soccer

Looks at the different positions in soccer, describing how they work together to help the team win.

"Wanting to be a striker like her grandpa was, Keisha jumps into soccer practice with both feet and, unfortunately, both hands. She's afraid her habit of catching the ball will end her sports dream, but Coach has a new game plan"--Provided by publisher.

"Learning new skills can be scary, and Li is scared of the ball. Will Li make playing well as goalie her gooooooal?"--Back cover.

"Go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer-from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This . . . give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer"--Provided by publisher.

Will Owen's futsal team be able to work together in time for the upcoming game?.

Cameron is a fast runner, but when she joins the new Raptors soccer team, her speed makes her overrun the ball, so she and her teammate Ana, who has a powerful kick, agree to practice together to improve their skills. Includes glossary and activities.

"Camila's soccer team, Las Estrellas Fugaz, has lost three games in a row, so the players get together to practice working as a team, which they hope will turn their season around. Includes glossary and discussion points"--OCLC.

"Did you know a soccer field is called a pitch? Or that only soccer goalkeepers can use their hands? Find out all about soccer positions, moves, equipment, teams, and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at soccer players in action"--.

Learn about the world from the perspective of soccer, answering questions such as: When do soccer players poo? Can you play soccer on Mars? What is a magic sponge? The answers to these questions and more can be found in chapters on subjects such as history, geography, biology and mathematics.

Dreaming of playing on her school's soccer team but self-conscious about her hearing aids, Zoe is too nervous to try out until some new friends show her that being different is extraordinary, giving her the courage to find self-acceptance and confidence to achieve her goal.