Mia Hamm's speed, aggressive play, and ability to "read the field" helped her become the best women's soccer player in the world. Her stellar performance as a college, World Cup, and Olympic champion made her a sports hero, and her story will inspire a new generation of young athletes. This comprehensive biography--with bonus photos and infographics--gives readers an up-close look at one of America's greatest soccer stars.

This team scores lots of goals. Every part of the team can score, from fans to managers. Lots of Goals is a book-banded reading book for developing readers, carefully levelled at Red Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 92-word recount is suitable for ages 9-13. Lots of Goals features a short, highly structured text with limited vocabulary, slightly longer, predictable texts, short and clear sentences, and simple story development. It has clear text, appropriate fonts and obvious spacing. Lots of Goals is part of Ransom Reading Stars Plus, a structured programme for students learning to read. The series has ten levels: four phonics levels and six book band levels (Pink through to Orange).

The game of cricket is awesome. But how do you play? Cricket is a book-banded reading book for developing readers, carefully levelled at Red Book Band for guided reading. Illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs, this 112-word nonfiction title is suitable for ages 9-13. Cricket features a short, highly structured text with limited vocabulary, slightly longer, predictable texts, short and clear sentences, and simple story development. It has clear text, appropriate fonts and obvious spacing. Cricket is part of Ransom Reading Stars Plus, a structured programme for students learning to read. The series has ten levels: four phonics levels and six book band levels (Pink through to Orange).

This title invites readers to discover what is fun about soccer. Simple text, straightforward photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect primer on soccer.

Introduces readers to the sport of soccer. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.

Did you hear that Ashley Cole and Cheryl Tweedy are releasing a song together? They're calling themselves Goals Allowed. A fab and funny joke book full of footballing jokes, anecdotes, cartoons and other crazy stuff to get you giggling!

Bukayo Saka's versatility and sheer creativity on the pitch marked him out as a player who would take the football world by storm. But that same versatility often left him battling for a consistent place in the starting line-up, as coaches tried to work out how to use him to best advantage. Join Bukayo Saka on his exhilarating journey to the very top of international football, taking in devastating heartbreak as well as glorious successes on the way. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format. Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar: some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.

This title describes the record-breaking athletes and teams of soccer. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Impossible to Break special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of soccer's records and the athletes who set them.

This fun-filled book celebrates the world's most popular sport played by women, men, boys and girls all over the world. Learn about the history of the game, how footballs are made, and how YOU can become a top professional player. Find out how your local club is run, visit a team's training ground, and pick up tips to sharpen your football skills.

Young footballs fans will love this exciting sticker book, with scenes to complete including a training ground, match day and penalty shootout. With over 200 reusable stickers of footballers, officials and faithful fans, plus trophies and accessories, and a fold-out back cover to store stickers to use again and again.

This title introduces readers to Major League Soccer, covering exciting moments in the sport, top competitors, and the sport's history. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

This title introduces readers to Drew Brees, covering his early life, career, and life off the field. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

Introduces readers to the sport of soccer. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.