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Author
Pub. Date
2016
Description
Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation's heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship. Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
From Lionel Messi to Carli Lloyd, Superstars of the World Cup introduces readers to some of the greatest sports players in the World Cup. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Who is history's greatest soccer player--Pele or Christiano Ronaldo? David Beckham or Lionel Messi? Find out inside! Twenty fact-filled profiles of soccer stars past and present also includes color photos and power rankings. Flip to random pages with your friends and then battle it out in a chosen ranking.
9) Who is Pele?
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Presents the life of the soccer star, discussing his childhood in Brazil, his relationship with his father, who taught him the sport, his role on the first Brazilian team to win the World Cup, and scoring his thousandth goal.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Description
From the biggest leagues to the most exciting cup tournaments on the planet, soccer's record-breaking stars are here. Packed with thousands of eye-popping stats about incredible trophy-winning teams, soccer record breakers contains all the latest facts and figures from the 2016 FIFA World Cup.
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"Read about some amazing and unstoppable women who changed soccer in America like Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Briana Scurry, Trinity Rodman, and Mia Hamm. This book also includes a history of women's soccer in America and a summary of all four historic World Cup wins"--
12) MLS
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
"This title tells the story of Major League Soccer, from its origins in the 1990s to its modern explosion in popularity. Readers will learn about the history of American professional soccer, the league's greatest stars, and the incredible growth MLS has undergone in the first decades of the twenty-first century. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Description
"The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991--110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this...