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Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
Soccer enjoys an international popularity unrivaled by any sport. Already ingrained in the culture of many nations, soccer is finally catching on the United States as well. This dynamic, accessible book examines some of the greatest national teams ever to play the sport, from mainstays such as Germany and Brazil, to upcoming world superpowers such as Cameroon and Nigeria.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Revised & updated.
Language
English
Description
"With profiles of over 65 of the world's best soccer nations, the biggest names in club soccer and key competitions, this is the ultimate visual guide to the world's greatest sport. Inside the pages of this comprehensive and highly illustrated guide to soccer, you'll find: a fresh graphic style that illustrates everything from beach soccer to block tackles; stats and fact boxes that profile players, managers, fans, soccer trivia, national teams and...
6) Top teams
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
More than 200 countries in the world have national soccer teams. History has shown, however, that when it comes to playing for soccer s ultimate prize, all countries are not created equal. Every four years, the world s teams come together to see which will lift the gold trophy as the world s best, and inevitably, the same teams rise to the top. Top Teams takes a close-up look at the teams that perform best when the Cup is on the line. There is Messi...
Author
Language
English
Description
Britt-Marie can't stand a mess, but that's exactly what her life has become. Leaving behind an unfaithful husband and a lifetime of taking care of everyone else before herself, she moves to the backwater town of Borg for a job looking after a crumbling recreation center, the favorite hangout of the town's supremely untalented children's soccer team. With her strict views about all things from the proper arrangement of a cutlery drawer to the appropriate...
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Swedish
Description
Britt-Marie is a 63-year-old housewife who has just left a 40-year marriage. The small town of Borg has lost its pride, except for the young soccer team, which Britt-Marie now has to coach. This journey will be filled with struggles and challenges, but also warmth and love.
10) New York City FC
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, New York City FC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In Soccer Without Borders, journalist Erik Kirschbaum lays out Klinsmann's vision for making the U.S. men's soccer team a dominant world power for the first time in its history. Featuring fascinating insights gleaned from Klinsmann's decades of dedicated study - both as a professional striker and as coach of the German national team - this book is an immersive and unparalleled road map for how to build a winning team in the most competitive professional...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, New York Red Bulls. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The national soccer teams of Portugal and Spain have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The national soccer teams of England and Germany have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The national soccer teams of Algeria and Egypt have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The national soccer teams of Mexico and the United States have a rivalry spanning decades. What made the teams fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the soccer-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader"--
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton volume 81
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Everymouse on Mouse Island is squeaking about The Super Cup! My two favorite soccer teams, the Squeakers and the Turbo Cheese, had made it to the finals. But something suspicious was happening on the field. The Mighty Mice and the Sewer Rats seemed to be scoring without even trying! Could I get to the bottom of it before my two favorite teams are cheated out of their trophies?
Author
Series
Frankie's magic soccer ball volume 3
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Frankie and his friends love playing soccer. They play every chance they get. And now that they have their magic soccer ball, they're facing teams they never imagined! When they're transported back to the Wild West, Frankie's team will have to go head-to-head with some crabby cowboys. Will they be able to win the penalty shoot-out at high noon?"--Page 4 of cover.
Author
Series
Frankie's magic soccer ball volume 2
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Frankie and his friends love playing soccer so much that they start their own team. They can always find time to play a game. After winning a magic soccer ball at a carnival, they're forced to play in some amazing games. Frankie's soccer ball transports his team to an arena where they are playing against the Rowdy Romans. Will his team be a roaring success or will the soccer battle be more than they bargained for?"--P. [4] of cover.
20) D.C. United
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Major League Soccer was born in 1996. And so was the run of greatness for D.C. United. The Black-and-Red captured three league championships in the first four years. They have since won many other events. D.C. United has also featured many of the finest players in MLS history. It is no wonder that they are considered one of the greatest franchises ever in Major League Soccer. This book places the reader on the field. That is where exciting stars such...
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