soccer for girls

Beginning readers are introduced to soccer for girls.

"Sunakali, a small Nepalese country girl, keeps goats with ther friends in the Himalayas. But the girls have a secret passion--soccer! They play it every afternoon in the pastures. One day, a visitor from Kathmandu asks to meet them. 'I want to start a national women's soccer team. I will coach you and get you invited to tournaments.' It's the beginning of a . . . true story"--OCLC.

As more girls are becoming interested in playing a variety of sports, these young female athletes are in need of a useful guide created with them in mind. This guide presents the basic rules of soccer, different player positions, safety tips, and other fun facts about this exciting sport. They will also learn the physical and mental benefits of playing a sport and the importance of being team players. A detailed glossary, helpful diagrams, eye-catching fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs provide additional insight for young readers who dream of being professional soccer players.

This title is perfect for inspiring any girl to join the ranks of the most popular sport in the world: soccer. The straightforward information teaches pretty much everything there is to know about the game, including the rules, skills for success, proper exercises and training, the competition circuit, and the first steps to joining a team. Not only does this book promote physical activity, but it also levels the playing field in this historically male-dominated sport, giving girls the confidence to get out there and win.