The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars
Title | The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars PDF eBook |
Author | Sebastian Abbot |
Publisher | W. W. Norton & Company |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2018-03-06 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 0393292215 |
“An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game.”—Warren St. John, best-selling author of Outcasts United Searching for soccer’s next superstars, an audacious program called Football Dreams held tryouts for millions of 13-year-old boys across Africa. In The Away Game, Sebastian Abbot follows several of the boys as they chase their dreams in a dizzying world of rich Arab sheikhs, money-hungry agents, and soccer-mad European fans.
Soccer Time!
Title | Soccer Time! PDF eBook |
Author | Brendan Flynn |
Publisher | Lerner Publications ™ |
Pages | 27 |
Release | 2016-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1512424501 |
Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the basics of the sport of soccer. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
Jim Nasium Is a Basket Case
Title | Jim Nasium Is a Basket Case PDF eBook |
Author | Marty McKnight |
Publisher | Capstone |
Pages | 89 |
Release | 2015-08 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1496505212 |
Jim is trying his uncoordinated hand at basketball. Will he use his secret skill to win the game and risk becoming the laughing stock of the school?
The Floating Field
Title | The Floating Field PDF eBook |
Author | Scott Riley |
Publisher | Millbrook Press ™ |
Pages | 43 |
Release | 2021-03-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1728427371 |
On the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space. How will a group of Thai boys play soccer? After watching the World Cup on television, a group of Thai boys is inspired to form their own team. But on the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space. The boys can play only twice a month on a sandbar when the tide is low enough. Everything changes when the teens join together to build their very own floating soccer field. This inspiring true story by debut author Scott Riley is gorgeously illustrated by Nguyen Quang and Kim Lien. Perfect for fans of stories about sports, beating seemingly impossible odds, and places and cultures not often shown in picture books. "A compelling book for football [soccer] fans and readers seeking examples of ingenuity."—starred, Publishers Weekly
I Know Soccer
Title | I Know Soccer PDF eBook |
Author | Joanne Mattern |
Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013-08-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781624314780 |
This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of soccer. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of soccer, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
Pelé
Title | Pelé PDF eBook |
Author | Percy Leed |
Publisher | Lerner Publications (Tm) |
Pages | 32 |
Release | 2021-08 |
Genre | Soccer players |
ISBN | 9781728404318 |
During his soccer career, superstar forward Pelé won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil. Find out more about his record-breaking achievements and lasting legacy in this biography.
Football
Title | Football PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Robinson |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Football |
ISBN | 9781614734093 |
Discover how math applies to the game of football, from the length of the field to the calculation of players' statistics.