A fun and smart look at football, this book will allow young fans to better understand and enjoy the game. The text explains the common statistics used to judge players and teams, along with the math and history behind those stats.

Author: Shane Frederick
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Capstone Press
Published: 01/01/2016
Series: Sports STATS and Stories
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 8.80h x 6.70w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9781491485835
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.4
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 179639 / Football STATS and the Stories Behind Them: What Every Fan Needs to Know


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2016

About the Author
Frederick, Shane: - Shane Frederick has been writing about sports since he worked for his high school newspaper in Wisconsin. He currently covers college hockey and other sports for "The Free Press" newspaper in Mankato, Minnesota, and has won awards for his stories from the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is also the author of several sports books, including "The Best of Everything Football Book" and "The Ultimate Guide to Pro Football Teams". A graduate of the University of St. Thomas, Shane lives in Mankato with his wife, Sara, their three children, Ben, Jack, and Lucy, and their dog, Molly.