soccer

Whether it's a great championship match, a historic upset, a legendary performance, or a nail-biting finish, some soccer matches live forever in the memories of fans. This title introduces readers to some of the greatest matches in the sport's history, as well as the players and teams at the center of these dramatic moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index.

Eight-year-old expert soccer player Aven Green learns to share the spotlight and be a good team player when her friend Sujata joins the team.

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to soccer through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

"The most popular sport in the world is guaranteed to have its fair share of rivalries. Does winning a World Cup make a team the best? Or does Olympic gold deserve the glory? Discover some of soccer's biggest rivalries past and present and decide for yourself who's the best"--.

"Brazilian boy Felipe doesn't have a soccer ball. When it's his turn to bring one to school, he uses a little bit of creativity and a few socks borrowed from his neighbors"--Provided by publisher.

"When Jose is selected for the school soccer team, his dog Feliz eagerly helps him practice"--OCLC.

Contains more than 180 jokes, riddles, and puns about soccer.

"Twelve-year-old Alex loves playing soccer, and she's good at it, too. Very good. When her skills land her a free ride to play for Select, an elite soccer club, it feels like a huge opportunity. Joining Select could be the key to a college scholarship and a bright future--one that Alex's family can't promise her. But as the team gets better and better, her new coach pushes the players harder and harder, until soccer starts to feel more like punishment than fun. And then there comes a point where enough is enough, and Alex and her teammates must take a stand to find a better way to make their soccer dreams come true"--Provided by publisher.

"Have you ever wanted to be a soccer goalie? Learn about this position and what it takes to be the best. Are you ready to be a great goalie on the field? Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn why soccer ranks among the top high school sports"--Provided by publisher.