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Description
Discover everything you need to know about football in this detailed guide to America's favorite sport.
From explaining the difference between offensive and defensive plays to the history of the NFL, this is the ultimate guide to football. Discover how to score and avoid fouls, while learning about famous games from the past and present. It's also packed with profiles and photos of the best players in the game, including Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, Travis Kelce, Odell Beckham Jr., Aaron Rodgers, and more!
Dive into the history of the sport--how the game first became established in the late 19th century, and how it grew into the massively popular sport that it is today. Conversational text by a football expert and colorful photographs make this an accessible and comprehensive guide for kids.
Publication date
January 14, 2025
Genre
Non-fiction
Page Count
144
ISBN-13
9780753481516
Publisher
Kingfisher
Series
Kingfisher Encyclopedias
BISAC categories
JNF054050 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Football
School Library Journal
Gr 5-10–Football is the number one spectator sport in the U.S. and the most popular sport for boys in 43 states. This volume takes a deep dive into the game and covers a wide range of topics, from Yale coach Walter Camp, who adapted much of the game from rugby in the 19th century, to Super Bowl LVIII. Each spread typically covers a single topic—fans, NCAA football. Longer sections offer profiles of all the league’s teams, divided by conference and division. Layouts are visually striking, with multiple narratives broken into chunks of text set off with blocks of color, sharing the page with abundant photos, charts, lists, and sidebar features. Profiles of players (Troy Polamalu, Emmitt Smith), coaches (Andy Reid, Mike Tomlin), officials, and many others are included throughout. Offensive and defensive positions, the evolution of equipment, scoring, coaching, stadiums (Chicago’s Soldier Field is the oldest, Lambeau Field in Green Bay is the coldest), strategy and technique, all get full treatment. VERDICT A handy reference or a comprehensive overview, this football compendium will be deservedly popular in virtually any school. Copyright 2026 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
Alicia Williamson is an American writer and children's nonfiction editor who grew up in the lake country of Minnesota. A one-time university educator with a PhD in English, she's also an avid hiker, amateur fossil hunter, and sports enthusiast.
Liam Jenkins is a sports writer and podcaster with a passion for football. A Philadelphia Eagles superfan since the age of 12, he is the founder and CEO of the Philly Sports Network, a media hub dedicated to all the city's pro sports.
