SMART BOOKS FOR YOUNG FANS THE ATLANTA THE ATLANTA FALCONS FALCONS BY MARK STEWART NORWOODHOUSE PRESS CHICAGO ILLINOIS
Meet the Falcons F alcons are the great hunters of the sky They circle slowly and patiently until they spot their next meal Then they strike swiftly and quietly often before their prey knows what is happening The Atlanta Falcons live up to their name They can score from anywhere on the field at any moment Of course winning football games requires more than speed and the element of surprise It takes hard work at the line of scrimmage where strength and strategy are tested play after play by enormous linemen In order for Atlanta’s stars to soar the battle in the trenches must be won first This book tells the story of the Falcons They understand the narrow difference between winning and losing At times in their history the Falcons have been almost unbeatable They have also faced injuries and bad luck What makes the Falcons truly special is how they achieve the most when everyone expects the least Quarterback Matt Ryan gets a hug from Tyson Clabo after a scoring pass Clabo is one of the Falcons who battles in the trenches 5
