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Football Heroes Making a Difference
Brian Urlacher
As a hard-hitting All-Pro linebacker for the Chicago Bears, Brian Urlacher can strike fear into the hearts of the opposing team's running backs. Off the field, however, Urlacher shows a kinder, gentler side. Each year, Brian gives time and money to the Special Olympics to help children with intellectual disabilities play sports. He also invites a lucky group of kids to the Bears' training camp so they can spend time with him and his teammates. In Brian Urlacher, kids follow this NFL superstar as he makes important plays on and off the football field. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more. Brian Urlacher is part of Bearport's Football Heroes Making a Difference series.
24 pages, Library Binding
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Michael Sandler
134 books7 followersMichael Sandler, best-selling author and a leading national learning disability and ADHD expert and coach; columnist and speaker; has both ADHD and Dyslexia and was once told he would never succeed in school. He learned how to work with his cluttered mind, overcoming challenges and negativity while surviving kindergarten through high school and going on to earn several advanced degrees. His lesson is clear you can and will succeed, once you learn how to work with your mind."
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December 16, 2009
Grades 4-6
Sandler has done his research on Brian Urlacher and it is evident through the text and pictures in this book. Sandler begins Urlacher's story where it all began as a skinny kid in New Mexico. He follows Urlacher's football career from high school to the NFL. The pictures give some live action "footage" of Urlacher during both college and professional games. This book will appeal to young readers by telling the story of an unlikely athlete who worked hard to fulfill his dreams. This would be a great book for kids who look up to Urlacher as a role model.
Related Content Areas:
Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies
Lesson Idea:
This would be a great book to show young readers what it means to be a good citizen. Using Urlacher as an example, the teacher could demonstrate to kids the importance of good citizenship and giving back to the community.
Sandler has done his research on Brian Urlacher and it is evident through the text and pictures in this book. Sandler begins Urlacher's story where it all began as a skinny kid in New Mexico. He follows Urlacher's football career from high school to the NFL. The pictures give some live action "footage" of Urlacher during both college and professional games. This book will appeal to young readers by telling the story of an unlikely athlete who worked hard to fulfill his dreams. This would be a great book for kids who look up to Urlacher as a role model.
Related Content Areas:
Social Emotional Learning, Social Studies
Lesson Idea:
This would be a great book to show young readers what it means to be a good citizen. Using Urlacher as an example, the teacher could demonstrate to kids the importance of good citizenship and giving back to the community.
Displaying 1 of 1 review