Review by Booklist Review
Similar in format to the authors' Swish: The Quest for Basketball's Perfect Shot (2009), this attractive book opens with an intriguing history of American football as it has evolved over nearly 200 years. Next, 10 double-page spreads feature Ten Unforgettable Touchdowns in both professional and collegiate games from 1913 to 2006. After a chapter on touchdown makers, spotlighting outstanding players from Jim Thorpe to LaDainian Tomlinson, comes a short section on notable touchdown bloopers and another on trick plays and the element of surprise. A few pages of statistics record the most touchdowns and the longest touchdowns in various categories. Photos, period prints, and reproductions of trading cards illustrate the text while adding color to the pages. Lists of recommended books and Internet sites are appended. With an eye-catching action photo on the jacket, this nicely designed book provides plenty of on-the-field drama as well as pertinent information in a smoothly written overview of the touchdown.--Phelan, Carolyn Copyright 2009 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
Gr 3-8-Touchdown offers a conversational and engaging history of football, along with details on 10 of the touchdowns that the authors feel are among the greatest of all time. Other chapters include brief biographies of players who have brought their own unique twist to the touchdown and a few memorable bloopers. There are plenty of action shots and posed football-card shots of the players of yesterday and today. Whether readers are Monday-morning quarterbacks or have just started following the game, this title offers something for everyone. Similar in scope to John Madden's Heroes of Football (2006), the book is nicely organized. The blend of history, trivia, and statistics is ideal for browsing, and readers who want to learn more can refer to the appended list of print and electronic resources. With its eye-catching cover, this volume won't spend much time on the shelves.-Kim Dare, Fairfax County Public Schools, VA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
Gr. 4-6 There are lots of facts for fans to play with in this straightforward look at football's top-scoring play. After a brief history, the book describes spectacular touchdowns, famous footballers who scored with special flair, and unforgettable fumbles and wrong-way runs. The NFL's record touchdown makers as of 2008 are also listed. Photos appear on almost every page. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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