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Donovan McNabb
Since he entered the NFL in 1999, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Donovan McNabb has proven to be one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league. His powerful throwing arm and superior intelligence have made him a five-time Pro-Bowl selection and a fan favorite. Donovan’s record off the field is just as impressive. After several close family members were diagnosed with diabetes, he created the Donovan McNabb Foundation. The organization runs an annual summer camp for kids with diseases and has raised thousands of dollars for the American Diabetes Association.
In Donovan McNabb, young readers will follow this NFL superstar’s amazing football career and also discover how he’s made a difference in people’s lives by joining the fight against diabetes. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 5 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Category | Nonfiction |
| Subject | Biographies, Sports |
| Copyright | 2009 |
| Publisher | Bearport Publishing |
| Imprint | Bearport Books |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 24 |
| Publication Date | 2009-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 5.3 |
| Reading Counts! Quiz | Q45821 |
| Reading Counts! Points | 3.0 |
| BISACS | JNF007100 |
|---|---|
| Dewey | 796.332092 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
| Dimensions | 8 x 10 |
| Lexile | 810 |
| Guided Reading Level | N |
| ATOS Reading Level | 4.7 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 128437 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Reviews
Donovan McNabb
Part of the Football Heroes Making a Difference series, this gets off to a raucous start with a volley of boos. Fans in Philadelphia weren’t happy when McNabb was picked as their number-one draft choice. But a season later, after a trip to the play-offs, they began to see things differently. The book then goes back to McNabb’s childhood, when a persistent coach drafted Donovan despite his mother’s worries about the sport. Kids will identify with the young Donovan shown in photos as a Little Leaguer and playing with family. Although plenty of attention is paid to his career, this slim book also lives up to the name of the series, showing McNabb’s involvement in charity work, especially when it comes to diabetes, a disease that affects family members. The splashy format gives the book a fun feel, and a brief list of books and Web sites rounds out the treatment. Glossary appended.
Donovan McNabb
Part of the Football Heroes Making a Difference series, this gets off to a raucous start with a volley of boos. Fans in Philadelphia weren’t happy when McNabb was picked as their number-one draft choice. But a season later, after a trip to the play-offs, they began to see things differently. The book then goes back to McNabb’s childhood, when a persistent coach drafted Donovan despite his mother’s worries about the sport. Kids will identify with the young Donovan shown in photos as a Little Leaguer and playing with family. Although plenty of attention is paid to his career, this slim book also lives up to the name of the series, showing McNabb’s involvement in charity work, especially when it comes to diabetes, a disease that affects family members. The splashy format gives the book a fun feel, and a brief list of books and Web sites rounds out the treatment. Glossary appended.