversity. Each story is a testament to the power of determination and the human spirit, inspiring us to chase our dreams with the same courage and conviction. Join us as we delve into the lives of these extraordinary athletes, whose stories are as inspiring as they are instructive, reminding us that greatness is often forged in the crucible of challenge.

Download or read book Football Short Stories For Kids written by Learning Through Activities and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspirational and Unbelievable American Football Stories For Kids Dive into the thrilling world of American football with "Football Short Stories for Kids," the ultimate treasure trove for young enthusiasts seeking captivating tales and valuable life lessons. This exceptional collection presents 20 inspiring and motivational short stories celebrating triumph, perseverance, and teamwork on the gridiron. With illustrations bringing each story to life and a touch of football history, this book aims to ignite a passion for the game and its timeless values. What's Included...? 20 captivating short stories exclusively centered around American football Detailed illustrations that bring each story to life, sparking your child's imagination. Fascinating insights and untold anecdotes shed new light on your child's favorite players and many unsung heroes! A celebration of American football's rich history, igniting a passion for the game and its timeless values. Strange yet amusing stories that will leave your kids in delightful disbelief Each story ends with a message your child can take away and use in life or on the field! Bonus: American football facts are included throughout! Crafted as the perfect gift for your young football aficionado, this book is designed to entertain and encourage both on and off the field. With every turn of the page, they will be inspired to embrace the power of determination, resilience, and teamwork. Shape your child's love for the game and fuel their dreams! Purchase your copy today and watch your child's passion for American football soar to new heights!

Download or read book Know Who You Are Live Like It Matters written by Tim Tebow and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2017-05-16 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American sports icon Tim Tebow shares how he faces pressure head-on and the wisdom he’s learned—not from what the world says, but from what God says in His Word The world does not define you Nobody said your life would be easy. And the older you get, the more difficult it seems to become. Deep down you may know your value as a person isn’t defined by wearing cool name-brand clothes, scoring points for a sports team or even by having a huge number of social media followers. And you’re right! Your identity resides in something—in fact, Someone—much greater than anything this world can offer: the only identity worth having . . . is found in Jesus Christ! Tim Tebow will guide you through thirty-six weeks of lessons, each based on a key Scripture, to discover who you are—by learning more about whose you are! You’ll have the opportunity to write down your thoughts, feelings, and ideas on topics such as: • Building godly character • Maintaining great relationships • Standing out from the crowd • Doing things that matter in the big picture Get ready to live bigger than ever before . . . with your faith and identity secure in a God who loves you beyond measure!

Download or read book Kid Athletes written by David Stabler and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2015-11-17 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how Tiger Woods, Gabby Douglas, Bruce Lee, Billie Jean King, and other budding sports champions faced kid-sized challenges growing up. Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker, his family sent him to reform school. Race car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive.” And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play. Kid Athletes tells all of their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on every page. Other subjects include Billie Jean King, Jackie Robinson, Yao Ming, Gabby Douglas, Tiger Woods, Julie Krone, Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Orr, Lionel Messi, and more! Excited for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics? Check out Kid Olympians: Summer!

Download or read book Pele written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and published by Frances Lincoln Limited. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory - and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest footballer who ever lived - and a hero off the pitch, too, using his voice to help the people who need it most. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of The King's life.

Download or read book Unbelievable Football written by Matt Oldfield and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-10-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect read for the football-mad kid in your life *WINNER of the Telegraph Children's Sports Book of the Year, 2020* Do you think you know everything there is to know about football? Have you heard of ... * The psychic octopus who could predict the winner? * The Lancashire Lasses who became football's best kept secret? * The dog detective who saved the World Cup trophy? * The superstar footballer who never actually played football? Discover the most incredible, sometimes ridiculous, and always completely unbelievable football stories you never knew. From bestselling author Matt Oldfield, this is Unbelievable Football - true tales from the world's favourite game where there's everything to play for and anything can happen.