Nicknamed Megatron, Johnson is a fearsome wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. Chapters describe Johnson’s early life, his amazing high-school career, his seasons at Georgia Tech, and his NFL career. Kids will learn about Johnson’s speed and record-breaking plays, as well as his life off the field, including his work with a charity foundation that he established.
Nicknamed Megatron, Johnson is a fearsome wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. Chapters describe Johnson’s early life, his amazing high-school career, his seasons at Georgia Tech, and his NFL career. Kids will learn about Johnson’s speed and record-breaking plays, as well as his life off the field, including his work with a charity foundation that he established.
Nicknamed Megatron, Johnson is a fearsome wide receiver for the Detroit Lions. Chapters describe Johnson’s early life, his amazing high-school career, his seasons at Georgia Tech, and his NFL career. Kids will learn about Johnson’s speed and record-breaking plays, as well as his life off the field, including his work with a charity foundation that he established.
Calvin "Megatron" Johnson, star wide receiver for nine seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League, was given his nickname during his rookie year because of his large size and amazing speed. Johnson's speed and acrobatic catches made him a standout player. In 2012, he broke wideout Jerry Rice's long-standing record of 1,848 receiving yards in a season by hitting an astounding 1,964 yards. In simple language, this book describes Johnson's skills and dedication to the game as well as his off-field work. In full-color photographs, readers observe some of Johnson's dazzling plays throughout his remarkable career.
Facts About Calvin "Megatron" Johnson Jr. unveils interesting and exciting details that you never knew about the 2021 1st Ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer and All-Pro Detroit Lions #81 wide receiver. Calvin's mother , Dr. Arica Johnson shares specifics about Calvin's family, birth, education, and interests while growing up for the vey first time. In addition, realties about Calvin's path to becoming one of the top high school, college, and NFL recruits. And of course, Calvin's stats, awards, and appearance opportunities will be embedded in the book along with pictures representing Calvin's journey growing up in the suburbs of Metro Atlanta, College Park, Georgia and Tyrone, Georgia. Facts About Calvin "Megatron" Johnson Jr. is a keepsake everyone needs on their bookshelf depicting truths about one of the world's greatest football legends. On the cover of the book, professional artist and associate professor, at Tennessee State University, Samuel Dunson captures Calvin's stellar sports navigation stunningly from high school, college, and to the NFl..
A receiver has a lot to worry about—catching, throwing, blocking, adjusting strategies in an instant, and more! This book lays out all of those responsibilities to help young players and spectators understand exactly what’s going on with this fast-moving, high-responsibility position.
An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Calvin Johnson, a professional football star wide receiver for the Detroit Lions who is known as "Megatron."
Arian Foster has been called the “most interesting man in the NFL.” Kids will learn why in this biography. Chapters cover Foster’s early life, his days at the University of Tennessee, his struggle to get drafted, and his career with the Houston Texans. Readers will also learn about Foster’s eclectic interests, his family life and charity work, and how his belief in himself helped him succeed when others had counted him out.
An elementary introduction to the life, work, and popularity of Calvin Johnson, a professional football star wide receiver for the Detroit Lions who is known as "Megatron."
Buster Posey is a rising star catcher for the San Francisco Giants. Kids will follow Posey’s from his days as a high-school phenom, through his college years at Florida State and to his back-to-back World Series winning career with the Giants. Chapters also describe Posey’s life outside of baseball, including his charity work and family life.
