The Football Fanbook: Everything You Need to Become a Gridiron Know-It-All (Sports Illustrated Kids)
by The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids (Author)
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School Library Journal
Gr 5 Up--This browsable, trivia-filled title is full of useful factoids for football fans. Right from the get-go, Gramling dives into the stats and figures of the NFL, from most career touchdowns (Jerry Rice at 208) to most career rushing yards (Emmitt Smith at 18,355). Subsequent chapters cover coaching strategies, recipes for snacks, tips on how to play and/or start a fantasy team, and the history behind the Heisman Trophy, referees' striped shirts, and more. A "Team Tidbits" section dedicates a page to each NFL team's history and additional stats. The final chapter doubles as a football dictionary, going over game-related terms from A to Z. The bright, clean layout is visually pleasing, and the detailed, reader-friendly text effectively covers the intricacies of the sport. Unlike other volumes on the subject, the book does not rely on flashy gimmicks or graphics to hook readers, just solid information and fantastic photography. VERDICT A must-have for football fans or communities where the game is popular.--Joanne Albano, Commack Public Library, NY
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Review quotes
"The Football Fanbook is a mini football encyclopedia. It's packed with updated stats and tidbits that you may not have known." —Youth Football Online
"I wish I had this book when I was a kid. You'll be a smarter fan after reading this." —Peter King, Editor-in-chief, The MMQB
"The perfect book for kids who love sports. I highly recommend this for home and school libraries!" —Booking Mama
"This is like Sports Center for kids...get your football fans reading this book—I doubt they'll want to put it down." —Imagination Soup
"Essential reading for beginners and dedicated fans alike." —Mom Read It
"A must-read for all football fans...this book uses humor and fun facts to make learning about football easier." —Newsday.com
