Sean Jensen
Author
Publisher
Broadstreet Pub
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
176 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"[Presents] stories and lessons of [football player Jamaal Charles'] ... childhood, defined by people overlooking him. Young readers will see how Jamaal deals with bullying and endures teasing because of a long undiagnosed learning disability that enabled him to participate in the Special Olympics as a 10-year-old. The gold medals he won at the Special Olympics empowered him, and Jamaal displayed a rare work ethic and determination in everything he...
Author
Series
Publisher
BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 3
Physical Desc
176 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"For more than a decade, Brian Urlacher was the face of the Chicago Bears, one of the NFLs most storied franchises. An eight-time Pro Bowl middle linebacker, Urlacher established himself as one of the leagues preeminent defenders with his athleticism, intelligence and ferocity. He is widely expected to gain entrance into the Pro Football Hall of Fame when he is eligible in a few years which is not bad for an athlete from Lovington, New Mexico, where...