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21) Soccer
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Language
English
Description
Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, techniques, equipment, famous players, playing fields, and competitive play.
Author
Publisher
New York
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
Description
In a sequence of elegiac and deliciously droll observations, the distinguished Latin American writer, Eduardo Galeano here reflects on mortality and immortality in the world's greatest game. Tragedy spins a continuous thread through these pages.
We learn of Abdon Porte of the Uruguayan club Nacional who, after a disastrous run of bad form, was found dead in the center circle of the club stadium, revolver in hand; of Andres Escobar, the Colombian...
Author
Publisher
Crown Archetype
Pub. Date
©2018.
Language
English
Description
"Masters of Modern Soccer is the definitive thinking fan's guide to modern soccer. For a supporter of any team, from the U.S. national teams to Manchester United, or any competition, from Mexico's Liga MX to the World Cup, this book reveals what players and managers are thinking before, during, and after games and delivers a true behind-the-scenes perspective on the inner workings of the sport's brightest minds. America's premier soccer journalist,...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Whether you are a keen player, a lifelong supporter, or an armchair football manager, this book illustrates every aspect of the most popular sport in the world. The Soccer Book reveals the story behind the game - from the history of the sport to the results of the Qatar 2022 Men's World Cup, and the build-up to the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.."--
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English
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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...
26) Booked
Author
Series
Crossover (Kwame Alexander) volume 2
Language
English
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Description
Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.
28) Encyclopedia Blazertannica: a suboptimal guide to soccer, America's "sport of the future" since 1972
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
"From the wildly popular soccer pundits, a hilarious and informative guide to the ever-more popular game. For more than a decade, the "Men in Blazers"--two balding transplants from Britain named Rog and Davo-- have stood at the center of our growing national obsession with soccer. Hundreds of thousands of fans tune in weekly to their podcast and television broadcast to get their analysis of the previous week's matches and soccer news. But for all...
30) Homecoming
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
©[2020]
Language
English
Description
Devin visits her best friend, Kara, in Connecticut but the visit goes very badly, distracting Devin just before the Kicks' first playoff match.
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
Series
Publisher
Sportszone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Learn more about the different men'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
Carlton Books
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
"Enjoyed by billions of people the world over. football - the beautiful game - is the one truly global sport. Travel to any corner of the earth and you will find fans willing to exclaim over a classic Messi pinpoint finish, Ronaldo dribbling the length of the pitch or a 30-yard screamer from Neymar. The world of football covers every aspect of the game. Filled with stats and essential graphical information, it contains a comprehensive review of each...
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Series
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Master key techniques on the soccer field with Soccer: Steps to Success. This comprehensive guide features step-by-step instruction on becoming skilled in individual techniques and team tactics. Improve your abilities in dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, defending, tackling, heading, and goalkeeping with the help of detailed descriptions and full-color photos and illustrations of all fundamental techniques. Then learn how and when to apply...
Author
Series
Nancy Clancy volume 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
As her third-grade class makes its selections for the "Graveyard of Boring Words" and learns about "superb synonyms," slow-footed Nancy enthusiastically plays on the soccer team, with the goal of just being mediocre, or maybe even a little better than average.
38) This is soccer
Author
Publisher
H. Holt and Co
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
A simple introduction to the game of soccer, covering its equipment, players, and basic plays and depicting a game in progress.
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