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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Football codes
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Silva
(Paperback)
Matt & Tom Oldfield
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R187
R161
Discovery Miles 1 610
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Meet David Silva - Ultimate Football Hero. David Silva is Manchester City's greatest ever midfielder. As he played his way from the Spanish coast to the top of the Premier League, his silky skills earned him the nickname 'El Mago' - the magician.
Football fans love nothing more than to read about their favourite
teams. Although this books is aimed at young teenagers they will
delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening
stories and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky facts
about your favourite team. Each title is also augmented with a
selection of sketches by the young sketch artist Becky Welton that
depict some of the stories within. A percentage of net profits from
this title will go to the children's charity ChildLine Rocks.
Football fans love nothing more than to read about their favourite
teams. Although this book is aimed at young teenagers, they will
delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening
stories and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky facts
about your favourite team. Each title is also augmented with a
selection of sketches that depict some of the stories within.
Get inside the life and history of the most popular sporting event
in the world Whether you're a first-time fan or you've been
watching for years, this book is a mine of fascinating facts,
interesting insights and tremendous trivia into the world of the
football World Cup. It explores the tournament's history, its
biggest successes, controversies and flops and looks forward to the
2018 World Cup in Russia. The World Cup's top teams and players are
also profiled. A good introduction to the World Cup, suitable for
all fans, new and old ... plenty here for the most ardent fan, with
super action photos. - Parents In Touch
Football fans love nothing more than to read about their favourite
teams. Although this book is aimed at young teenagers, they will
delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening
stories and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky facts
about your favourite team. Each title is also augmented with a
selection of sketches that depict some of the stories within.
Zidane is the fantastic story of the boy who started off on the
streets of Marseille and went on to win a World Cup with France,
score a legendary volley to win the 2002 Champions League Final,
and return to Real Madrid as manager. This is how the poor boy with
the incredible talent went on to become the greatest player of his
generation.
This title takes an in-depth look at Manchester United and the
business behind one of the most well-known football brands in the
industry. From small beginnings, this club has found international
success and a global fan base. We cover how the business came into
being, the successes and failures over the years, key facts about
the industry and their impact on the global market. Readers will
learn about branding and the business world with Business Matters
features. Each one looks at a different aspect of business and
explains it in a clear and concise way for young readers to follow.
Key features give information about the Brains Behind the Brand,
bringing to the forefront those who run Manchester United today and
those who have helped gain glory in the past. Ideal for budding
young entrepreneurs with an eye for opportunity! A brilliant read
for Manchester United and football fans keen to find out how the
business behind the brand works. Other titles in the series
include: Virgin, YouTube, Topshop, Heinz and ASOS.
No sport can match soccer's popularity on the world scale. Its
athletes are some of the most beloved on the planet and continue to
dazzle fans with their skill and flair. This title explores the
achievements of the men and women who have reached the pinnacle of
the sport through exciting stories, engaging photographs,
informative sidebars, a glossary, and an index.
The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold. Now with an
updated cover and new chapter that includes Messi's mega move to
Paris Saint-Germain. The only player in history to win SEVEN Ballon
d'Or trophies. Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player
and the world's best footballer. But when was young, he was so
small that his friends called him 'Little Leo' and coaches worried
he wasn't big enough. Yet through bravery, talent and hard work, he
proved them wrong. Messi tells the magical story of how the tiniest
boy in South America grew up to become the greatest player on
earth. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling
the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world
and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar
professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style
these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
From the FIFA World Cup and UEFA European Championships to the
record-breakers of Serie A, the Bundesliga and the Premier League,
football's record-breaking stars are here. This book is packed with
thousands of eye-popping stats about incredible trophy-winning
teams and legendary goalscorers from around the globe, and contains
all the need-to-know facts and figures from the 2018-19 season and
the 2019 UEFA Nations League Finals. The ultimate football facts
and records book for kids aged 8+.
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Saka
(Paperback)
Harry Coninx
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R218
R178
Discovery Miles 1 780
Save R40 (18%)
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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.
What makes the ultimate Sunday League footballer? YouTube star ChrisMD has turned amateur Sunday afternoon kick-arounds into a social media event - and now, for the first time, he's sharing all of his secrets. Join Chris as he reveals the characters, training tricks and top-level dietary regime (greasy sausage roll from the village café) that has got him where he is today.
Chris's debut book also includes behind-the-scenes photos from his life as a YouTuber, plus his proudest moments, biggest embarrassments and favourite memories from his years of making videos with everyone from the Sidemen to his own family.
Includes links to exclusive, never-before-seen ChrisMD videos.
ROCKY TAKES OVER! Rocky is the sixth book in the football-tastic
Roy of the Rovers fiction series. Part of the second season, this
exciting series is written by award-winning author Tom Palmer. A
struggling student and brilliant footballer, Rocky Race is many
things, but to most people she's just Roy Race's little sister.
It's not much fun - especially as Melchester Rovers head to the
League Cup Final. Rocky's sick of everyone knowing her through Roy,
she's had enough of school, and she's even started having panic
attacks. Now it's up to Rocky to find her own way - as a person and
a player - and she's going to need all her grit and determination
to do it... Enjoyed this title? Pick up Pressure next to continue
the story! Praise for the Roy of the Rovers series: EPIC! - Match
of the Day Magazine I love the way that they are about so much more
than football: they are about heart, values and family. Both
graphic novel and fiction titles are compelling, engaging and a lot
of fun. Lace up and get reading. - Jim Sells, Programme manager for
Sport & Literacy, National Literacy Trust. Read with my 7 year
old who is football mad, really enjoyed it and left us wanting to
read the next one in the series! - GoodReads Review
Football fans love nothing more than to read about their favourite
teams. Although this book is aimed at young teenagers they will
delight all ages with their mixture of funny and enlightening
stories and will give hours of pleasure discovering quirky facts
about your favourite team. Each title is also augmented with a
selection of sketches by the young sketch artist Becky Welton that
depict some of the stories within.
Packed with brilliant footy puzzles, including spot the difference,
wordsearches, crosswords, hidden-ball puzzles, wordfits, player
quizzes, anagrams, odd one out and loads more! Match! Football
Puzzles is a perfect book full of things to do for every football
fan!
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