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Hoena, B. A.

Summary: "This graphic biography traces Colin Kaepernick's road from young sports standout to athlete and activist. As Kaepernick protested violence against African Americans, he lost his career in football but gained a voice heard worldwide" --

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Publisher / Publication Date: Graphic Universe 2020

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 KAP

Buckley, James

Summary: "While most athletes excel in just one sport, Jim Thorpe was different. Born in Oklahoma in 1887, he played both professional football and baseball, and ran track and field. Jim was not only a sports icon but also a trailblazer. Raised as part of the Sac and Fox tribal nation, he was the first Native American person to win an Olympic gold medal for the United States. And although his personal...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2023

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Wallace, Sandra Neil

Summary: Looks at the life and career of Ernie Barnes, a football star who became an influential painter.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BAR

Hewson, Anthony K.

Summary: A brief look at the life and career of football player Patrick Mahomes

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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. Co. 2024

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MAHOMES HEW

Tate, Don

Summary: "From acclaimed author and illustrator Don Tate, the rousing story of Ernie Barnes, an African American pro football player and fine artist"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2021

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 BAR

Jensen, Sean

Summary: "For more than a decade, Brian Urlacher was the face of the Chicago Bears, one of the NFLs most storied franchises. An eight-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker, Urlacher established himself as one of the leagues preeminent defenders with his athleticism, intelligence and ferocity. He is widely expected to gain entrance into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he is eligible in a few years which is...

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Publisher / Publication Date: BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC 2015

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC URL

Clausen-Grace, Nicki

Summary: "With powerful infographics and leveled text, explores modern pro football superstars"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2018

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 CLA

Blue, Tyler

Summary: "Illustrated profiles of twenty-eight football stars"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Abbeville Kids, an imprint of Abbeville Press 2023

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 BLU

Rogers, Andy (Andrew David)

Summary: "Introduces readers to the most dynamic pro football stars of today and yesterday, including notable statistics and records"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2016

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.332 ROG

Gigliotti, Jim.

Summary: Examines the positions of offensive and defensive lineman, discussing history, key skills and tactics, and top players.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Pub. 2010

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Storm, Marysa

Summary: "Discover the Kansas City Chiefs' powerhouse players and biggest moments through exciting text and dynamic infographics"--

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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2020

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Polzer, Tim.

Summary: Short biographies of six of the NFL's rising stars.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 2009

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Ellenport, Craig

Summary: Profiles the careers of six outstanding NFL wide receivers, Victor Cruz, A.J. Green, Greg Jennings, Calvin Johnson, Mike Wallace, and Wes Welker.

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Publisher / Publication Date: 2012

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR RED ELL

Savage, Jeff

Contents: Super hero -- Learning to compete -- Waiting his turn -- Seizing the moment -- California cool.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2006

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Buckley, James

Summary: A biography of young NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, telling the story of how he made his football dreams come true.

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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Pub. 2001

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Wargin, Kathy-jo.

Summary: When George Gipp is awarded a baseball scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, his future seems set. Setting records and winning fan's hearts, George seems unstoppable but cruel fate intervenes.

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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2004

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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 GIP

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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB GIPPER WAR

Rusch, Elizabeth

Summary: "Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un...

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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019

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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOL

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