Clay Matthews

This title introduces readers to Clay Matthews, the National Football League's Super Bowl-winning outside linebacker. Matthews's life story is examined from his childhood in California, to his years at the University of Southern California, where went from a non-scholarship walk-on to become a first-round pick by the Green Bay Packers in the 2009 NFL Draft. Matthews's years with the Packers are examined, including his Super Bowl victory against the Pittsburg Steelers.

Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.

Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Awesome Athletes introduces readers to the greatest stars in sports. Each book in this series tells the inspiring story of one athlete's journey from childhood dreams to trophy-raising success. Scores and stats, career highlights, and record-breaking accomplishments are just part of the story. Readers will also learn about the difference each athlete makes beyond the playing fields. Jam-packed with career highlights, high-impact photographs, and more, this series is a can't miss for young sports fans.



Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.



Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.