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OverviewCleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is a Heisman Trophy winner and the 2018 first overall draft pick. As a rookie, he proved himself with an amazing comeback in his first National Football League (NFL) game. Read his story! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Jon M. FishmanPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm) Imprint: Lerner Publications (Tm) Dimensions: Width: 18.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.277kg ISBN: 9781541597488ISBN 10: 1541597486 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 01 August 2020 Recommended Age: From 8 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsThis series provides fresh biographies of today's biggest names in sports. Football fanatics will love getting a closer look at the lives, careers, and workout routines of rookie quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) and Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), as well as veteran quarterback Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) and linebacker Khalil Mack (Chicago Bears). The bios of basketball and baseball players Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans), and Pete Alonso (New York Mets) follow a similar format to the NFL stars. Female athletes are spotlighted too--swimmer Katie Ledecky, soccer forward Megan Rapinoe, and tennis superstar Serena Williams get excellent full-scope treatments. Each book ends with a synopsis of the athlete's charitable work. VERDICT This series spotlights household names, so librarians don't have to cherry-pick titles for local interest. First purchases all around.--School Library Journal -- Journal This series provides fresh biographies of today's biggest names in sports. Football fanatics will love getting a closer look at the lives, careers, and workout routines of rookie quarterbacks like Lamar Jackson (Baltimore Ravens) and Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), as well as veteran quarterback Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) and linebacker Khalil Mack (Chicago Bears). The bios of basketball and baseball players Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks), Zion Williamson (New Orleans Pelicans), and Pete Alonso (New York Mets) follow a similar format to the NFL stars. Female athletes are spotlighted too--swimmer Katie Ledecky, soccer forward Megan Rapinoe, and tennis superstar Serena Williams get excellent full-scope treatments. Each book ends with a synopsis of the athlete's charitable work. VERDICT This series spotlights household names, so librarians don't have to cherry-pick titles for local interest. First purchases all around.--School Library Journal -- Journal (11/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) Author InformationJon M. Fishman is an editor, author, and sports fan. He lives in Wisconsin with his wife and three dogs. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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