Books with author K C Kelley

There was only 12 minutes left on the clock. It was Super Bowl XLIX (49), and the New England Patriots trailed the Seattle Seahawks by ten points. Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had felt pressure like this before. He had been in several Super Bowls over the course of his long career. Yet, at 37 years old, did Tom still have what it takes to reach another Super Bowl victory? Young sports fans will feel like they're at the games as they follow Tom Brady on his quest for a Super Bowl victory. Full-color photos and engaging play-by-play narratives will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the action.

Today, J.J. Watt is a record-setting NFL defensive player for the Houston Texans. Before that, his job was delivering pizzas! J.J. grew up loving football, and played the game every chance he got. At the University of Wisconsin, J.J. worked hard at his pizza delivery job to pay for college, and also worked hard to excel on the school’s football team. J.J.’s hard work paid off. After graduating from college, he was chosen by the Texans in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft. Fans love to watch J.J. sack quarterbacks and catch interceptions. He’s even been named the NFL Defensive Player of Year in both 2012 and 2014! In J.J. Watt, young readers get a close-up view of the famous defensive player’s inspiring journey from his childhood, through his college years playing for both Central Michigan University and the University of Wisconsin, and then all the way to NFL stardom. Large, full-color photos paired with engaging, simple text will keep sports fans on the edge of their seats as they cheer J.J. on through his amazing career.

Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Power Pitchers, readers get a chance to meet the most feared, flame-throwing strikeout stars --then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features high-speed hurlers from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author all aid readers' comprehension.

Why wait for the school to organize a field trip? These books are ready for a field trip every day! This beginning reader series takes students to familiar places for behind-the-scenes tours. Read about the people who work there and explore things kids love. Carefully chosen vocabulary blends with site-specific photos for a series of very special trips from the comfort of home. Let's visit the home of the fire-fighting heroes! Aimed at emergent readers and packed with colorful, behind-the-scenes images, this title takes kids behind the scenes to meet brave firefighters where they live and work.

Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Soccer Superstars, readers get a chance to meet stars from the world's most popular sport--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features international heroes from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author all aid readers' comprehension.

Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Portland Trail Blazers one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the parts of a basketball court, a section on common uniforms for the team, a section of career records and stats, and an index.