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74 books about football

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The Weight of Blood

Tiffany D. Jackson

For the teenager navigating the complexities of racial identity, the pressure to fit in, and the weight of systemic inju

Ages 14–18

In the Huddle with... John Elway

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who needs to see that even superstars face setbacks, this biography shows how grit and teamwork le

Ages 8–12

And Nobody Got Hurt #2

And Nobody Got Hurt 2!: The World's Weirdest, Wackiest, Most Amazing True Sports Stories

Len Berman

For the young sports fan who loves a good laugh, this collection of bizarre bloopers and amazing feats turns sports hist

Ages 8–12

Edge Books: Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes of Pro Football

Rebecca Koehn

For the young fan who wonders how a stadium comes to life on game day, this guide explores the many people and jobs that

Ages 8–11

Top Sports Tips

Rebecca Rissman, Heather Schwartz

For the young athlete looking to level up their game, this guide offers easy-to-follow advice and real-world techniques

Ages 6–9

The Rookie Bookie

L. Jon Wertheim, Tobias J. Moskowitz

For the child who uses math to make sense of the world but struggles to find their place on the playground and navigate

Ages 8–12

Terry's World

Terry's Many Hats

Terry Crews, Laura Baker

For the child with a million different interests who is being told they have to pick just one path in life.

For the teenager who feels like a constant outsider or has never quite fit into their community, this story explores the

Ages 12–18

Play Like a Girl

Misty Wilson

For the child who feels like they don't fit into traditional gender roles or is struggling to maintain old friendships w

Ages 8–12

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Punter's Pride

Jake Maddox

For the child who feels like their role on a team isn't the 'star' position and needs to see how every contribution coun

Ages 8–11

Real Heroes of Sports

Heroic Comebacks

Joe Tougas

For the young athlete who feels discouraged after a loss, these true stories of legendary sports comebacks prove that th

Ages 8–12

The Dog That Called the Signals

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete navigating the line between fair play and an unfair advantage while balancing the pressure to win

Ages 7–10

Matt Christopher Sports Classics

Undercover Tailback

Matt Christopher

For the child who struggles with a reputation for exaggerating, this mystery helps them navigate the challenge of earnin

Ages 8–12

Boys, Girls, and Other Hazardous Materials

Rosalind Wiseman

For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit in when group loyalty clashes with what they know is right. A look at hi

Ages 12–17

Math in Sports #1

Fantasy Football Math: Using Stats to Score Big in Your League

Matt Doeden

For the young sports fan who loves the game but struggles with math class, this guide turns player stats into a winning

For the young sports fan eager to understand the gridiron. This clear guide breaks down American football rules and hist

Ages 6–9

Matt Christopher Sports

Halfback Attack

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who loves the game but struggles with the physical or social pressure of competition, especially w

Ages 8–12

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Quarterback Sneak

Jake Maddox

For the young athlete frustrated by a teammate who hogs the ball. This story helps kids navigate team dynamics and talk

For the young sports fan who values fair play and wonders what really happens behind the scenes of the world's biggest g

Ages 10–14

The Losers at the Center of the Galaxy

Mary Winn Heider

For siblings finding their way back to each other after a parent's sudden departure, this quirky mystery blends sci-fi w

Ages 8–12

Pinkerton #5

A Penguin Pup for Pinkerton

Steven Kellogg

For the child with a vivid imagination who occasionally gets a bit too carried away with their big ideas and enthusiasti

Ages 4–8

The NFL Experience: Twelve Months with America's Favorite Game

Phil Barber

For the young sports enthusiast who wants to know everything about how the NFL works, from the adrenaline of the Super B

Ages 10–15

Jim Nasium #1

Jim Nasium Is a Football Fumbler

Marty McKnight

For the child who feels like a klutz but wants to join the team, this funny story validates the nerves of trying somethi

Ages 6–9

Carter #1

Carter Finally Gets It

Brent Crawford

For the teen navigating the messy transitions of freshman year while managing ADHD and the social pressures of sports, g

Ages 13–17

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