Football Heroes Making a Difference

When Joe Flacco joined the Baltimore Ravens in 2008, the rookie thought he would have to wait a long time to show off his skills. That didn't happen. First the team's starting quarterback got injured, then the backup became sick. Joe was the new starting quarterback! He was under pressure to lead his team to victory, and he quickly stepped up to the challenge. In 2013, he led the Ravens to a Super Bowl victory against the San Francisco 49ers. Joe is thankful for all the support Baltimore fans have given him, and he looks for ways to give back. One cause close to his heart is Special Olympics Maryland (SOMD). Joe loves to show up at games and cheer on Special Olympics athletes. He also gives time and money to the Baltimore Humane Society (BHS), a shelter that works to find homes for stray cats and dogs. In Joe Flacco, readers will follow this NFL superstar's football career and discover how he has made a difference in people's lives both on and off the field. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more.

Colin Kaepernick has been wowing his fans and teammates since he became the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in 2012. That season, he led the Niners all the way to Super Bowl XLVII (47). Since then, Colin has used his powerful arm and incredible running game to set NFL records. In the 2014 NFC Championship Game against the Seattle Seahawks, he made the longest run ever by a quarterback in an NFL playoff game--58 yards! That's not the only reason 49ers fans love Colin, however. In his free time, he loves to visit the kids at Camp Taylor. This camp, in California, provides a place where children with heart defects can go to have fun outdoors, participating in swimming, horseback riding, and other activities. In Colin Kaepernick, readers will follow this NFL superstar's football career and discover how he has made a difference in people's lives both on and off the field. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more.

When the New York Giants need a player to come through in the final minutes of a game, they call on their star quarterback-Eli Manning. For more than a decade, Eli has helped lead the Giants to victory, including two Super Bowls wins. His powerful arm and ability to think quickly set him apart on the field. Yet Eli is much more than an incredible quarterback. He's also passionate about helping others. When his home city of New Orleans was hit by a terrible storm, Eli gathered supplies to help those affected. Eli also raises money to help people with disabilities and to fund a children's hospital. In Eli Manning, readers will follow this NFL superstar's football career and discover how he has made a difference in people's lives both on and off the field. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more.

The San Diego Chargers know they can depend on quarterback Philip Rivers when the going gets tough. This hard-throwing quarterback has led his team to dozens of incredible comeback victories. He is also known for shattering many of the team's passing records. Philip shines on the field as an amazing athlete, but he's also a leader in his community. Dedicated to helping children in need, he started the Rivers of Hope Foundation to benefit foster children. Another cause close to Philip's heart is helping sick children. In Philip Rivers, readers will follow this NFL superstar's football career and discover how he has made a difference in people's lives both on and off the field. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep readers turning the pages for more.