Side-by-Side Football Stars: Comparing Pro Football's Greatest Players

by Shane Frederick

Overview

Which quarterback would you rather have running your offense, Peyton Manning or Dan Marino? Does Adrian Peterson have the moves to keep up with the legendary Walter Payton? Who is the more fearsome player from the defensive line, J.J. Watt or Reggie White? See how the players match up in this side-by-side look at football’s stars.  Produced in partnership with Sports Illustrated KIDS.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781476561707
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Side-by-Side Sports Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.70(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	NC970L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 14 Years

About the Author

Shane Frederick has been writing about sports teams and athletes ever since he worked for his high school newspaper in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, in the late 1980s. He currently covers college hockey and other sports for "The Free Press" newspaper in Mankato, Minnesota, and his stories have captured awards from the Associated Press, the Minnesota Newspaper Association, and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is also the author of several books about hockey and football. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Shane lives in Mankato with his wife, Sara; their three children, Ben, Jack, and Lucy; and their dog, Charlie.

Table of Contents

Adrian Peterson vs. Walter Payton 4

Peyton Manning vs. Dan Marino 8

Calvin Johnson vs. Jerry Rice 12

J.J. Watt vs. Reggie White 16

Tom Brady vs. Joe Montana 20

Aaron Rodgers vs. John Elway 24

Arian Foster vs. Emmitt Smith 28

Larry Fitzgerald vs. Cris Carter 32

Joe Thomas vs. Anthony Muñoz 36

Richard Sherman vs. Deion Sanders 40

Coach's Call 44

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 46

Quotation Sources 46

Read more 47

Internet Sites 47

Index 48

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 5–8—These appealing, well-crafted books compare great players, usually superstars of the past, with current athletes. Each figure is described through a key game or statistic, along with high points of his overall career; lifetime stats and a color photo are also provided. Basketball's match-ups include two notable rivalries: 1980s superstars Larry Bird vs. Earvin "Magic" Johnson and current rivals Kevin Durant vs. Carmelo Anthony. Baseball compares the best batters, fielders, and pitchers, along with home-run champs Babe Ruth vs. Hank Aaron. Each book concludes with "Coach's/Manager's Call," where the author weighs in with his opinion in each match-up. For instance, in comparing Ruth and Aaron, the author opts for Aaron. Each book finishes with three "Critical Thinking Using the Common Core" questions, which encourage readers to draw their own conclusions and support them with evidence from the text. Strong, attractive selections.

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