football players

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football players

Christian McCaffrey

"Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey is one of the few NFL players to record both 1,000 rushing yards and receiving yards in a single season. Read all about McCaffrey's hobbies, exercise routine, and more"--.

Aaron Donald

"Aaron Donald's size, speed, and strength make him one of the toughest defensive linemen in football. See how the Los Angeles Rams player reached the NFL, what he does to stay strong, and much more"--.

When your back's against the wall

fame, football, and lessons learned through a lifetime of adversity
2023
"Millions of people became part of Michael Oher's story when they watched a version of him on the big screen; read his memoir, I Beat the Odds; or cheered him on from the stands. After speaking to so many of them over the years, Oher knows that more than anything, people want to believe great things can happen, even when the situation looks bleak. His story of overcoming the toughest of odds serves as their hope. Oher's life has had a lot of unexpected highs: a college degree; two beautiful, healthy children and a happy marriage; drafted in the first round; a Super Bowl victory; and a second chance to play in the "big game." He's also run up against quite a few walls: poverty, hunger, homelessness, struggles in school, bullying, job loss, brain injury, anxiety, and depression. What he knows now is that your wall can be your opportunity. In When Your Back's Against the Wall, he offers encouragement and shows readers how to get back up-again, and again, and again"--.

If these walls could talk: Buffalo Bills

stories from the Buffalo Bills sideline, locker room, and press box
2023
"Bills announcer John Murphy provides insider stories about the Buffalo Bills"--.

Great NFL Super Bowl championships

2024
Presents some of most exciting and consequential NFL Super Bowl championships ever played. It will explore the players, coaches, and moments that made these championship games become an unforgettable part of pro sports history.

Inside the Dallas Cowboys

2023
The Dallas Cowboys are nicknamed America's Team, and they're one of the world's most valuable and popular sports teams. Discover the history of this NFL juggernaut and find out what's next for America's Team.

Aaron Donald vs. Reggie White

who would win?
2024
"Defensive tackle Aaron Donald and defensive tackle and end Reggie White are fast, powerful football stars. Dive into their careers side by side to discover which player is best"--Provided by publisher.

Friday night stage lights

2018
"Brooklyn Gartner eats, sleeps, and breathes ballet. But after her mom gets remarried and moves them to Texas, everything changes. Thanks to her star football player stepbrother, her family is football obsessed. And thanks to a new conditioning program, the middle school football team starts to take classes at her dance studio--the only place Brooklyn felt like she belonged. She has a chance to escape if she can get into her dream high school, The Texas School of the Arts, where she'll be able to pursue her passion for dance. Brooklyn just has to get through the big All-City showcase first, where a ton of scouts will be there, including one from TSOTA. But when Brooklyn's dance partner gets injured, she has to turn to an unexpected ally--Logan, a boy on the middle school football team--to help her get through the showcase. With some fancy footwork, teamwork and a little understanding, can Brooklyn make her mark, and dance her way onto a bigger stage?--Provided by publisher.

Football done right

setting the record straight on the coaches, players, and history of the NFL
2023
Former NFL general manager and three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi takes readers on the ultimate journey through the NFL's history to present his calls on the greatest players and coaches the sport has ever seen. From Monday Night Football to Super Bowl Sunday, the NFL is a dominating force in the lives of millions of fans who tune in and passionately cheer for their favorite teams. And when the games are over, the conversation is just getting started. Who's the greatest player of all time? Which coaches truly shaped the game we known and love today? What was the most unforgettable game? Why is professional football such an undeniable part of our culture? Three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi has done it all-from scout to executive to coach-and now he sets the record straight on these questions and more.

Justin Jefferson

2024
Tells the story of football player Justin Jefferson, from his life in Louisiana to his career in the NFL.

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