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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.
Dive into one of the world's most popular sports. These informative
guides give readers all the information they need to know about
football using easy-to-read explanations: the history of football's
beginnings, the basic rules and strategies and how to get
match-ready. This book features colourful photos and fun facts, and
aspiring young football players can take what they learn from it
and head straight to the pitch!
A fun and quirky story against anything but your average team,
perfect for children learning to read. When Seamus and his
scaredy-ba Granda go for a night-time walk, they don't expect to
find a group of ghosts in an old barn. Greg the Ghoul, Phantom Pete
and friends are too scared to go up into heaven, in case they are
sent back down to hell, so they are just waiting around in the
barn, getting bored. Seamus has an idea to relieve their boredom -
they should form a football team and play other ghosts! The ghosts
are nervous, but Seamus and his Granda help them get fit and
improve their game. Soon they are champion players, powering their
way through teams on earth, heaven and even hell! The Reading
Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features
well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so
that children will find something to excite and engage them in
every title they pick up. It's the first step towards a lasting
love of reading. Level 3 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for
fluent readers who are beginning to read exciting, challenging
stories independently. * Varied sentences * Detailed illustrations
to enjoy * Chapters * Interesting characters and themes * A rich
range of vocabulary * More complex storylines to stretch confident
readers All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading
literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for
parents keen to support their children's reading. Book band: White.
With a foreword by England legend Kelly Smith, the country's
all-time record goalscorer and a player widely considered one of
the best to have played the game. The exciting story of one of the
fastest growing sports in the world, played by over 30 million
girls and women. Over 25 million people tuned in for the Americans'
2015 Women's World Cup final victory - the most-watched football
match in United States history. The Making of the Women's World Cup
details the most incredible tales from previous Women's World Cups,
including: Carli Lloyd's 13-minute hat trick and the worldwide
movement set off by 2015 How Japan made their country smile for the
first time since the devastating tsunami The USA's World Cup
triumph on home soil in 1999 Germany's back-to-back titles in 2003
and 2007 Marta's magic: The birth of a Brazilian icon How Kelly
Smith announced her arrival with the kiss of a boot The beginnings
of Australia's golden generation The 122nd-minute USA equalizer
against Brazil: the quarterfinal that changed everything The dawn
of the Lionesses: England joins world elite through tears of joy
and despair
When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree
House #52: "Soccer on Sunday," they had lots of questions. How did
soccer get started? Who are some of its greatest players? What is
the World Cup? Find out the answers to these questions and more as
Jack and Annie track the facts behind one of the world's most
popular sports. Filled with up-to-date information, photos,
illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree
House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more
about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House
adventures.
This title introduces readers to Todd Gurley, 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 life and career of soccer star Alex
Morgan. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a
map of important places in her life make this a thrilling read for
young sports fans.
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