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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.7 - AR Pts: 24
Lexile measure
1300L
Language
English
Description
Irrepressible individualist and iconoclast Pat Tillman walked away from his $3.6 million NFL contract in May 2002 to enlist in the United States Army. Deeply troubled by 9/11, he felt a strong moral obligation to join the fight against al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Two years later, he died on a desolate hillside in Afghanistan. Though obvious to most on the scene that a ranger in Tillman's own platoon had fired the fatal shots, the Army aggressively maneuvered...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
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When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills.
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In the twelve years since his death from cancer, the legend of Walter Payton has only grown in magnitude. This is the definitive biography of an iconic American sportsman-- and one of the most uniquely complex and enigmatic superstars in the history of American sport.
4) Tom Brady
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
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.
5) Andrew Luck
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
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Presents information about the life and accomplishments of the Colts quarterback while examining notable moments in his winning season.
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English
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Rich with in-depth, on-the-ground investigative reporting that gives readers a front row seat to Aaron Hernandez's tumultuous downward spiral. This book will reveal the unvarnished truth behind the troubled star, with first-person accounts and untold stories - from his hometown of Bristol, CT to his college days in Gainesville, FL to the Patriots' NFL locker room where he ascended to stardom, to the prison where Hernandez spent his final days.
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Many people believed NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers would quickly become a star when he joined the Green Bay Packers in 2005. But as the backup to Brett Favre, Aaron didn't get to play much during his first three seasons. When Aaron took over as starting quarterback in 2008, he showed that he belonged on the field. Aaron led his team to the...
8) Eli Manning
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
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When Eli Manning joined the NFL after being chosen with the first pick in the 2004 draft, many people compared him to his older brother Peyton. After Eli led his New York Giants to victory in the 2007-2008 Super Bowl, people stopped wondering if he was as good as his brother. When Eli was named Super Bowl MVP and the Giants won the big game again in 2011-2012, people began comparing him to football's all-time great quarterbacks.
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English
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"From the mid-1980s into the early 1990s, the greatest athlete of all time streaked across American sports and popular culture. He became the first person to simultaneously star in two major professional sports, and overtook Michael Jordan as America's most recognizable pitchman. He was on our televisions, in our magazines, plastered across billboards. He was half man, half myth. Then, almost overnight, he was gone. He was Bo Jackson. Drawing on an...
12) Tom Brady
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
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A close-up look at Tom Bradys life, childhood through NFL stardom.
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English
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Pat Tillman was seen by many as an American hero. A star college football player turned pro, he walked away from a multimillion-dollar NFL contract after the 9/11 attacks, choosing to enlist in the U.S. Army. He graduated from their elite Ranger school and was deployed to Iraq in 2003. On April 22, 2004, Pat Tillman was killed in Afghanistan. The administration and the Pentagon immediately portrayed his death as the result of a dramatic gun battle...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
820L
Language
English
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"We're going to win Sunday. I guarantee it." Joe Namath believed his team was that good, and the Jets' huge Super Bowl upset over the Colts in January of 1969 proved it. Learn more about Namath, his team, and his guarantee with this title. Complete with historic photos, timeline, glossary, news articles, and more. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
17) Richard Sherman
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
690L
Language
English
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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...
18) J.J. Watt
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English
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Presents the life and career of the football player, including his play for the University of Wisconsin, the Houston Texans, and his philanthropic work.
20) The Senior
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English
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Mike Flynt, team captain and senior leader, was kicked out of Sul Ross State Unibersity before 1971 football season for fighting.
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