Meet Calvin Johnson: Football’s Megatron

Meet Calvin Johnson: Football’s Megatron
Author: Ethan Edwards
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1900-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477730060

Nicknamed Megatron, Johnson is a fearsome wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. Chapters describe Johnson’s early life, his amazing high-school career, his seasons at Georgia Tech, and his NFL career. Kids will learn about Johnson’s speed and record-breaking plays, as well as his life off the field, including his work with a charity foundation that he established.

Meet Calvin Johnson: Football’s Megatron

Meet Calvin Johnson: Football’s Megatron
Author: Ethan Edwards
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1900-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477729178

Nicknamed Megatron, Johnson is a fearsome wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. Chapters describe Johnson’s early life, his amazing high-school career, his seasons at Georgia Tech, and his NFL career. Kids will learn about Johnson’s speed and record-breaking plays, as well as his life off the field, including his work with a charity foundation that he established.

Calvin "Megatron" Johnson

Calvin
Author: Simone Payment
Publisher: Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages: 51
Release: 2018-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1508106320

Calvin "Megatron" Johnson, star wide receiver for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, was given his nickname during his rookie year because of his large size and amazing speed. Johnson's speed and acrobatic catches made him a standout player. In 2012, he broke wideout Jerry Rice's long-standing record of 1,848 receiving yards in a season by hitting an astounding 1,964 yards. In simple language, this book describes Johnson's skills and dedication to the game as well as his off-field work. In full-color photographs, readers observe some of Johnson's dazzling plays throughout his remarkable career.

What Does a Receiver Do?

What Does a Receiver Do?
Author: Paul Challen
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477770054

A receiver has a lot to worry about—catching, throwing, blocking, adjusting strategies in an instant, and more! This book lays out all of those responsibilities to help young players and spectators understand exactly what’s going on with this fast-moving, high-responsibility position.

Meet Arian Foster: Football’s Ultimate Rusher

Meet Arian Foster: Football’s Ultimate Rusher
Author: Ethan Edwards
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1900-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477731601

Arian Foster has been called the “most interesting man in the NFL.” Kids will learn why in this biography. Chapters cover Foster’s early life, his days at the University of Tennessee, his struggle to get drafted, and his career with the Houston Texans. Readers will also learn about Foster’s eclectic interests, his family life and charity work, and how his belief in himself helped him succeed when others had counted him out.

Meet Buster Posey: Baseball’s Superstar Catcher

Meet Buster Posey: Baseball’s Superstar Catcher
Author: Ethan Edwards
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1900-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477729151

Buster Posey is a rising star catcher for the San Francisco Giants. Kids will follow Posey’s from his days as a high-school phenom, through his college years at Florida State and to his back-to-back World Series winning career with the Giants. Chapters also describe Posey’s life outside of baseball, including his charity work and family life.

Meet Chris Paul: Basketball’s CP3

Meet Chris Paul: Basketball’s CP3
Author: Ethan Edwards
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477729127

Although relatively small for a basketball player, Chris Paul has proved that he is capable of big feats. This volume follows the L.A. Clipper from his early years, through his college years at Wake Forest, and into his NBA career. Along the way records get broken and awards are won in this absorbing biography.

Meet Josh Hamilton: Baseball’s Unbelievable Comeback

Meet Josh Hamilton: Baseball’s Unbelievable Comeback
Author: Ethan Edwards
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 1900-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477729143

Josh Hamilton has struggled with addiction, but with perseverance he has found both sobriety and career triumph with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. This book traces Hamilton’s life from his high-school days through his years in the minor leagues, to his Major League career ups and downs. Chapters also explore his life outside of baseball, including his charity work and family life.

Meet Blake Griffin: Basketball’s Slam Dunk King

Meet Blake Griffin: Basketball’s Slam Dunk King
Author: Ethan Edwards
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2014-01-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477729135

Super slam-dunker Blake Griffin is a star player for the L.A. Clippers basketball team. In this book kids will follow in Griffins steps from his high school days to his college career with the University of Oklahoma to his professional years. Chapters discuss the awards he has been honored as well as his life off the court.