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ZJ's friends Ollie, Darry and Daniel help him cope when his father, a beloved professional football player, suffers severe headaches and memory loss that spell the end of his career.

2) Being your best at football

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Yomtov, Nel

Series

True book

3) Believe: the victorious story of Eric LeGrand

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LeGrand, Eric

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In this uplifting memoir, now adapted for young readers, Eric LeGrand tells the amazing story of how he rebuilds his life, continues his college education, and pursues a career in sports broadcasting following the injury that paralyzed him from the neck down. His belief in a grand plan and his hope for the future make him a model for anyone who has experienced tragedy or faced obstacles.

4) The best NFL defensive players of all time

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Wilner, Barry

Series

SportsZONE

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This book introduces some of the best NFL defensive players of all time, including Dick Lane, David Jones, Dick Butkus, Joe Greene, Lawrence Taylor, Ronnie Lott, Reggie White, and others.

5) Between the lines: how Ernie Barnes went from the football field to the art gallery

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Wallace, Sandra Neil

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Discover the true story of NFL star Ernie Barnes a boy who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential artists of his generation with this beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

6) Bleachers

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Grisham, John

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Presents a novel about high school football in a small Texas town, a place in which football has become a religion. Now, as Coach Rake's "boys" sit in the bleachers waiting for the dimming field lights to signal his passing, they replay the old games, relive the old glories, and try to decide once and for all whether they love Eddie Rake -- or hate him. For Neely Crenshaw, a man who must finally forgive his coach -- and himself -- before he can get...

7) Bones and the football mystery

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Adler, David A

Series

Bones volume 9

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When Grandpa's lucky hat goes missing during a college football game, detective Jeffrey Bones and his friend Sally help look for it.

8) Brian Urlacher

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Uschan, Michael V

Series

Superstars of pro football

9) Button Down

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Ylvisaker, Anne

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Buttons

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As football fever hits Goodhue, Iowa, Ned Button steps into the lineup in a funny new adventure about a small-town family living in 1929.
Ever since local boy Lester Ward got drafted by the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, Tugs Button's scrawny cousin Ned can think of nothing but football. Sure, Lester's younger bully of a brother is determined to keep Ned and his gang from ever getting near a real pickup game. But Ned has a few things going

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10) By my brother's side

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Barber, Tiki

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Introduces twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber, who worked hard to overcome obstacles and became National Football League stars, one as runningback for the New York Giants, the other as cornerback for the Tampa Bay Bucs.

11) Carson Wentz: football star

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Scheff, Matt

Series

Biggest Names in Sports

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Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Carson Wentz. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

12) The case of the troublesome turtle

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Rylant, Cynthia

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I can read book

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Bunny and Jack, animal detectives, investigate the disappearance of the balloons from the neighborhood toy store.

13) Change the game

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Kaepernick, Colin

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High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, he has a bright future ahead of him as a highly touted prospect. Everyone from his parents to his teachers and coaches are in agreement on his future. Colin feels differently. Colin isn't excited about baseball. In the words of five-time all-star MLB player Adam Jones, "Baseball is a white man's game." Colin looks up to...

14) Chicago Bears

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Sawyer, Amy

Series

My first NFL book

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Provides an introduction to the Chicago Bears, including information on their major records, stars, stadium, history, and statistics. Includes online content that contains weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features.

15) Chicago Bears

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Howell, Brian

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Insider's guide to pro football.NFC North

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"Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Chicago Bears one of the most historic and successful teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section...

16) The Child's World encyclopedia of the NFL

17) Coach Hyatt is a riot!

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Gutman, Dan

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My Weird School Daze

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A new football coach arrives at school and, with help from an unexpected new team member, the Moose win a game.

18) Coaching youth football

19) Dan Marino

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Sterngass, Jon

Series

Football Superstars

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Football Superstars celebrates the top players in the history of the sport. From quarterbacks who threw the decisive touchdown pass to the receivers who made the crucial catch, the titles in this full-color series present a full picture of the lives of some of the greatest men ever to hit the gridiron.

20) Detroit Lions

Author

Howell, Brian

Series

Insider's guide to pro football.NFC North

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'Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Detroit Lions one of the most exciting teams in the NFL. Readers will get a glimpse into the league, the team's history, its home stadium, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative sidebars, a glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research, a look at the parts of a football field, a section on common...