Tony Romo (Football Heroes Making a Difference)

In this series, young sports fans can follow their favorite football stars as they not only break NFL records and win Super Bowls but also donate time and money to help better the lives of less-fortunate children and adults.

The path to NFL stardom was never easy for Tony Romo. In high school, major colleges didn't recruit him. After college, he wasnÕt selected in the NFL draft. And when he earned a spot on the Dallas Cowboys roster, he served as the backup quarterback for three years before finally getting a chance to prove himself as a starter. Today, Tony is one of the biggest stars in the NFL, but he knows that he never would have made it to the pros without the help and support of his coaches in high school and college. ThatÕs why Tony makes sure he helps others whenever he can. In Tony Romo, kids will follow Tony's inspiring journey to the NFL and also learn how he's made a difference off the field. Whether it's his football camp for kids in his hometown of Burlington, Wisconsin or his work with the Make-A-Wish foundation, Tony strives to help others achieve their dreams. Large, full-color action photos and engaging text will keep kids turning the pages for more.