A perfect season is rare, but the Miami Dolphins did just that in 1972 ending with a Super Bowl VII win! Their name comes from the courage, intelligence, and swiftness of bottlenose dolphins. The Dolphins tackle, dive, and speed down the field at privately-owned Sun Life Stadium. Take a seat and learn more about the Miami Dolphins in this title for struggling readers.
Young sports fans experience their favorite football teams like never before in this title from the Creative Sports series. Includes table of contents and index.
This tale of triumph actually begins with a crushing defeat: the Dolphins' 24?3 loss to Roger Staubach and the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI. No team had ever scored so few points in the big game.
Led by such greats as Larry Csonka, Bob Griese, Nick Buoniconti, Larry Little, Mercury Morris, and Jake Scott—as well as players discarded from other franchises who were transformed into key contributors once they were indoctrinated into ...
"Middle grade football fans are introduced to the extraordinary history of the NFL's Miami Dolphins with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes and losses"--
Traces the history of the team from its beginnings through 2002.
Readers will flip for this title! Through narrative nonfiction, timelines, and Fun Facts, readers will engage with the history and superstars of the Miami Dolphins like never before.
This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, a timeline, a team file, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
For the fans who bleed aqua and orange: the bestselling history of the first 50 years of Dolphins football from the Miami Herald sports columnist.
Promises to Keep: The Miami Dolphin Story
Explores the history of the Miami Dolphins football franchise, discussing its origins, the achievements of its famous players and coaches, and where the team stands in today's NFL rankings.