Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sporting events
Pan Macmillan She Shoots She Scores A Celebration of Womens
Book SynopsisWith a foreword by England player Steph Houghton, She Shoots, She Scores! tells the incredible story of the BEST sport in the world, women’s football - from the men who tried to ban it to the superstars of today’s game, including Lucy Bronze, Sam Kerr and Alex Morgan. Young footie fans can find out about . . .- The girl who had to play football in secret but grew up into a goal scoring legend- The thirteen-year-old who shot to international fame but didn’t get a mention in school assembly- The greatest women’s footballer ever, who scored in FIVE World CupsWritten by acclaimed YA novelist Catriona Clarke, the book is packed with facts and stats about the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympics, plus pocket profiles of the world's top players - from Marta to Megan Rapinoe - and record-breaking teams, including the US national women's team and Olympique Lyonnais. What's more, discover the key skills you'l
£9.49
Kingfisher Soccer
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£9.49
Kingfisher She Shoots She Scores
Book SynopsisWith a foreword by England captain Steph Houghton, She Shoots, She Scores! tells the incredible story of the BEST sport in the world, women's soccerfrom the men who tried to ban it to the superstars of today's game, including Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. Read on to find out about . . . The girl who had to play soccer in secret but grew up to become a goal-scoring legend The 13-year-old who shot to international fame but didn't get a mention in the school assembly The greatest women's soccer player ever, who scored in FIVE World CupsWritten by acclaimed YA novelist Catriona Clarke, the book is packed with facts and stats about the FIFA Women''s World Cup and the Olympics, plus pocket profiles of the world''s top playersfrom Marta to Wendie Renardand record-breaking teams, including the U.S. Women''s National Team and Olympique Lyonnais. What''s more, discover the key skills you''ll need to become a great goalkeeper, a tough-tackling defender, o
£14.44
Kingfisher She Shoots She Scores A Celebration of Womens
Book SynopsisWith a foreword by England captain Steph Houghton, She Shoots, She Scores! tells the incredible story of the BEST sport in the world, women's soccerfrom the men who tried to ban it to the superstars of today's game, including Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe. Read on to find out about . . . The girl who had to play soccer in secret but grew up to become a goal-scoring legend The 13-year-old who shot to international fame but didn't get a mention in the school assembly The greatest women's soccer player ever, who scored in FIVE World CupsWritten by acclaimed YA novelist Catriona Clarke, the book is packed with facts and stats about the FIFA Women''s World Cup and the Olympics, plus pocket profiles of the world''s top playersfrom Marta to Wendie Renardand record-breaking teams, including the U.S. Women''s National Team and Olympique Lyonnais. What''s more, discover the key skills you''ll need to become a great goalkeeper, a tough-tackling defender, o
£8.99
Kingfisher Womens Soccer Superstars
Book SynopsisFrom the world-beating United States women's national soccer team to individual superstars such as Alex Morgan, Sam Kerr, Megan Rapinoe, and Lucy Bronze, this all-action book is an essential purchase for every young fan of women's soccer.Women''s Soccer Superstars is packed with photos of the game's most popular teams and players, plus hundreds of quickfire facts and incredible records: goal-scoring feats in leagues around the world, record winning streaks, record-breaking matches, and much more.Get all the info you need about the NWSL, the FA Women''s Super League, and other top leagues such as the Frauen-Bundesliga. Then read on to discover which teams have come out on top at the FIFA Women''s World Cup, the Olympics, and the UEFA Women''s EUROs. At the end of the book, take the quiz to test your women''s soccer know-how, and pick the best women''s soccer team of all time!
£9.49
Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada Kick It Soccer Sports Starters
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Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Stars of All Time
Book SynopsisStars of All Time highlights both iconic pioneers of world football, including Pelé, Johan Cruyff, and Maradona, and more recent all-star players, such as Messi and Ronaldo. Young readers will learn about where each player grew up, how he made it to the top, and what makes his playing style unique. Filled with facts and illustrations, showcasing the most exciting players of the past and present, this book will wow both the football novice and the passionate fan.Trade ReviewPraise for World Soccer Legends "These books address a largely unfilled niche: short, highly readable biographies of contemporary soccer stars. The texts are printed over and around voluminous, richly printed photographs and include many pages of scoring statistics and league standing. ... Frequent references to great players of the past--Maradona, Pele, Cruyff, Eusebio--lend the books a welcome historical context. ... These entries are excellent."--School Library JournalTable of ContentsPelé Messi Maradona Cruyff Puskás Garrincha Di Stéfano Ronaldo Zidane Beckenbauer Ronaldo Platini Eusébio Zico Müller Van Basten Yashin Ronaldinho Best Zlatan Best in Brazil Best in South America Best in the UK Best in Europe Best in Italy Best in Africa
£12.34
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Womens World Cup 2019 World Soccer Legends
Book SynopsisThe Women's World Cup began on June 7, 2019 - and it promised to be the most exciting one yet. This book will tell you all you need to know about the 24 national teams competing for the top spot, from established powerhouses like Team USA (the defending champions) and Germany (gold medalists at the 2016 Olympics) to newcomers like Chile. It will give you the inside scoop on the top players in the tournament - like Megan Rapinoe of the USA and Marta of Brazil - and their strengths and weaknesses. It will take you on a whirlwind tour of host country France and the World Cup venues - like the 59,000-seat Parc Olympique Lyonnais, where the semifinals and finals will be played. And it will catch you up on the history of the Women's World Cup, from the first eight-team showdown in China in 1991 to the clash of 24 seasoned squads in Canada in 2015. Women's World Cup 2019 even includes handy fill-in brackets so you can track the progress of your favourite teams in the tournament.Trade Review". . . This attractive large-format volume is similar in format to others in the World Soccer Legends series. Simultaneously released, its Women’s World Cup 2019 looks toward the quadrennial event taking place this summer (June 7 to July 7) in France by reviewing the tournament’s history, surveying 11 rival teams, and profiling 16 of the players on Team USA." * Booklist *
£12.34
St Martin's Press For SoccerCrazy Girls Only Everything Great about
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£14.44
Square Fish Epic Athletes Alex Morgan
Book SynopsisKicking off his new series of sports biographies for young readers, journalist Dan Wetzel tells the inspiring true life story of a US Women''s Soccer star in Epic Athletes: Alex Morgan. Featuring graphic-style illustrations by Cory Thomas! Fierce competitor. World Cup winner. Role model. U.S. Women''s Soccer star Alex Morgan has earned each of these impressive titles throughout her incredible career. As a young girl growing up in Southern California, she dreamed of being a professional soccer player, fighting to compete on the international stage against the world''s greatest athletes. Flash forward to the present and Alex Morgan has emerged as the face of U.S. Women''s soccer, famous for her clutch, late-game goals, and an inspiration to kids across the country. Bestselling author Dan Wetzel details the rise of an American champion in this uplifting biography for young readers, complete with dynamic comic-style illustrations.
£7.59
St Martin's Press Epic Athletes Lionel Messi
Book SynopsisRenowned sports journalist Dan Wetzel shoots and scores with Epic Athletes: Lionel Messi, an inspiring young readers biography of a soccer great who rose from an underdog to a champion!Featuring comic-style illustrations by Jay Reed! Lionel Messi has taken the soccer world by storm. He scored the most goals in a season. He''s racked up championships. There was even a statue built in his honor. Despite the accolades, he''s still hungry for more goals, more championships, more opportunities to shine on the soccer pitch. Messi''s drive to succeed has motivated him ever since he first stepped on his local, worn down field as a kid.Yet his success didn''t come without bumps in the road. Diagnosed with a career-threatening medical condition at ten, Messi refused to give up on his dream, and went on to amass one of the greatest careers in sports history. Filled with sports action and bold illustrations, this thrilling biography details the rise
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd What You Never Knew About Cristiano Ronaldo
Book SynopsisCristiano Ronaldo is the world''s top football player. But what happens when he''s not scoring on the pitch? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully levelled text will leave them feeling confident.
£13.29
Capstone Global Library Ltd Algeria vs Egypt
Book SynopsisThe national football teams of Algeria and Egypt have a rivalry spanning decades. What made these teams such fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the football-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd England vs Germany
Book SynopsisThe national football teams of England and Germany have a rivalry spanning decades. What made these teams such fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the football-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Mexico vs the United States
Book SynopsisThe national football teams of Mexico and the United States have a rivalry spanning decades. What made these teams such fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the football-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Portugal vs Spain
Book SynopsisThe national football teams of Portugal and Spain have a rivalry spanning decades. What made these teams such fierce competitors? How are both country's fans involved in keeping this rivalry going? Easy-to-read text and fantastic images make these books an obvious choice for the football-obsessed reluctant or struggling reader.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Strikers and Scarves
Book SynopsisIt's the day of the big match... This book takes young readers behind the scenes of their favourite professional sport - football! Discover the ins and outs and the hustle and bustle of a typical match day. From fantastic fan experiences and player arrivals to groundskeepers preparing the pitch and broadcasting logistics, readers will discover that pulling off a top sporting event is a big job!The action-packed photographs combined with an accessible reading level and the high-interest content will be certain to appeal to a wide range of young readers, including reluctant and struggling readers.
£8.54
Capstone Global Library Ltd Read All About Football
Book SynopsisDid you know that early versions of football were played by the Ancient Greeks and the Ancient Chinese? Or that Christiano Ronaldo once leapt nearly 3 metres into the air in order to head the ball into the goal? Find out all about football positions, moves, equipment, teams, stadia and more in this fact-filled book. Stunning photos give readers an up-close look at football players in action. Read All About Football is part of the Read All About It series, a series of beautiful books designed to introduce young children to the wonders of non-fiction. Full of fun and easy-to-find facts, the content is presented at a depth which young children will be able to understand and relate to. With information on a wide variety of topics, kids will be reaching for these books over and over again!
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Ronaldo Chops and Shirt Swaps
Book SynopsisPele's rabona kick. The Ronaldo chop. Megan Rapinoe's statue pose. These are some of football's greatest signature moves and celebrations! Discover the history behind these moves and more in this action-packed book perfect for young sports fans. Jam-packed with dynamic photographs and fast-paced text, the book will be certain to engage even the most struggling and reluctant readers.
£13.29
Dorling Kindersley Ltd How To...Football
Book SynopsisIt''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!
£7.59
Scholastic Harry Kane Football Legends 2
Book SynopsisBe inspired by Football Legend, Harry Kane!
£5.69
National Geographic Kids Absolute Expert Soccer
Book SynopsisLearn everything you''ve ever wanted to know about soccer in an eye-catching, page-turning book for aspiring experts, featuring exclusive content from a real Major League Soccer referee, Mark Geiger!Score! Can''t get enough of your favorite super sport? This action-packed book is chock-full of awesome facts and fun for soccer fans! Join real-life Major League Soccer and Olympic referee Mark Geiger to get the latest, most up-to-date soccer intel around, plus fun facts and awesome trivia. Out just in time for the World Cup!
£12.34
National Geographic Kids Absolute Expert Soccer
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£23.65
Hachette Children's Group The Unofficial Guide to the World Cup
Book SynopsisGet inside the life and history of this great, globally popular sporting event
£15.74
Hachette Children's Group The Unofficial Guide to the World Cup
Book SynopsisGet 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 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The World Cup''s top teams and players are also profiled. Great for readers aged 9+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 TouchSummary of contents:The biggest show on Earth / World Cup History / Top teams: Brazil / How do you get to the World Cup? / World Cup Controversies / Group and knockout stages / Top teams: Germany / Goalscoring records / The 2022 World Cup / Players to watch / Top teams: Italy / The World Cup''s biggesTrade ReviewA 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 *Table of Contents 1: The biggest show on Earth 2: World Cup History 3: Top teams: Brazil 4: How do you get to the World Cup? 5: World Cup Controversies 6: Group and knockout stages 7: Top teams: Germany 8: Goalscoring records 9: The 2022 World Cup 10: Players to watch 11: Top teams: Italy 12: The World Cup's biggest flops 13: World Cup awards 14: Winning teams and beaten finalists 15: Finding out more/ Glossary and Index
£8.54
Hachette Children's Group Sports Academy Football
Book SynopsisBuild your football skills with the Sports Academy seriesTable of Contents 1: How to Play 2: The Game 3: Training to Play 4: Ball Control 5: Passing 6: On the Ball 7: Attacking 8: Goalscoring 9: Defending 10: Tackling 11: Goalkeeping 12: Statistics and Records 13: Glossary and Further Information 14: Index
£9.49
Sourcebooks Stealing for Keeps
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Capstone Global Library Ltd Gareth Southgate
Book SynopsisGareth Southgate is a successful football manager of the English National Team. But he started as a player for Crystal Palace. Learn about his football history, his wins and his losses.
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Capstone Global Library Ltd The World Cup
Book SynopsisA striker dribbles upfield and works to get into position to score, but a defender covers too well. Then the striker dummies and the defender overreaches. One swift kick and . . . gooooaaaallll! The crowd roars. Football''s ultimate prize is on the line. Readers will delight in discovering the legendary players, thrilling games and long history of the World Cup.
£8.54
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Breakaway
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£15.29
Aladdin Paperbacks Becky Sauerbrunn
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£7.59
Aladdin Paperbacks Tamba Hali
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AuthorHouse Never Ever Give Up
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£11.79
World Almanac Books The World Almanac 1501 Incredible Facts for Kids
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£14.99
Hachette Children's Group Planet Football Greatest Fans
Book SynopsisAwesome facts and stats about the greatest football fans in the world! Find out the lengths some fans will go to to support their team, from following them in home and away games to spending fortunes on club merchandise. Find out about club superstitions and traditions, such as who started the first Mexican wave. What mad mascots are there and how did they come about? Who are Super Rat, Berni, Goleo and Fuleco? Which country has the best club chants? Sing along to a few of them.Some ''fan''-tastic facts include:- Real Madrid sold 1.5 million replica shirts in the 2013-2014 season- German club, FC Magdeburg, fans all held up large arrows which they pointed at the goal to encourage their players to score more- 2,300 FC Union fans, repainted their stadium to save their club moneyAnswer quiz questions such as:Which English football club has a mascot called Gunnersaurus Rex?Which country''s prime minister was such a big football fan that he declared a
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Hachette Children's Group 50 Ways Into Football
Book Synopsis*** With a foreword from England superstar, Declan Rice.***Are you obsessed with football and want to know how to make it your future? Well, now you can!Football isn''t just about becoming a pro. In fact, there are hundreds of people who help make magic on the pitch, whether it''s the architect who designed the stadium, the coder who created your favourite game or the physio who got the star player fighting fit again. 50 Ways into Football gives you access to 50 leading experts who have made a career out of the beautiful game, from footballing legends to top-flight sports commentators and the people behind the scenes that ensure the smooth-running of the sport. This fantastic guide to the beautiful game will help you get excited about your future, so you can eventually score your dream job on or off the pitch.Contributors include:Declan RiceAlessia RussoLiv CookeSeb HutchinsonTek
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Hachette Children's Group Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories
Book SynopsisThe exciting new football story series for readers aged 5+, from bestselling author of Unbelievable Football and Ultimate Football Heroes, Matt Oldfield.
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Hachette Children's Group Unbelievable Football Short Colour Stories Animal
Book SynopsisThe exciting new football story series for readers aged 5+, from bestselling author of the Unbelievable Football and Ultimate Football Heroes series, Matt Oldfield.
£7.59
Ebury Publishing The Match of the Day Football Colouring Book
Book SynopsisBBC's Match of the Day is the UK's best-selling football magazine, including Premier League match highlights, exclusive interviews, transfer gossip and fascinating stats and facts. It also includes posters, quizzes and funnies, all for young readers.
£9.49
John Blake Publishing Ltd Ultimate Football Heroes Greatest Moments
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John Blake Publishing Ltd Ultimate Football Heroes Messi Elite Edition
Book SynopsisA brand-new collector's edition featuring a collector's card and free audio download!FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the TOP BALLERS collection.
£9.49
John Blake Publishing Ltd Ultimate Football Heroes Dembele Collect Them All
Book SynopsisFROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Name: Masour Ousmane DembéléNationality: FrenchUltimate 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.
£6.99
Sweet Cherry Publishing Football Rising Stars Alphonso Davies
Book SynopsisSteve George has a degree in film production and an MA in screenwriting, but he got into writing football books through his love of sport. Whether it's baseball, cricket, motor racing or American football, he enjoys all the meats of the sporting stew. Football, though, is his first love except when he's watching his favourite team, Aston Villa, who often drive him to madness.
£6.99
Sweet Cherry Publishing Greatest Football Stars Lionel Messi
Book SynopsisLionel Messi's rapid rise to stardom was filled with hardship, determination and over 800 goals. It's almost impossible to believe that this Argentinian giant of football was once considered too small to play. Follow his incredible rise to the top.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Greatest Football Stars Bobby Charlton
Book SynopsisBobby Charlton was an important player in England's winning 1966 World Cup squad. He was also a Manchester United hero, helping the club rebuild and improve after a devastating tragedy. A true legend, he is one of the best English players in history.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing Greatest Football Stars Bobby Moore
Book SynopsisBobby Moore's huge legacy is unlike any other. He was West Ham United's greatest player of all time and an icon of the game. Described as the perfect leader, he also went on to captain the England team to victory in the 1966 World Cup. Loved and respected by all football fans to this day, he was a star of the game.
£6.99
Sweet Cherry Publishing Greatest Football Stars Peter Schmeichel
Book SynopsisPeter Schmeichel was a giant of goalkeeping. He tried things nobody had done before, influencing the way goalkeepers play today. He was Manchester United's star shot-stopper for many years, and he played a huge role in Denmark's 1992 Euros victory.
£6.99
Sweet Cherry Publishing The Greatest Football Stars 5 Book Collection
Book SynopsisGreatest Football Stars dives into the incredible journeys of the world's greatest players of all time, from playing football in the park to performing in the biggest leagues.
£27.96
