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Books > Children's & Educational > Leisure interests, hobbies & sport > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Football codes > Soccer (Association football)
Presents information about the history, positions, and rules of soccer and tips on basic playing techniques and strategies.
Learn more about the Champions League with chapters covering great
matches, players, and teams throughout the history of Europe's top
tournament. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy
photos, and a glossary.
It's a GOAL! Learn to play like a pro with this fantastic football
skills book for children that explains all the rules, tactics, and
techniques, and encourages sportsmanship on the pitch. Filled with
expert football training tips and practice drills devised by
professional coaches, children will learn key match day skills that
will lead their team to victory. From attacking and defending, to
heading the ball and passing to teammates, children will quickly
learn how to be a football superstar. Discover some of the world's
best players, as well as information on competitions, venues, and
football's greatest moments. With this excellent football training
guide, your child will player of the match in no time!"
Introduces readers to the sport of soccer. Simple text and colorful
spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
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.
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Gnabry
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Harry Coninx
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At the age of ten, Serge Gnabry was wanted by some of the biggest
football clubs in the world. His route to superstardom looked
clear. But after struggling to break into first teams, potentially
career-ending injuries and an infamously disastrous loan spell,
Serge had to fight to become Bayern Munich's deadliest weapon and
Germany's brightest light. Follow him on his extraordinary journey
to the top.Sometimes, when that journey isn't smooth, the result
only makes it all the more worthwhile. This biography is one of the
titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers
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 the 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.
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Sterling
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Harry Coninx
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It didn't always look as though Raheem Sterling would make it as a
world-class player. From a difficult start in life to a tough time
in the spotlight, Raheem has always had to think on his feet. This
is the incredible story of how a boy who grew up in the shadow of
Wembley Stadium used his grit and passion to steer himself to the
very top. This fictionalised biography is one of the new titles in
Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. Each book focuses on one
up-and-coming football superstar, often players who are still to
reach the summit of their career. The players are from all walks of
life and have faced failure, injury and rejection, making these
moving and inspirational stories. The books are brimming with
football banter that will have the knowing fans smiling. And each
players story is littered with football tricks and tips, so readers
can learn the arts of the glorious game. Tales of the Pitch are
easy to read and very fast-paced reads. At only 120 pages long,
printed on cream paper with a dyslexia-friendly font, these are
ideal books for reluctant and dyslexic readers. It didn't always
look as though Raheem Sterling would make it as a world-class
player. From a difficult start in life to a tough time in the
spotlight, Raheem has always had to think on his feet. This is the
incredible story of how a boy who grew up in the shadow of Wembley
Stadium used his grit and passion to steer himself to the very top.
The greatest football team ever. Managed by you. Here are the
finest players that have ever lived, in every single position,
fighting for a place in your squad. No manager has ever had to make
these decisions before, but no manager has ever had talent like
this at their disposal. Let your favourite footballing stars go
head-to-head and build your ultimate football dream team in this
activity book with a difference. From journalist and co-host of
That Peter Crouch Podcast Tom Fordyce, learn how to think like a
manager, pick your players, draw your kit, set your formation, plan
your pre-match meal and more. So, get your football fix this summer
and start creating your greatest football team ever ...
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 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.
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.
It's time to find out who is your family's top footy genius. Tackle
your parents, your brother, your sister - even your dog - to see
who is No.1 in your house when it comes to football knowledge. 1
What is Jurgen Klopp's middle name? A Norbert B Herbert C Schubert
2 Which of these legends was never named PFA Player of the Year? A
Frank Lampard B Roy Keane C John Terry 3 Which international
footballer was born in Middlefart? A Toni Kroos B Christian Eriksen
C Erling Haaland The Match of the Day Family Footy Quiz book is the
brand-new challenge for footy fans everywhere. Packed with hundreds
of brain-busting questions from the Match of the Day team,
featuring puzzles, teasers, crosswords, word searches, secrets and
much more - this is the ultimate test for any football fan. Answers
1 A Norbert, 2 A Frank Lampard, 3 B Christian Eriksen
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!
Children often feel afraid. This book, with its comforting words
and illustrations, will help children address those fears and learn
some new ways to cope with being afraid.
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Son
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Coninx Harry
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A year after signing for Tottenham Hotspur, football player
Heung-min Son asked to leave. Now he's a Spurs legend who's showing
no signs of slowing down. Widely considered to be one of the best
wingers in the world, Son was selected as one of the 30 best
players in the world for 2019. Discover the incredible story of
this boy from South Korea, who learnt discipline from his dad and
German by watching Spongebob. This biography is one of the titles
in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series. These books offers 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 the 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.
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