Author : Matt Christopher
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 28,61 MB
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0316296678
Get to know Drew Brees, the record-breaking, beloved quarterback, in this gripping new sports biography from Matt Christopher Drew Brees grew up in a family of athletes, and overcame injuries and setbacks to become one of today's best quarterbacks. This comprehensive biography - complete with photos and fun infographics - shows how Drew Brees went from being a flag football player to Super Bowl MVP and modern legend, and is sure to appeal to legions of football fans.
Author : Pete DiPrimio
Publisher : Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 32,24 MB
Release : 2011-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1612282369
Drew Brees never had it easy. He had to wait until his junior year to play for his high school varsity team. College football teams from his home state, Texas, didn’t want him. Some experts thought he was too short to play in the National Football League. Some coaches didn’t believe he’d recover from an injury. In the end, he proved them wrong to become a record-setting quarterback for Purdue University and the NFL’s New Orleans Saints. He led Purdue to its first Rose Bowl appearance in 34 years. He led New Orleans to the 2010 Super Bowl victory over the favored Indianapolis Colts with a near-perfect performance. Along the way he used his Brees Dream Foundation to help the city of New Orleans rebuild after Hurricane Katrina. Based on interviews by veteran sportswriter Pete DiPrimio, this action-packed sports biography tells how Drew Brees became a real-life hero for a community that badly needed one.
Author : Jeff Duncan
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 31,29 MB
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1641254998
"Perfect for football fans of all stripes, this dual-focus portrait celebrates the winning power of strong bonds between coach and player." —Publishers Weekly A rare, behind the scenes? look at the New Orleans Saints over more than 14 seasons In 2006, Sean Payton arrived in New Orleans as a relatively unknown first time NFL head coach. His task was daunting: resurrect a Saints team that had just finished 3–13 and had won only one playoff game in the previous four decades. Meanwhile, the city was undergoing its own staggering rebuild following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina five months earlier. Payton knew that to turn around the Saints' fortunes, he needed to turn around their dreadful quarterback legacy. The Saints targeted a San Diego Chargers castoff they hoped would become the new face of their franchise: Drew Brees. Every team in the NFL had passed on Brees at least once because of his surgically repaired right shoulder or his lack of prototypical size. But for the Saints, Brees was worth the risk. Together, these two underdogs rolled up their sleeves and got to work, helping rebuild the city as they transformed the franchise from laughingstock to Super Bowl Champions. What they have done since, including building the most productive offense the NFL has ever seen and setting multiple passing and scoring records, has only deepened their legacy in New Orleans and throughout the league. Based on more than 14 years of firsthand reporting and dozens of interviews with players, coaches, and executives,?Payton and Brees is the definitive account of how Sean Payton and Drew Brees transformed a team, a city, and the game of football.
Author : Drew Brees
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 42,39 MB
Release : 2010-07-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1414346883
When a potentially career-ending shoulder injury left quarterback Drew Brees without a team—and facing the daunting task of having to learn to throw a football all over again—coaches around the NFL wondered, Will he ever come back? After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, leaving more than 80 percent of the city underwater, many wondered, Will the city ever come back? And with their stadium transformed into a makeshift refugee camp, forcing the Saints to play their entire 2005 season on the road, people questioned, Will the Saints ever come back? It takes a special person to turn adversity into success and despair into hope—yet that is exactly what Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees has done—and with the weight of an entire city on his shoulders. Coming Back Stronger is the ultimate comeback story, not only of one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks, but also of a city and a team that many had all but given up on. Brees’s inspiring message of hope and encouragement proves that with enough faith, determination, and heart, you can overcome any obstacle life throws your way and not only come back, but come back stronger.
Author : Adam Boehler
Publisher : Superstars! (Crabtree)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,71 MB
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780778776291
Being born in the football-crazy state of Texas, Drew Brees couldn't help but become a football star. This superstar quarterback for the New Orleans Saints has helped the city rebuild and quietly undertakes a lot of charity work. This inspiring biography describes Drew's early years, his rise in football, and how he overcame a potentially career-ending shoulder injury.
Author : Jon M. Fishman
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 16,44 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 154158953X
Sports fans will devour this book about one of the sports world's brightest stars.
Author : Gerry Boehme
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 33,1 MB
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1502651238
National Football League quarterback Drew Brees has risen to become one of football's all-time greats, all while overcoming two devastating injuries as well as early doubts about his skills. The term "star athlete," however, only scratches the surface of the Drew Brees story. When he led the New Orleans Saints to a Super Bowl championship, Brees helped restore a sense of pride and hope to a city still recovering from the destructive forces of Hurricane Katrina. This biography delves into his background and football career, contributions to society, and success as a quarterback. Photographs and sidebars illuminate how Drew Brees continues to excel, inspiring others both on and off the field.
Author : Bill Redban
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 16,11 MB
Release : 2014-11-20
Category :
ISBN : 9781508437857
Discover The Inspirational Story of Football Superstar Drew Brees!Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet or Kindle device!You're about to discover the incredibly inspirational story of football superstar Drew Brees. If you're reading this then you must be a Drew Brees fan, like so many others. As a fan, you must wonder how this man is so talented and want to know more about him. Drew is considered as one of the greatest football players in the world and it's been an honor to be able to watch him play throughout his career. This book will reveal to you much about Drew's story and the many accomplishments throughout his career.Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... Youth and Family Life High School and College Career Professional Career and Personal Life Legacy, Charitable Acts and much more! If you want to learn more about Drew Brees, then this book is for you. It will reveal to you many things that you did not know about this incredible football star!About the Author:Inspirational Stories is a series aimed at highlighting the great athletes of our society. Our mission is to present the stories of athletes who are not only impactful in their sport, but also great people outside of it. The athletes we write about have gone above and beyond to become impactful in their community and great role models for the youth, all while showing excellence in their profession. We publish concise, easily consumable books that portray the turning points in the lives of these great athletes, while also giving the context in which they occurred. Our books are especially great for children who look up to sports figures. Hopefully these athletes can serve as a source of inspiration and their stories can provide life lessons that are practical for fans of any demographic.
Author : Ben Nussbaum
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 18,86 MB
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1425850065
In the world of sports, players and coaches experience heartbreaking losses and pulse-pounding victories. They share their emotions, insights, wisdom, and wit through speeches. Some of these sports speeches have stood the test of time. They've been replayed, memorized, and cut into tiny snippets for the internet. These inspirational stories and speeches are celebrated in this full-color book that is packed with fun facts, fascinating sidebars, and high-interest content. Featuring TIME© content and images, this informational text has features such as a glossary, an index, and a table of contents to engage students in reading as they build their comprehension, vocabulary, and reading skills. The Reader's Guide and extended Try It! activity increase understanding of the material, and develop higher-order thinking. Check It Out! offers print and online resources for additional reading. Keep students reading from cover to cover with this captivating text!
Author :
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 29,55 MB
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1425834353
The world of sports is full of heartbreaking losses and adrenaline-pumping victories. Athletes and coaches share their experiences, emotions, wisdom, and wit in the speeches they give after winning--and failing--games. This nonfiction title celebrates the sports speeches that have stood the test of time. Created in partnership with TIME©, this 6-Pack of nonfiction readers builds critical literacy skills while students are engaged in reading high-interest content. Reader's Guide and Try It! provide extensive language-development activities to develop critical thinking; Table of contents, glossary, and index help increase comprehension and strengthen academic vocabulary; A fun culminating activity challenges students to write an inspirational speech; Prepares students for college and career and aligns with state and national standards. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.
