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Series
Publisher
Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in soccer history! It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the field throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game. "--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Soccer midfielders are the game's playmakers. Learn how the sport's best midfielders have dribbled, passed, and sprinted their way into soccer history. Then make your own roster of the greatest midfielders of all time!"--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Soccer has been the world's most popular sport for the last century and an irresistible game for political and social leaders seeking shortcuts to the hearts of their people. Some of the prime movers of the twentieth-century, including Benito Mussolini, Adolf Hitler, Evita and Juan Perón, Augusto Pinochet, and the drug lord Pablo Escobar, have found in soccer a magnificent partner for enflaming patriotism, manipulating the masses, prolonging their...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
" Soccer. Football. The beautiful game. The world's most popular sport goes by many names, but for decades, fans have agreed on one thing: the greatest player of all time was Pele;. Now the legendary star, ambassador, and humanitarian shares a global vision for what soccer can accomplish. Now he shares his story, his experience, and his insights on the game for the very first time. Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, there was Edson Arantes...
Author
Publisher
Kingfisher
Language
English
Description
Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
Español
Description
"Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An in-depth examination of the rise of analytics in soccer and the wild experiments unfolding around the world in the beautiful game. Net Gains: Inside the Beautiful Game's Analytics Revolution takes readers on a tour across the world and throughout soccer history, introducing the many people who have attempted to shine a light onto and innovate a sport that, in many ways, is still stuck in the Dark Ages. This deep dive into the rise of analytics...
Author
Publisher
The Overlook Press
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
Delivers an assessment of the history and future of American men's soccer on the international playing field, discussing the growing symbiotic relationship between the national team and Major League Soccer and how the U.S. is cultivating young talent.
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"In The FIFA World Cup: A History of the Planet's Biggest Sporting Event, Clemente A. Lisi chronicles the full history of the tournament, providing vivid accounts of individual games, controversies, and innovations from 1930 to today"--
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in soccer history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--Provided by publisher.
16) Soccer records
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about soccer records. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Author
Publisher
Celebra
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
Español
Description
Antes de Messi, antes de Ronaldo, antes de Beckham estaba Edson Arantes do Nascimento conocido simplemente como Pelé Un tesoro nacional, sus logros en la cancha fueron magia pura: tres campeonatos mundiales lgo sin precedentes y el récord de goleo de todos los tiempos: 1,282 goles en una carrera de veinte años. Ahora, cuando después de sesenta años la Copa Mundial regresa a Brasil país al que con frecuencia se le reconoce haber perfeccionando...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The national soccer teams of Portugal and Spain have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The national soccer teams of England and Germany have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The national soccer teams of Algeria and Egypt have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--Provided by publisher.
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