| LaDainian Tomlinson Contributor(s): Sandler, Michael (Author), Wilson, Norries (Consultant) |
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ISBN: 1597167746 ISBN-13: 9781597167741 Publisher: Bearport Publishing OUR PRICE: $27.08 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2009 Annotation: As a football-crazed kid growing up in Texas, LaDainian Tomlinson (LT) idolized Dallas Cowboy star running back Emmitt Smith. When LT was 13 years old, he got the thrill of a lifetime when he got to meet Emmitt at a football camp. It was a special moment that would stay with him for the rest of his life. Today, LT is one of the premier running backs in the NFL. He knows that kids look up to him, so he tries to be what Emmitt was for hima hero. In LaDainian Tomlinson, young readers will follow LTs amazing football career and also discover how hes made a difference in kids lives through his Touching Lives Foundation. Large, full-color photos of LT in action and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more. LaDainian Tomlinson is part of Bearports Football Heroes Making a Difference series. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2008032806 |
| Lexile Measure: 800 |
| Series: Football Heroes Making a Difference |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 8.1" W x 10.4" (0.60 lbs) 24 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 128438 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: - Narrative nonfiction text written as a high-interest story - Large, full-color photos - Controlled text with an average of 85 words per two-page spread - Fact boxes |