Books with title Fame: Russell Wilson

When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills. Find out more about Russell's journey to the top.

As featured on CNN, Time Magazine, People Magazine, LA Times, OK Magazine, and MSNBC! FAME is a comic book biography series that focuses on the biggest and brightest stars in the world!Expectations and the pressure following them could break lesser men. Fortunately for Seattle Seahawks fans, Russell Wilson manages to withstand success and defeat with grace and aplomb. Follow Wilson's meteoric rise from high school athlete to superstar NFL rookie who won Super Bowl 48.

When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills. Find out more about Russell's journey to the top.

Before Russell Wilson set the NFL world on fire and won a Super Bowl, he had already become a great athlete. He led his high school team to state championships in football. He set records at two different colleges in two different football conferences. He played professional baseball for two years and may play again. But most of all, he has captured the hearts of the fans in the city of Seattle and throughout the world. His poise, leadership, and extraordinary athletic talent have combined to make a superstar at a very young age. His Christian faith guides him and his good works in the community inspire many others. He traces his roots from an extraordinary family whose accomplishments are far-reaching and wide-ranging. His potential is unlimited and his story is just beginning. This book highlights his exceptional life.

This title introduces readers to Russell Wilson, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NFL career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills. Find out more about Russell's journey to the top.

As a kid, Russell Wilson loved playing sports?especially football. However, the quarterback was often told that he was too short to ever be in the NFL. Even though he never grew taller than 5 feet 11 inches, Russell worked harder than anyone else on the field. In college, he impressed fans and coaches with his amazing skills. He had a rocket for an arm, made few mistakes, and always stayed cool under pressure. The Seattle Seahawks drafted him in 2012, and in the next season, he led his new team to a blowout victory against the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII (48)! In Russell Wilson, young readers get a close-up view of the famous quarterback?s inspiring journey from his childhood, through his college years playing for both North Carolina State 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 Russell on through his amazing career.

This title introduces readers to Russell Wilson, the National Football League's Super Bowl-winning quarterback. Wilson's life story is examined from his childhood in Virginia, to his years at North Carolina State University and the University of Wisconsin, on the way to becoming a third-round pick by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft. Wilson's years with the Seahawks are examined, including his Super Bowl win over the Denver Broncos. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.