Football

Fiction

Backfield Package by Thomas Dygard (J DYGAR)

The decision of four high school friends to go to the same college so that they can continue playing football together is shaken when one of them begins to receive attention as a star quarterback.(Grades 6-10)

Cobra Threat by Sigmund Brouwer (J BROUW KY)

After discovering tainted water in the creek near his grandmother's cabin in the Kentucky hills, senior Roy Linden slowly uncovers a connection between his high school team's new star quarterback, his own football future, and the source of the pollution.(Grades 4-7)

Fighting Tackle by Matt Christopher (J CHRIS)

When he becomes stronger but slower, Terry must deal with being moved from defensive safety to offensive tackle on his football team and with the fact that his younger brother, who was born with Down's Syndrome, is becoming a faster runner.(Grades 4-6)

Football Friends by Jan, Jean & Dave Marzollo (EASY READER MARZO)

When he plays football at school, Freddy has trouble avoiding fights, because he feels that the teams are uneven and he dislikes it when Mark teases him, so he tries to use his anger to play better football. (Grades 1-3)

Forward Pass by Thomas Dygard (J DYGAR)

To improve his struggling football team's chances of winning, Coach Gardner brings in a new wide receiver, Jill Winston. (Grades 5-7)

Halfback Tough by Thomas Dygard (J DYGAR)

New at Graham High, Joe joins the football team and begins to change his tough guy outlook as he becomes absorbed in the game and gains self-esteem and new friends.(Grades 5-9)

Kick, Pass, and Run by Leonard Kessler (EASY READER KESSL)

After observing a boy's football game, a group of animals organizes its own teams and game. (Grades 1-2)

Little Granny Quarterback by Bill Martin Jr. & Michael Sampson (E MARTI)

Granny Whiteoak's football career won her trophies and plaques in her day, but years later she still remembers how she fumbled the ball and lost the big game. Can Granny make a comeback? (Grades K-3)

Louanne Pig in Making the Team by Nancy Carlson (E CARLS)

Though she plans to try out for cheerleading, Louanne Pig helps her friend Arnie try out for football, with surprising results. (Grades K-2)

Miss Nelson Has a Field Day by Harry Allard (E ALLAR)

The notorious Miss Swamp reappears at the Horace B. Smedley School, this time to shape up the football team and make them win at least one game.(Grades K-3)

No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman (J KORMA)

Eighth-grade football hero Wallace Wallace is sentenced to detention attending rehearsals of the school play where, in spite of himself, he becomes wrapped up in the production and begins to suggest changes that improve not only the play but his life as well. (Grades 5-7)

Running Wild by Thomas Dygard (J DYGAR)

When Coach Wilson and Officer Stowell encourage him to join the high school football team, Pete no longer believes that "nobody does anything for nothing."(Grades 6-8)

Sidney Rella and the Glass Sneaker by Bernice Myers (E MYERS)

Sidney Rella becomes a football player with a little help from his fairy godfather. (Grades K-3)

Tackle Without a Team by Matt Christopher (J CHRIS)

Unjustly dismissed from the football team for drug possession, Scott learns that only finding out who planted the marijuana in his duffel bag can he clear himself with his parents.(Grades 5-8)

The High-Rise Private Eyes: The Case of the Troublesome Turtle by Cynthia Rylant (EASY READER RYLAN)

Bunny and Jack, animal detectives, investigate the disappearance of the balloons from the neighborhood toy store. (Grades 1-2)

The Zucchini Warriors by Gordon Korman (J Korm)

Roommates Bruno and Boots find obstacles in their way as they attempt to lead the Macdonald Hall Zucchini Warriors to a victorious football season and earn the reward of a new recreation center. (Grades 3-6)

This Gum for Hire: From the Tattered Casebook of Chet Gecko, Private Eye by Bruce Hale (J Hale)

To save his own skin, private eye Chet Gecko sets out to solve the mystery of Emerson Hicky Elementary School's disappearing football players. (Grades 3-6)

Multimedia

Backyard Football 2004 (JCD MULTIMEDIA 796.332 At17bf)

Computer football simulation game featuring play with NFL professional players as kids.

Non-Fiction

Football by Thomas S. Owens & Diana Star Helmer (J 796.332 Ow2f)

Describes how professional football teams prepare for games, analyze the games afterwards for improvement, develop strategies, and build themselves through player selection. (Grades 4-7)

Football by James Buckley, Jr. (J 796.332 B586f)

Provides an illustrated look at many varied aspects of the popular sport of professional football, including the history of the game, evolution of equipment, the playing field and modern stadiums, players, fans, and more. (Grades 4-7)

Football in Action by John Crossingham (J 796.332 C884f)

Children will learn about the positions on the football field, rules, proper equipment, and the importance of safety. (Grades PreK-3)

Football Kids by George Sullivan (J 796.332 Su53f)

Profiles seven high school boys who play football, revealing their likes and dislikes, favorite plays, and individual views of the game. (Grades 4-7)

Good Days, Bad Days (J 796.332 G591)

Fifteen star players in the National Football League provide an inside look at some of their triumphs and disappointments, on the field and off. (Grades 5-9)

My Football Book by Gail Gibbons (E 796.332 G352m)

Introduces the basics of the game of football, describing the players, field, and how the game is played. (Grades K-3)

Play Football! by Tim Polzer (J 796.332 P769p)

An introduction to basic skills, tactics, and key positions of football, with tips from professional players. (Grades 4-7)

The First Book of Football by John Madden (J 796.332 M263f)

Football and television superstar John Madden explains the fundamentals of football, including comments on what makes football great and ways to watch a game. (Grades 5-up)

Websites

American Flag and Touch Football

Includes rulebook, as well as information about the sport

NCAA

National College Athletic AssociationÆs website for college and university football teams

Paper football

How to play paper football

The Official NFL website for kids

All about how to play the game, as well as football facts and cool games

The Pro Football Hall of Fame

Tips on how to play football better