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Football Book List

Picture Books | Easy Readers | Fiction | Nonfiction

Picture Books

Tiki Barber.  Game Day

Twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber share a story of perseverance and teamwork from when they were growing up and playing for the Cave Springs Vikings before they became NFL superstars.

Bill Martin, Jr.  Little Granny Quarterback

Granny Whiteoak's football career won her trophies and plaques in her day, but years later she still remembers how she fumbled the ball and lost the big game. Can Granny make a comeback?

Nancy L. Carlson.  Louanne Pig in Making the Team

Though she plans to try out for cheerleading, Louanne Pig helps her friend Arnie try out for football, with surprising results.

Harry Allard .  Miss Nelson Has a Field Day

The notorious Miss Swamp reappears at the Horace B. Smedley School, this time to shape up the football team and make them win at least one game.

Bernice Myers.  Sidney Rella and the Glass Sneaker

Sidney Rella becomes a football player with a little help from his fairy godfather.

Brad Herzog.  T is for Touchdown

Sports writer Brad Herzog's easy-to-read aloud rhymes engage even the youngest of readers while hardcore fans can devour the detailed expository that covers the sport of the pigskin, from A-Z and end zone to end zone. Plays and players are just a few of the topics covered. Becoming an armchair quarterback has never been easier!

Easy Readers

Christine Florie.  Cori Plays Football

Cori wants to join the football team, and she scores a touchdown at tryouts.

Judy Katschke.  Kick the Football, Charlie Brown!

Charlie Brown continues to try to kick the football and Lucy continues to pull it away to make him fall down.

Leonard P. Kessler.  Kick, Pass, Run

After observing a boy's football game, a group of animals organizes its own teams and game.

Fiction

Stan Berenstain.  The Berenstain Bears and the Female Fullback

Bothered by the fact that boys and girls are treated differently in the extracurricular activities at Bear Country School, Queenie McBear decides to get some changes made.

Carolyn Haywood.  Betsy and the Boys

Betsy and her fourth-grade friends discover football.

Debbie Dadey.  Bogeymen Don't Play Football

There are some pretty weird grown-ups living in Bailey City. But could the new mysterious student teacher who is on the Bailey City football team really be out to get the students of Bailey Elementary? The Bailey School kids are going to find out!

Tiki Barber.  By My Brother's Side

Introduces twin brothers Tiki and Ronde Barber, who worked hard to overcome obstacles and became National Football League stars, one as runningback for the New York Giants, the other as cornerback for the Tampa Bay Bucs.

Matt Christopher.  Catch that Pass!

Everyone knows Jim will be the star linebacker on the team if he can only conquer his fear of being tackled, but it takes a boy in a wheelchair to teach him that kind of courage.

Matt Christopher.  Fighting Tackle

When he becomes stronger but slower, Terry must deal with being moved from defensive safety to offensive tackle on his football team and with the fact that his younger brother, who was born with Down's Syndrome, is becoming a faster runner.

Marilyn Singer.   Ghost Host

Sixteen-year-old football star Bart Hawkins seeks a way to rid his house of a nasty poltergeist without losing the nine friendly ghosts also haunting it, in return for which they agree to help him win the championship game.

Matt Christopher.  Long-Arm Quarterback

Twelve-year-old Cap Wadell wants to play on a "real" football team, but his middle school in a small Texas town does not have enough players--until his grandfather revives interest in the game of six-man football.

R. L. Stine.  Lose, Team, Lose!

The biggest, toughest girl in school joins the football team and foils a sly fourth grader's attempts to win the affections of the snobbiest girl in the class.

Gordon Korman.  Quarterback Exchange

A mysterious old football jersey magically transports eleven-year-old Nick to the body of John Elway, his favorite player, who shows what greatness requires.

Rich Wallace.  Roar of the Crowd

Manny's starting his first football season with the Hudson City Hornets, and he's determined to get in the game and not warm the bench. Problem is, Manny's not a big guy, and when he tries to tackle the offense, he's the one who ends up on the ground. Coach isn't too pleased, especially when the team starts losing. But Manny refuses to give up; he's as tough as anyone out there and he's fast. He's got the season to prove to Coach, his teammates, and himself that he has the talent to earn the roar of the crowd.

Elizabeth Levy.  Tackling Dad

When Cassie tries out for the middle school football team, she faces unexpected opposition from her father, a former professional football player.

Gordon Korman.  Ultimate Scoring Machine:  I was Jerry Rice

Chaos reigns when Nick trades places with high-scoring wide receiver Jerry Rice.

Nonfiction

James Buckley.  Football

Provides an illustrated look at many varied aspects of the popular sport of professional football, including the history of the game, evolution of equipment, the playing field and modern stadiums, players, fans, and more.

John F. Grabowski.  Football

Discusses the origins and evolution of football, including key figures of the sport, both on and off the field.

Kenn Goin.  Football for Fun!

Describes the basic rules, skills, and important people and events in the sport of football.

Dave Ominsky.  Football Made Simple:  A Spectator's Guide

This easy-to-read guide, filled with illustrations and action photos, contains everything needed for spectators to enjoy the sport of football.

Michael Pellowski.  The Little Giant Book of Football Facts

Contains more that 1,000 interesting and odd football facts and feats, from remakable records to goofy gridiron mishaps.

Gail Gibbons.  My Football Book

Introduces the basics of the game of football, describing the players, field, and how the game is played.

Tim Polzer.  Play Football

An introduction to basic skills, tactics, and key positions of football, with tips from professional players.

James Buckley.  Rumbling Running Backs

Biff! Bam! Boom!Eacute;Score! Inside, meet the running backs who have been some of the NFL's greatest stars.

Anastasia Suen.  The Story of Football

This book tells the story of one of the most popular sports in the country. Students will learn details of the sports invention and many notable moments in its history.

Tim Polzer.  Super Bowl!

A history of the Super Bowl, including historic moments, super star football players, and the greatest teams.

Tom Barnidge.  Whiz Kid Quarterbacks

The stories of some of the most incredible young quarterbacks in football today come to life in this exciting DK Reader. Read about how Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb, Tom Brady, and many more got their start in the NFL.