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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Odell Beckham Jr. is a star wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). Beckham made a name for himself in the NFL with an amazing one-handed catch in his rookie season, and he continues to be one of the most talented receivers in the NFL. A three-time Pro Bowl player, Beckham is the fastest player to reach 5,000 receiving yards and trains hard to make his signature one-handed catches. Learn how Beckham prepares for...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning is one of the most successful players in NFL history. Chosen by the Indianapolis Colts with the first pick in the 1998 NFL draft, Peyton earned a reputation for being one of the league's smartest quarterbacks. He led the Colts to victory in the 2007 Super Bowl and was named Most Valuable Player of the NFL a record four times. After missing the 2011-2012 season due to an injury, Peyton left Indianapolis to...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title introduces readers to Peyton Manning, the National Football League's Super Bowl-winning quarterback. Manning's life story is examined from his childhood in Louisiana where he was Gatorade Circle of Champions National Player-of-the-Year, to his years at the University of Tennessee, where he was first team All-American and Heisman Trophy runner-up on the way to being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998 NFL Draft. Manning's years...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Five-time MVP, two-time Super Bowl champion, and superstar quarterback Peyton Manning led the Indianapolis Colts and the Denver Broncos before retiring in 2016. Learn more about one of the NFL's most legendary players"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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NFL football is one of the most popular sports to watch. In this book, meet the best pro players--quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and more! Today's reluctant readers are easily drawn to the distractions of electronic games, DVDs, and TV. But what if they had a book series designed just for them? What if all the titles featured high-interest topics, rockin' designs, and language kids understand? Our Reading Rocks! series offers young readers...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Odell Beckham Jr.-New York Giants wide receiver-shocks National Football League (NFL) fans with his incredible catches. In a 2014 game versus the Dallas Cowboys, Odell made a one-handed touchdown reception that earned his game jersey a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But he is more than just a showman on the field. Odell was named Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2014, and his performance only improved in 2015. Learn more about Odell's journey...
8) Dez Bryant
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Wide receiver Dez Bryant is one of the Dallas Cowboys' most exciting players, holding the team record for the most touchdowns in a single season. A gifted high school athlete in Texas, he played college football at Oklahoma State, where he earned All-American honors. Dez was considered the best wide receiver available in the 2010 NFL draft, when he was signed on by the Dallas Cowboys. He has overcome personal hardships to become one of the league's...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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When he was just 3 years old, Saquon Barkley told his father that one day he would be an NFL football player. Fast forward 18 years, and Barkley is drafted by the New York Giants in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. He has been called one of the most promising running backs in modern football history. But Barkley is more than just football. He is a devoted father, a loving son, and a kind person. In both football as well as life, Saquon Barkley...
11) Richard Sherman
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Looks at the life, career, and accomplishments of the cornerback who played for the Seattle Seahawks.
12) Tom Brady
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Describes the exercise regimen of Tom Brady.
13) Rob Gronkowski
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski is a star on the football field. So how did this incredible tight end rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about the Gronk's early life and his many achievements. Each 24-page book in this series of introductory biographies features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The narrative text, colorful design, and colorful photos will speak to even...
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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""Hut, Hut, Hike!" This engaging volume serves as an introduction to some of the greatest athletes to grace the gridiron. Readers will discover the players who dominated their respective eras and see where their current favorites rank among the best of the best. The compelling text is organized by position so that any aspiring player can find an athlete to admire and strive to emulate. With gritty, star-studded photographs and flashy statistics tables,...
15) Ezekiel Elliott
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Ezekiel Elliott always dreamed of being a football player. His parents were both star athletes, and they expected a lot from Ezekiel. He delivered in style, becoming a three-sport star in high school and going on to an amazing college career on the football field. But the best was yet to come for Ezekiel when he was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys as their starting running back. Follow the ups and downs of Ezekiel's life on and off the field in this...
16) Tom Brady
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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This title focuses on Tom Brady and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In 2006, LaDainian Tomlinson broke an NFL scoring record that had stood for nearly 50 years! What will the man they call 'LT' do for an encore? They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Written by top national sportswriters, the volumes in this series feature outstanding male and female...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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NFL football is one of the most popular sports to watch. In this book, meet the best pro players--quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, and more! Additional features include informative captions and sidebars, a Think-About-It section, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, a table of contents, an index, and an introduction to the author.