Everything Kids' Football Book: The all-time greats, legendary teams, today's superstarsand tips on playing like a pro (Everything (Sports & Fitness)) [Paperback]

Greg Jacobs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 1, 2008 | Series: Everything (Sports & Fitness)

Do you know:
Who set an NFL record in 2005 with 28 rushing touchdowns?
How defensive end Reggie White earned the nickname "Minister of Defense"?
What a Pass Interference or Fair Catch Kick is?

You're sure to score a first down after learning about top players, memorable plays, and the rules of the game. Filled with fun facts, stats, and 30 puzzles, this pass-rushing book will help you to:

• Play organized tackle football with your friends
• Gain tips for offensive and defensive schemes
• Get stats on key players and broken records
• Learn how to read a football box score
• Read up on current college football rivalries

With The Everything Kids' Football Book, you will learn all there is to know about your favorite sport-so you can tackle those first downs like a pro!

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About the Author

Greg Jacobs is the author of The Everything Kids' Baseball Book, 4th Edition. He has worked as a reporter/statistician for STATS, LLC's baseball division since 1997, keeping a detailed scorecard for nearly 40 games each year as part of the data collection effort for their annual publications. His other baseball writing includes the weekly "Nachoman's Baseball" column, available online. He lives and teaches at Woodberry Forest School in central Virginia, where he broadcasts the school's varsity baseball games on Internet audio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Adams Media; 1 edition (July 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598695657
• ISBN-13: 978-1598695656
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #654,107 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #100 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Sports & Activities > Sports > Football

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent starter book, December 12, 2008

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Andrea Flowers-Kyle "my3sons" (Omaha, NE United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Everything Kids' Football Book: The all-time greats, legendary teams, today's superstarsand tips on playing like a pro (Everything (Sports & Fitness)) (Paperback)

For the 8-10 year old boys, this is an entertaining, interactive & informative way to be introduced into football. We've all enjoyed reading interesting facts as well as doing the puzzles and learning the logistics of the game. Highly recommend.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kid-friendly format, October 30, 2010

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Amy Smith "davysmom03" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Everything Kids' Football Book: The all-time greats, legendary teams, today's superstars--and tips on playing like a pro (Everything Kids Series) (Paperback)

This book is written in a way that's easy for kids to understand, and it includes different types of word games, such as crossword puzzles and word searches. Key words are defined in boxes in the margins.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for learning and playing football, December 28, 2009

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This review is from: Everything Kids' Football Book: The all-time greats, legendary teams, today's superstarsand tips on playing like a pro (Everything (Sports & Fitness)) (Paperback)

Very informative and covers a wide array of football items. History of football is good. Sports heroes are good for my sons so they can strive to be the best as well.