soccer players

Teaches readers about the history of soccer, its top teams and players, and the skills young players may need to compete.

"Readers find out how Mia [Hamm] got her start in sports and just how great she is in the scope of the soccer world. Fact boxes add even more context and biographical information. A timeline of her greatest achievements concludes the book"--Provided by publisher.

Engaging images accompany information about the life and accomplishments of Megan Rapinoe. The combination of high- interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7.

"Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg offer a deeply reported account of the intertwined sagas and legacies of two of the greatest soccer players of all time--Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo--examining how their rivalry has grown from a personal competition to a multi-billion-dollar industry, paralleling the stunning rise, overwhelming excesses, and uncertain future of modern international soccer"--Provided by publisher.

"Based on the true story of soccer legend Mia Hamm, 'Mia and Friends' follows a group of young women who made history at the 1999 Women's World Cup"--Amazon.com.

"She shoots, she scores! Soccer is so much fun, but what happens before the big day? Follow young athletes preparing to play their favorite sport. Simple text and . . . photos capture soccer players practicing their skills, working together with their team, and learning how to stay healthy as they play. There's so much to do to get ready for a soccer match"--Provided by publisher.

"This is not how soccer-star Zack Martin thought his summer would go. When the captain's prank means trouble for the whole squad, Zack's left with no choice but to take one for the team and cover for him. Now he's trading parties and beach days for community service at a seaside conservation center--fair enough. But thanks to his new reputation, the cute intern, Chip, won't even give him a shot. Still, Zack finds himself falling for Chip between dolphin encounters and shark costume disasters, which means he suddenly has way more on the line than he ever expected. Zack may be good at winning on the field, but can he keep up the lie without losing himself?"--Provided by publisher.

"Engaging images accompany information about Cristiano Ronaldo. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

"There are many amazing soccer players--but who are the greatest of all time? Readers learn all about the sport, including its top stars and incredible statistics, presented in an engaging top-ten format. Now in Spanish!"--Provided by publisher.

"Athletes inspire people both on and off the field, and Megan Rapinoe understands her responsibility to use her fame and visibility to push for positive changes in her sport and in the world as a whole. Young sports fans are sure to be captivated by stories of Rapinoe's soccer stardom, but as they learn about her game-winning goals, they'll also learn about her advocacy for equal pay, racial equality, and LGBT+ rights. These topics are all presented in an age-appropriate way, with the help of Rapinoe's own words highlighted in quote boxes and bright photographs of this superstar in action"--Provided by publisher.