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Football Stars Up Close

Clutching the ball, a football player charges past a linebacker and dashes to the end zone. Touchdown! In this action-packed series for young readers, kids will trace the path of all-star players from schoolyard scrimmages to record-breaking NFL careers and Super Bowl wins. Full-color photos, illustrated timelines, and dramatic stories will pull young readers in for a close-up look at their favorite football all-stars.

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Aaron Rodgers

Could Aaron Rodgers prove to Green Bay Packers' fans that he was a great quarterback? Or would he always remain in Brett Favre's shadow? Aaron desperately wanted to show the world that he,… More →

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Adrian Peterson

Running back Adrian Peterson knows what it's like to be a champion. From his earliest days on the field, Adrian put in the extra effort to become a superstar player. As a rookie, Adrian… More →

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Andrew Luck

From his earliest days on the field, quarterback Andrew Luck's incredible skills and quick thinking have set him on a path to becoming a champion player. After graduating from Stanford… More →

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Colin Kaepernick

Ever since he was a little boy, Colin Kaepernick dreamed of being a star player for his favorite team, the San Francisco 49ers. That dream came true when the Niners drafted him as their… More →

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Drew Brees

After quarterback Drew Brees suffered a devastating injury on the field in 2005, fans wondered whether he'd be able to make a comeback. Not only did Drew bounce back, he came back stronger… More →

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J.J. Watt

Today, J.J. Watt is a record-setting NFL defensive player for the Houston Texans. Before that, his job was delivering pizzas! J.J. grew up loving football, and played the game every chance he More →

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Odell Beckham Jr.

On November 23, 2014, the New York Giants faced the Dallas Cowboys. Quarterback Eli Manning threw the ball toward Odell Beckham Jr. The Giants' rookie wide receiver leaped backward into the… More →

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Peyton Manning

Quarterback Peyton Manning has become one of the most successful players in the NFL. Growing up in a football family, he showed extraordinary talent from a young age. In high school, he… More →

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Richard Sherman

Football fans love Richard Sherman's big personality. The NFL cornerback talks a big game--and backs up his words with amazing defensive skills. In 2011, the Seattle Seahawks drafted Richard. More →

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Robert Griffin III

Nobody was surprised when the Washington Redskins chose Robert Griffin III as the second overall pick in the 2012 NFL draft. The starting quarterback's amazing speed and strong arm were… More →

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Rob Gronkowski

Fans and teammates alike know Rob Gronkowski as "Gronk." The fun-loving NFL tight end grew up with four energetic brothers, playing football from an early age. After sharpening his football… More →

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Russell Wilson

As a kid, Russell Wilson loved playing sports--especially football. However, the quarterback was often told that he was too short to ever be in the NFL. Even though he never grew taller than… More →

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