Presents a novel about high school football in a small Texas town, a place in which football has become a religion.

When the coach's son, Shawn O'Brien, is chosen to play quarterback, eleven-year-old Ben McBain is not surprised, but when he tries to be a good teammate and help the inconsistent Shawn, he is startled to learn that his new friend does not really want the position.

The Pittsburgh Steelers rank as one of the NFL's truly legendary franchises, and this book, written from the fan's perspective, provides readers with unique stories about the players and coaches who took part in many of the greatest and most euphoric victories in the team's history. Among the games covered are Franco Harris's "Immaculate Reception" that beat the Oakland Raiders in the playoffs, the four Super Bowl and AFC Championship Game victories...

"Long before the Lombardi Trophy, the Golden Hall of Fame jacket, and successful TV career, legendary head coach Bill Cowher was simply "Billy from Crafton." Born and raised just fifteen minutes from old Three Rivers Stadium, it was in Crafton where the foundation of Cowher's irrepressible work ethic, passion for teaching, and love of football and the Pittsburgh Steelers were built. Now, for the first time, Cowher will shine a light on a life filled...

This title focuses on the Pittsburgh Steelers and gives information related to the team's origin in the NFL, their journey through the decades, and highlighting their Hall of Fame players. This hi-lo title is complete with vibrant photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Fly! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents Feel...

Cut from the Cleveland Browns after the worst performance in the history of the NFL, Rick Dockery, desperate to play football, is hired by the Panthers of Parma, Italy, and finds himself confronted by the confusing diversity of Italian culture, language, and romance.

Provides information on some of the greatest quarterbacks to play football.

The Child's World of sports. Inside the NFL series. Introduces the four teams that since 2002 are the American Football North Conference of the National Football League: the Baltimore Ravens, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cleveland Browns, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Child's World of sports. Inside the NFL series. Introduces the four teams that form the National Football League's East conference: the Dallas Cowboys, the New York Giants, the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Washington Redskins.