Eric Zweig It's A Numbers Game

With every throw, tackle, and kick, numbers are being calculated on the football field. National Geographic Kids and ESPN teamed up to create It’s a Numbers Game! Football to teach kids the way that digits and math factor into football, from the countless statistics used to measure an individual player’s performance to the numbers used in defensive formations. NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes wrote the foreword for this new book, explaining how he uses time, numbers, and math to win football games. Kids will read about the most amazing moments in football history and learn about the crazy calculations behind winning plays. They will discover which NFL team defenses have allowed the fewest points and check out cool graphics that show the angles in different pass patterns. Young readers will enjoy learning about the greatest players in the game’s history and finding out fascinating facts, like the price of a Super Bowl commercial. Players and enthusiasts of all levels will enjoy reading about their favorite football stars and learning how numbers are used to enhance the game, such as the math behind the perfect punt. The book also provides lessons for players to practice their skills based on the strategies provided. There are specific “Try This” activities at the end of each chapter to get kids actively learning. Jam-packed with infographics, statistics, fun facts, sports history, and tips and activities to improve their own game, this book will help kids become a number-crunching football pro.