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Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
©2017.
Language
English
Description
"You play soccer. You watch soccer. You live soccer You breathe soccer. But do you think about soccer? Soccer is the world's most popular sport, inspiring the absolute devotion of countless fans around the globe. But what is it about soccer that makes it so compelling to watch, discuss, and think about? Is it what it says about class, race, or gender? Is it our national, regional, or tribal identities? Simon Critchley thinks it's all of these and...
Author
Publisher
Bold Type Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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"Bold and inspiring profiles of the pioneers, champions, and future heroines of women's soccer around the world. Based on original interviews with over 50 current and former players and coaches, this book celebrates these remarkable women and their achievements against all odds"--
46) World Cup heroes
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Series
Publisher
Capstone Raintree
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This title looks at all the brightest stars from soccer's past and present.
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English
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"Bloomington High School Lions' star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing, and he's got a coach who doesn't ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood-best-friend Emir Shah shows up at summer training camp, Sebastian realizes the team's success may end up in the hands of the one guy who hates him. Determined to reconnect with Emir for the sake of the Lions, he sets out...
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"An all-encompassing look at the penalty kick, soccer's all-or-nothing play--its legendary moments and the secrets to its success No stretch of grass has been the site of more glory or heartbreak in the world of sports than the few dozen paces between goalkeeper and penalty kicker in soccer. In theory, it's simple: place the ball beyond a single defender and secure a place in history. But once the chosen players make the lonely march from their respective...
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
Publisher
W.W. Norton & Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A monumental exploration of soccer and society in our time-by its preeminent historian. In the twenty-first century, soccer commands the allegiance, interest, and engagement of more people in more places than any other phenomenon in the world. David Goldblatt-author of the acclaimed, best-selling The Ball Is Round-charts the sport's global cultural ascent, economic transformation, and deep politicization. With breathtaking scope and unparalleled...
53) World Cup heroes
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Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Learn more about the biggest soccer even in the world, the World Cup.
55) Kick it, Mo!
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
When soccer season starts, Mo, who has been working hard to improve his kicking skills, wonders if he will ever get a chance to show his team what he can do.
56) Goal!
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Where there's a ball . . . there will always be someone who wants to play soccer. Whether in Tanzania or Togo, Burma or Brazil, children love soccer. GOAL! celebrates the sport's power to bridge cultural divides and bring together the many and diverse people of the world. Filled with fun facts and striking photos, this book is a poetic snapshot of soccer around the globe, available just in time for the 2014 World Cup!"--
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...
58) Soccer anatomy
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Publisher
Human Kinetics
Pub. Date
©2020.
Language
English
Description
"Soccer Anatomy, Second Edition, aims to give readers an inside look at training for the world's most popular sport. It combines step-by-step instructions and full-color anatomical illustrations to convey proper form of soccer-specific exercises that are intended to increase a player's speed, strength, and agility, as well as prevent injury"--
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Series
Publisher
Sportszone
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Learn more about the Champions League with chapters covering great matches, players, and teams throughout the history of Europe's top tournament. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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