Adrian Peterson

Football Heroes Making a Difference

by Michael Sandler

As a kid, Adrian Peterson got the nickname "All Day" (A.D.) because he was always on the go. As an adult, teammates still call him A.D., because he never stops working. Adrian's tremendous work ethic has helped him become one of the best running backs in the NFL. Some of A.D.'s most important work takes place off the field, however. After his rookie season, he started the All Day Foundation, an organization that raises money for charities such as the Boys & Girls Clubs and the Special Olympics. Through all of his success, A.D. has always recognized that hard work should not be limited to the football field. In Adrian Peterson, kids will follow this NFL star's record-setting football career while also discovering the many ways that A.D. makes a difference in kids' lives off the field. Large, full-color action photos and an engaging narrative text will keep young readers turning the pages for more.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Michael 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."

Reviews

[Noah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a non-fiction book about NFL star Adrian Peterson. This book goes through the basic chronologic path of his high school, college, and current NFL football career. Because of the many pictures, I think that this book would be appropriate from K-4. I give it a 3 of 5 for the many details on his career in the NFL. Some themes were teamwork, determination, and overcoming obstacles.

[Isaiah Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LIKE this book because Adrian Peterson is the best player on the Minnesota vikings history football leag of the Minnesota vikings team leag of there 2000 years for there runingbacks.