Examines the life and career of Peyton Manning, a quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, discussing his lifelong love for the game of football, his high school and college accomplishments, and his professional achievements.

Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots, has enjoyed incredible success in his short career. Winner of three Super Bowls--and named Most Valuable Player in two of them--Tom has never lost a playoff game. In the 2004 season, he led his team to the longest regular-season winning streak in National Football League history. But his success didn't come easily. Chosen late in the 2000 NFL draft, Tom had to work hard to earn a spot on the Patriots'...

"Simple text and full-color photographs feature eight current outstanding professional football players"--

Looks at the life, career, and accomplishments of the cornerback who played for the Seattle Seahawks. Richard Sherman is so good at defending passing plays that quarterbacks avoid throwing the ball in his direction. His incredible ability to smother opposing wide receivers helped the Seattle Seahawks win the Super Bowl in 2014. Richard is a big talker, and he's known for his brash personality on the field. Players and fans also know him as one of...

A brief look at the life and career of linebacker Brian Urlacher.

Provides a brief introduction to the life and career of quarterback Tim Tebow.

"Presents the athletic biography of Peyton Manning, including his career as a high school, college, and professional football player"--Provided by publisher.

New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez is one of the hottest young players in pro football. Chosen with the fifth pick in the 2009 NFL draft, Mark has only played two seasons in the league. But he has enjoyed amazing success in such a short time. Mark led his Jets to the conference championship game in both 2009 and 2010. With Mark leading the way, it seems like only a matter of time before the Jets reach the Super Bowl. Learn more about this talented...

From Tom Brady to Russell Wilson, Superstars of the Super Bowl introduces readers to some of the greatest sports players in the Super Bowl. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common...

Profiles the life of the professional football player, including his childhood, college career, and professional career with the San Francisco 49ers. When San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was in high school, his coaches thought he was too skinny to play in college. At the University of Nevada, his coaches thought he ran with the ball too often and he would be prone to injury in the National Football League (NFL). But Colin led the...