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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First hardcover edition, First paperback edition.
Language
English
Description
The three-time World Cup champion celebrates the kick and thrill of his favorite sport, recounting his inspiring rise to fame as illustrations depict his life and the story of a young athlete's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
The greatest goals ... The most spectacular saves ... Meet the top 40 soccer stars of all time! Relive Ronaldo's most memorable moments, learn about Messi's legendary left foot, meet the youngest-ever World Cup goal scorer, Pelé, and see the some of the most spectacular saves in history. Every player is a winner in their own way, but who will you choose as your hero? Jam-packed full of fun footie facts about who each legend played for, how many...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
The greatest goals--The most spectacular saves. Meet the top 40 soccer stars of all time! Relive Ronaldo's most memorable moments, learn about Messi's legendary left foot, meet the youngest-ever World Cup goal scorer, Pelé, and see the some of the most spectacular saves in history. Every player is a winner in their own way, but who will you choose as your hero? Jam-packed full of fun footie facts about who each legend played for, how many goals...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As a child, Abby Wambach was loud and clear about what she wanted and what she didn't, and she didn't want to be left out of any competition--especially soccer. In this powerful biography, readers will dance and dart down fields with Abby as she slingshots--balls thwump... whiz... whoosh--straight into goals, sweating and scoring her way from school league leader to U.S. Women's National Team star. The story follows Abby through both success and...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"In this heartwarming and candid memoir, US national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard does something he would never do on a soccer field: he drops his guard. Howard opens up for the first time about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette Syndrome defied the odds to become one of the world's premier goalkeepers. Howard managed to keep his condition in check well enough to be drafted by Major League Soccer right out of high school. After...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Second edition.
Language
English
Description
Thanks to his sublime skill, mesmerizing vision and incredible goal-scoring record, Lionel Messi is widely regarded as the world's greatest footballer and, aged just 25, he looks set to become the greatest footballer of all time. Lionel Messi: The Ultimate Fan Book is a stunning illustrated celebration of this footballing magician and contains everything a junior fan could want to know about the Barcelona and Argentina superstar. Illustrated throughout,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Soccer is the world's most popular sport. Some pro players are international celebrities. This book is a frank and fascinating look at what it takes to play pro soccer, from starting young to playing in community leagues, joining traveling teams, college play, and being fit and agile on the field. Chapters cover the history of the game, a day in the life of a pro hockey player, women in soccer (it's not just a men's sport), and playing overseas....
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
"Lionel Messi, an attacking genius and longtime player on FC Barcelona, is widely recognized as one of the greatest soccer players in history. When the emerging Brazilian talent Neymar joined him in 2013, they became known as the Invincible Duo. Then, when the colorful Luis Suárez joined their roster the following year, the most unbeatable attacking unit in history had been created. Together, this trio has scored a record-breaking number of goals,...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In Soccer Rules the World, discover how soccer became the most popular game it is today, boasting a mind-blowing 3.5 billion fans worldwide! From Lionel Messi's World Cup triumph and USA's domination in the women's game, to the greatest goals and pioneering bosses, SOCCER RULES THE WORLD brings you the most incredible true stories from the biggest game on the planet! The daring duo of Dan and Simon will usher you through the story of soccer - the...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Language
Español
Description
"Introduce little ones to the life of legendary soccer player, Pelé, in both English and Spanish! Born October 23, 1940 in Brazil, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time"--Amazon.
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