Racewalking? Alex thinks it sounds silly. Maria thinks it doesnt sound fun. Learn to racewalk with them and discover how racewalking is really fun and not silly at all.

The exciting world of professional soccer comes to life in this compelling sequel to GOAL! The Dream Begins. Young soccer player Santiago Munez has come a long way from the barrios of Los Angeles. He has become one of Newcastle United's most outstanding players. He is so good, in fact, that he is recruited for one of the world's best teams, Real Madrid. So Santiago leaves dreary northern England for the sunny shores of Spain. As part of Real Madrid, he is no longer just a soccer player--he's also a celebrity. He can now afford fast cars, a fancy house, and practically anything else he's ever dreamed of. But these luxuries come with a price: He is constantly swarmed by paparazzi. And while Santiago travels the world with the team, his fiancee, Roz, is left behind most of the time, uneasy about his fast-paced new lifestyle. Santiago struggles to keep his balance, but when someone from his past unexpectedly resurfaces in Madrid, his charmed life begins to crumble. Will Santiago be able to keep playing great soccer while dealing with the pressures--and temptations--of fame?

Bucky Pinter wants his team to give Coach Bradley a present on the day of the Soccer 'Cats last game. Unfortunately, what the kids want to buy is expensive. Bucky comes up with a way for them to earn the money they need, but will one disgruntled teammate ruin it all and spoil the surprise? Illustrations.

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.

Presents information about the history, positions, and rules of soccer and tips on basic playing techniques and strategies.

From his childhood in Croatia to his triumphs in Europe and beyond, Luca Modri_ is one of the World's Greatest Soccer Players. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

UPDATED TO INCLUDE HIS CONTROVERSIAL TRANSFER TO BARCELONA

Quick, incisive and versatile, Antoine Griezmann is the ultimate modern forward.

But did you know that he had to leave France in order to find a professional club willing to take a chance on him?

Or that he wears the number 7 shirt as a tribute to his idol, David Beckham?

Or that Real Sociedad fans came to affectionately refer to him as ‘The Little Devil’?

Find our about all this and more in Luca Caioli and Cyril Collot’s tirelessly researched biography, featuring exclusive interviews with those who know him best.

Includes all the action from the 2018/19 season

With his creativity, acrobatic talent and sheer speed, Joao Felix can make top-level football look effortless. But Joao's journey to the top has not been easy. As a skinny kid he'd already given up on football once, before harnessing his inner strength and determination to win both the Portuguese and Spanish leagues. Join "the heir to Ronaldo" on his mission to become one of the greatest players in the game. 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.

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

Meet Kieran Trippier - Ultimate Football Hero. Kieran Trippier is the boy from Bury whose free-kick skills earned him the nickname 'The Bury Beckham'. His determined defending and amazing goal-scoring have made him a Tottenham Hotspur hero - and, at the 2018 World Cup, his dramatic goal against Croatia almost earned England a place in the World Cup Final. The sky is the limit for England's new flying full-back, and now you can read the exciting story of his journey. 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 super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.

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.

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.

Coaches always thought that N'Golo Kante was too small and too shy to make it in the world of football. But with hard work, natural talent and a true love for the game, N'Golo is now the superstar midfielder who brings victory to every team he's a part of. Discover his journey - from picking up bottles in the streets of Paris to winning trophies on the world stage - proving that no one is ever too small to make it big. 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 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).

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.

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.