Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sporting events
Penguin Random House Children's UK The NotSo Secret Diary of a Footballer
Book SynopsisGet ready to peek behind the scenes in this hilarious and not-so-secret diary from legendary Lioness Ella Toone.The Lionesses are heading into a big football tournament and when I say big, I mean BIG. I'm so excited, but I'm nervous too. So my manager suggested I write all my feelings down in a diary.Now, I know a diary is meant to be top-secret, but I want to share this with YOU!So I'm going to write down EXACTLY what happens behind the scenes - the highs, the lows and the funny bits in-between - from the training sessions, to the funny pranks us Lionesses play on each other, to the pre-match meals and the post-match celebrations. And I'll squeeze in a load of flashbacks too ... I have far too many amazing memories to keep to myself!
£9.49
Zondervan Through My Eyes
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£12.06
Little, Brown & Company On the Field with...Megan Rapinoe Alex Morgan
Book SynopsisThe #1 sports series for kids takes readers onto the field and behind the scenes of the US Women's Soccer team, the most successful team in international women's soccer, and highlights some of its most exciting games and players.
£7.16
John Murray Press Master the Game Striker
Book SynopsisMaster the Game: Striker is THE must-have guide for any footballer wanting to master this essential position.Table of Contents : Introduction : Part 1 - Introducing the game : 1. Playing the game : Part 2 - Preparing for the game : 2. Fitness for football : 3. Food for a footballer : 4. Choosing your kit : 5. Warming up and cooling down : 6. Dealing with injuries : Part 3 - Improving your game : 7. Football fundamentals : 8. Individual practice drills for strikers : 9. Tactics and teamwork : Part 4 - Developing your game : 10. Parents, coaches and clubs : 11. Evaluating your performance : Index
£19.60
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Is David Beckham
Book SynopsisWhether you call it football or soccer, there''s no disputing that David Beckham is one of the best players in the history of the game! Whenever a young David Beckham was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he''d always answer with the same response: I want to be a footballer. This English native got his wish when he joined the Manchester United team in 1991. Since then, he has been crossing, bending, and free-kicking his way to stardom. In his twenty-year career as a professional soccer player, he has won nineteen major trophies, and appeared at three FIFA World Cup tournaments. David Beckham has become an international cultural icon for his soccer skills, his charity work, and his fashionable wife and family. Young soccer fans are in for a treat with this Who HQ book.
£6.92
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Is David Beckham
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£15.19
Penguin Young Readers Campeones del Ftbol Mundial
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£11.66
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Is Cristiano Ronaldo
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£6.29
Not Stated GOALLLLLL Mad Libs
Book SynopsisMad Libs is the world?s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about the sport whose very name cannot be decided upon: football/soccer/the beautiful game!He VERB (PRESENT TENSE), he scores! GOALLLLLL!With 21 ?fill-in-the-blank? stories about penalty kicks, slide tackles, and clutch saves, there are plenty laughs to be had about the most cherished sport worldwide! Play alone, in a group, or in the Champions League final!Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.
£6.79
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Is Megan Rapinoe
Book SynopsisLearn about the bold and courageous life of soccer champion and activist Megan Rapinoe in the new Who HQ Now format featuring newsmakers and trending topics.
£6.30
Alphabet Legends Pty Ltd Liverpool Legends Alphabet
£14.99
Scholastic Ultimate Football 2025
Book SynopsisCategorized by player position, this book is crammed full of stats,graphics and photographs of your favourite players and managers. See how superstars of the modern game stack up against past legendsand select your ultimate squad at the back of the book.
£11.69
DK Eyewitness Soccer
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£9.49
DK Eyewitness Soccer
Book SynopsisPacked with stunning photography, Eyewitness Soccer is the perfect guide for any soccer fan who wants to know everything about the “beautiful game”. Become an eyewitness to world cup winners and champions past and present in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a tour of the beautiful game. Children will love reading about tricky tactics, freshening up on soccer skills knowledge, and getting to grips with the science and technology behind the game.This fact-packed soccer guide for children aged 9+ includes bite-sized biographies of well-known players – from Lionel Messi to Zinedine Zidane – to fill you in on those important details needed to impress, as well as club shirts and memorabilia pictured from years gone by and the shining trophies you still see today. Action-packed photographs help you relive moments of glory, while record breakers and national team profiles are listed for quick-fire mastery of famous soc
£15.29
Usborne Publishing Ltd The Story of Football
Book SynopsisRob studied Egyptology at university, but never thought he'd do much with it. Since joining Usborne in 2005, he's written loads of books about Ancient Egypt, and on topics ranging from space to the story of Islam. He is also the author of several award-winning historical adventure novels, and a hopeless cook.Trade ReviewA lively and engaging history of the beautiful game. * Words for Life *
£6.93
Hachette Children's Group Truth or Busted The Fact or Fiction Behind
Book SynopsisTruth or Busted explores the fact or fiction behind stuff you THINK you know about popular every day topics!Trade ReviewWill be enjoyed by all football fans, young or old, and will give them plenty to talk about. * Parents In Touch *A fun, child-friendly style * theschoolrun.com *Table of Contents 1: A player was once sent off while taking a penalty 2: A fan sued his team for being rubbish 3: Red and yellow cards mimic traffic lights 4: God knocked England out of the 1986 World Cup 5: World War One was stopped for a football match 6: Footballers earn less than their underpants do 7: Footballers are all softies 8: A school headmaster invented football
£6.99
Hachette Children's Group Greatest Fans Planet Football
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£12.34
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 The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia
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£14.99
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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£8.54
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Neymar
Book SynopsisPart of the World Soccer Legends series, this book tells the story of Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, one of the great players of the game, from his childhood days in Brazil to his signing by the legendary Spanish soccer club Barcelona for a record amount of money.Trade ReviewPraise for the World Soccer Legends Series: "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 standings." -- School Library Journal "These books are a terrific soccer resource for kids! They combine the best of world soccer along with history, geography and a glimpse at what it's like growing up as a young soccer player in another country. Soccer is truly a global language and these books help American kids speak it fluently. What a great opportunity for young soccer players to learn about their heroes and the legendary clubs of the world. These books are engaging and fun!" --Lynn Berling-Manuel, American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) "These books in the World Soccer Legends [series], newly translated into English, will appeal mainly to young hardcore soccer fans. Such readers cannot get enough of the action photographs, copious statistics, and player profiles that fill the books." -- BooklistTable of ContentsTable of Contents from: Neymar Brazil Colorful Life The Most Beautiful Soccer! Neymar's Family What Is His Full Name? February 5th! This Is Where He Comes From! Discovered on the Beach! The Santos Team With Santos Champion of South America The Hair! Brazil at the World Cup! Chosen for the National Team! The Person Number 10 in the Confederations Cup The Best! Everybody Wanted Neymar Neymar and Messi Barcelona! First Games with Barca How Tall Is He? What Is He Good At? 10 Facts Family Man The Future Learn More and Glossary Choose the Team The Neymar Board Game!
£9.49
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. Stars of Womens Soccer 2nd Edition
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£13.81
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
Soccerlingua Soccerlingua
Book SynopsisCurso para aprender Ingles- Español- Italiano y Aleman con temática de futbool
£14.24
Abdo Publishing Company Everything Soccer
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£27.80
Sportszone Olympic Soccer
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£22.68
Sportszone Soccer Video Games
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£21.74
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 More Than Just Football
Book SynopsisWinning is fun, but it takes more than just winning to be a real superstar. Today's football superstars know it takes talent, skill AND character to succeed, both on and off the pitch. This book combines fast-paced action, famous matches and lessons in respect, fair play, perseverance, patience and teamwork to show what really sets the world''s greatest football players and teams apart.
£10.78
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!
£8.54
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
Capstone Global Library Ltd Football Record Breakers
Book SynopsisWith billions of fans and giant stadiums packed with cheering crowds, football itself is a record-breaking sport. Find out more in this action-filled book all about football's greatest record-breaking superstar players, trophy-winning teams and sought-after managers.
£13.29
Capstone Global Library Ltd The Story of Football
Book SynopsisHow did football become the world’s most popular sport with billions of fans and millions of players? From its earliest beginnings to the most recent World Cup winners, readers will find out unforgettable facts about their favourite sport in this guide to the story of football!
£12.59
Capstone Global Library Ltd Greatest Matches in Football
Book SynopsisThe greatest matches in football are the matches that fans remember long after the final whistle has blown. Read about high-scoring thrillers, surprising final scores, tense penalty shootouts and so much more in this guide to some of the greatest matches ever played on a football field!
£12.59
Austin Macauley Publishers Hocker Alley
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£9.09
