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32 pp.
| ABDO
| September, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-699-2$18.95
(4)
4-6
Playmakers series.
Part biographical narratives, part game commentaries, this series follows current elite NFL quarterbacks. Each book focuses on the player's athletic accomplishments (Luck's record-setting rookie year) but also on their backgrounds and personal lives (Kaepernick's adoptive upbringing). The text is dry, but exciting color photographs and "fun facts and quotes" add interest for reluctant readers and sports fans. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Playmakers titles: Joe Flacco, Robert Griffin III, Andrew Luck, and Colin Kaepernick.
24 pp.
| Bearport
| August, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61772-933-1$22.61
(4)
K-3
Super Bowl Superstars series.
This book follows quarterback Flacco's up-and-coming NFL career, with emphasis on the Ravens' 2013 Super Bowl victory over the San Francisco 49ers. After briefly and superficially touching on the quarterback's childhood and college years, the book focuses on Super Bowl XLVII highlights. Ravens fans may appreciate the play-by-play details. Lots of action photos contribute to the serviceable presentation. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind.