SMART BOOKS FOR YOUNG FANS THE D ETROIT THE D ETROIT L IONS L IONS BY MARK STEWART NORWOODHOUSE PRESS CHICAGO ILLINOIS
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Meet the Lions T here is an old saying in football that defense wins be true Great defense is what makes them stand up and cheer their loudest That says a lot because the Lions have had some great runners passers and receivers over the years championships Fans of the Detroit Lions know this to The truth is that winning football games takes a full team effort For more than 75 seasons the Lions have been putting talented players on the field When they work together as one the results have been amazing This book tells the story of the Lions They are similar to the animal they’re named after The Lions are a family and they work as a team Every year their goal is to become the kings of the National Football League NFL If their opponents lose focus for just an instant they had better look out the Lions will make a meal of them Quarterback Matthew Stafford has words of advice for his favorite target Calvin Johnson The Lions have had many great passers and receivers over the years 5
