An introduction to the Houston Texans professional football team. Includes information about the team's history, stadium, star players, uniforms and more. Features a true or false quiz, photographs, vintage trading cards reproductions, maps, and records. Includes access to the Team Spirit Overtime website which provides regularly updated information and photographs. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text. Table of Contents, glossary, additional resources and index.
Packed in the stadium for opening night in 2002, Houston TexansÕ fans twirled red bandanas and celebrated the win against the Dallas Cowboys. They won 19-10! That night, an expansion team had just won their first, regular season game the first time in over 40 years. Learn about the creation of the Houston Texans and their determination to make history in this high-low title.
How would you like to help name an NFL team? For the Houston Texans, fans helped choose their name by voting online- other options were the Apollos, Bobcats, Wildcats, and Stallions. “The Houston Texans” by Mark Stewart offers young fans a look into one of the newest NFL teams while including fun facts, team spotlights such as DeMeco Ryans and Andre Johnson, and pictures of Texans memorabilia. Have a young fan who likes to argue sports? Don’t miss the “Great Debates” section where readers get insight into some of the greatest debates surrounding the Texans and professional football! Team spirit is that deep passion shared by the players and fans when they wear the same colors, watch the same scoreboard, and cheer the same triumphs. This popular series has been completely revised and updated for the Fall 2012 release. Book updates include new team information, records, photos, and timelines as well as new features like GREAT DEBATES and GLORY DAYS. Once you finish the book, you can go to the OVERTIME WEBSITE where each football team has its very own webpage to accompany the reading material. This site will be updated throughout the season and postseason with kid-friendly news about their favorite football teams - the perfect source for up-to-date statistics and player information for young sports fans.
Each National Football League team has a unique story. The My First NFL Book series introduces readers to the 32 NFL teams. Each title explores an NFL team’s major records, stars, stadium, history, statistics and more.
Texas. Grit. Determination. These words aren't just about the Lone Star State, they embody the spirit of the Houston Texans. Texas, It's a land of grit, resilience, and a fierce love for football. Traits perfectly embodied by the Houston Texans, a team born from the ashes of a beloved franchise, the Oilers. Houston Strong isn't just a rallying cry; it's the very fabric of this young team's history. Within these pages, you'll embark on a thrilling journey that chronicles the Texans' rise from an expansion dream to a force to be reckoned with in the NFL. We'll revisit the heartbreak of losing the Oilers and the city's unwavering spirit that demanded a return to gridiron glory. Witness the birth of the "Battle Red Nation" and the iconic figures who shaped the team's identity. Houston Strong delves into the critical decisions made in the team's formative years, the triumphs and heartbreaks etched onto the turf, and the passionate rivalry that ignites every Texans-Colts matchup. You'll meet the coaching giants who molded the Texans' style of play, from the defensive mastermind Dom Capers to the innovative Bill O'Brien. But Houston Strong is more than just wins and losses. It explores the impact the Texans have had on the city of Houston, fostering a sense of community and pride. We'll celebrate the legendary players who donned the Texans blue and red, the electrifying gameday atmosphere at NRG Stadium, and the unwavering dedication of the fans who bleed "Battle Red." This book isn't just for die-hard Texans fans; it's for anyone who appreciates the underdog story, the fight for a dream, and the unwavering spirit of a city and its team. So, gear up, grab your jersey, and get ready to experience the Houston Texans' story like never before. Houston Strong is your invitation to join the Battle Red Nation and feel the electricity of Texans football!
The Houston Texans are the NFL’s newest team! Though they’ve faced challenges since forming in 2002, they’ve managed to clinch six division championships. In this hi-lo title, young readers are introduced to the team’s history, players, fan traditions, and more. Special features map the stadium, highlight notable players, and show memorable events on a timeline. The book concludes with a two-page spread of team facts and records.
The history of the Houston Texans professional football team from its first season in 2002 to today, spotlighting the team's greatest players and most dramatic moments.
"Middle grade football fans are introduced to the extraordinary history of the NFL's Houston Texans with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes and losses"--
