Catalog Search Results
Author
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
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...
2) Keeper
Author
Series
Paul Faustino novels volume 1
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In an interview with a young journalist, World Cup hero, El Gato, describes his youth in the Brazilian rain forest and the events, experiences, and people that helped make him a great goalkeeper and renowned soccer star.
Author
Series
Comeback kids volume 5
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Jake must leave his championship soccer team to play on a team with a losing record when his family moves to a neighboring town.
Author
Series
Publisher
Sportszone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Learn more about the different women's professional soccer leagues in the United States over the years along with the stars that played in them. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, and a glossary.
Author
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Playful text and striking photographic images take young readers through their very first soccer game. Cardstock pages with large fold-out panels feature detailed step-by-step soccer moves and instructions useful for aspiring players. Full color.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Women's Soccer Today entertains and informs both readers who love soccer in all forms and those just discovering the sport or the women's game. It introduces the best female players in the world and the top soccer nations in the women's game"--
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Score! Can't get enough of your favorite super sport? This action-packed book is chock-full of awesome facts and fun for soccer fans! Join real-life Major League Soccer and Olympic referee Mark Geiger to get the latest, most up-to-date soccer intel around, plus fun facts and awesome trivia. Out just in time for the World Cup! -- from Amazon.
Author
Series
Captain Awesome volume 5
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Second-grader Eugene McGillicudy finds that he can tap the power of Captain Awesome without wearing the costume, as he scores a goal for his soccer team.
12) Select
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Twelve-year-old Alex loves playing soccer, and she's good at it, too. Very good. When her skills land her a free ride to play for Select, an elite soccer club, it feels like a huge opportunity. Joining Select could be the key to a college scholarship and a bright future--one that Alex's family can't promise her. But as the team gets better and better, her new coach pushes the players harder and harder, until soccer starts to feel more like punishment...
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 81
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Everymouse on Mouse Island was squeaking about The Super Cup! My two favorite soccer teams, the Squeakers and the Turbo Cheese, had made it to the finals. But something suspicious was happening on the field. The Mighty Mice and the Sewer Rats seemed to be scoring without even trying! Could I get to the bottom of it before my two favorite teams are cheated out of their trophies?"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This book provides readers with a comprehensive overview on soccer conditioning for players of all levels. A heavy emphasis is placed on position specificity (e.g., conditioning for midfielders, conditioning for forwards, etc.) and injury prevention and management"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Introduces the best female soccer players in the world and the top soccer nations in the game.
"Women's Soccer Today entertains and informs both readers who love soccer in all forms and those just discovering the sport or the women's game. It introduces the best female players in the world and the top soccer nations in the women's game"--
17) One life
Author
Publisher
Penguin Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Appears on these lists
Description
The Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women's World Cup champion describes her childhood in a conservative California town, her athletic achievements, and her public advocacy of civil rights and urgently needed social change.
Rapinoe was four years old when she kicked her first soccer ball. Her parents encouraged her love for the game, but taught her that winning was much less important than how she lived her life. Here she reflects on the choices...
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Get to know some of the many groundbreaking and legendary women in US soccer. 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.
Author
Series
World of reading volume Level 2
Publisher
Disney/Hyperion
Pub. Date
2020.
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.
Didn't find it?
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request