{"product_id":"beyond-the-game-pat-tillman-paperback","title":"Beyond the Game: Pat Tillman - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrew Maraniss\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDeandra Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeyond the Game\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eis a nonfiction chapter book series about athletes who have stepped up beyond sports to make a difference in the world, from acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss and illustrator DeAndra Hodge. This is the story of NFL star Pat Tillman, who gave up his NFL career to enlist in the army.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn this chapter book biography by acclaimed author Andrew Maraniss, readers learn more about the life and work of Pat Tillman--an NFL player who left his career with the Arizona Cardinals to enlist in the army after 9\/11, and ultimately was killed by friendly fire. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter 9\/11, Pat Tillman felt it was his duty as an American to stand up for the country, even though he was a pro football player in the prime of his career. He was someone who matched his toughness on the field with a soft heart, someone who always stood up for the underdog, and someone who felt an obligation to do the right thing--not depend on other people to do it. And for all his actions, Tillman often questioned his role in the military and the war--revealing the depths of his integrity and the ethical way he lived his life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough his actions and his legacy, Pat Tillman has changed the world beyond sports. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eComplete with black-and-white illustrations throughout, statistics, resources, and ways for kids to make a difference on their own--Beyond the Game is a giftable and inspirational series for every reader.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author \u003cb\u003eAndrew Maraniss\u003c\/b\u003e writes sports and history-related nonfiction, telling stories with a larger social message. Andrew is special projects director at the Vanderbilt University Athletic Department, where he manages the Sports \u0026amp; Society Initiative. You can visit Andrew Maraniss at AndrewMaraniss.com or follow him on Twitter @TruBlu24 and on Instagram @AMaraniss. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeAndra Hodge\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and character designer based in Washington D.C. She graduated with a BA in Fine Art from the University of Montevallo. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe's also the illustrator of both the Kid Confident and the That Girl Lay Lay book series. She can be found online at DeAndraHodgeArt.com or follow her on Twitter @DeAndra_Hodge and Instagram @DeAndraHodge_.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 7.5 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752923627808,"sku":"9780593526224","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/577f7215adae0d990d4f2ceae1e1107e.webp?v=1780007520","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/beyond-the-game-pat-tillman-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}