Pele, King of Soccer/Pele, El rey del futbol
Pele, King of Soccer/Pele, El rey del futbol

Author: Monica Brown

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2008-12-23

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 006122779X

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Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved fútbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? Turn the pages of this book to read the true life story of Pelé, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend. Rudy Gutiérrez's dynamic illustrations make award-winning author Monica Brown's story of this remarkable sports hero truly come alive! ¿Sabes cómo un niño brasileño pobre que amaba el fútbol más que nada en el mundo se convirtió en la estrella más importante del deporte? Lee este relato y entérate de la historia de Pelé, El rey del fútbol; el primer hombre en la historia del deporte capaz de marcar mil goles y convertirse en una leyenda viva. Las dinámicas ilustraciones de Rudy Gutiérrez destacan vívidamente los momentos recreados por la escritora premiada Mónica Brown en este extraordinario libro.

Pelé
Pelé

Author: Eddy Simon

Publisher: First Second Books

Published: 2017-10-24

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1626727554

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Pel is the living symbol of a sport he dubbed "the beautiful game"Na game that brings people together regardless of race or nationality. This biographical graphic novel beautifully depict Pele's rise from the slums of Brazil to the international soccer stage. Full color.

Pele: The Autobiography
Pele: The Autobiography

Author: Pelé

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-09-04

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1847394884

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Even people who don't know football know Pelé. The best of a generation of Brazilian players universally acknowledged as the most accomplished and attractive group of footballers ever to play the game, he won the World Cup three times and is Brazil's all-time record goalscorer. But how did this man -- a sportsman, a mere footballer, like many others -- become a global icon? Was it just by being the best at what he did, or do people respond to some other quality? The world's greatest footballer now gives us the full story of his incredible life and career. Told with his characteristic grace and modesty, but covering all aspects of his playing days and his subsequent careers as politician, international sporting ambassador and cultural icon, PELE: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY is an essential volume for all sports fans, and anyone who admires true rarity of spirit.

Happy Like Soccer
Happy Like Soccer

Author: Maribeth Boelts

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1536220914

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"Unexpected emotional depth. . . . A thought-provoking read-aloud." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Nothing makes Sierra happy like soccer. Her shoes have flames as she spins the ball down the spread-out sea of grass. But nothing makes her sad like soccer, too, because the restaurant where her auntie works is busy on game days and she can’t take time off to watch Sierra play. With honesty and subtlety, author Maribeth Boelts and illustrator Lauren Castillo portray an endearing character in a moving, uplifting story that touches on the divides children navigate every day — and remind us that everyone needs someone to cheer them on from the sidelines.

Young Pele
Young Pele

Author: Lesa Cline-Ransome

Publisher: Dragonfly Books

Published: 2013-04-24

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13: 0307983579

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HOW DID A POOR BOY named Edson—who kicked rocks down roads and dribbled balls made from rags—go on to become Pelé, the greatest soccer player of all time? While other kids memorized letters, Edson memorized the scores of soccer matches. And when Edson finally played in a youth soccer tournament in the town of Bauru, Brazil, he focused on only one thing from the moment the whistle blew: the goal. Here is the picture book biography of the boy who overcame tremendous odds to become the world champion soccer star Pelé.

Pele (Little People, Big Dreams)
Pele (Little People, Big Dreams)

Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Publisher: Frances Lincoln Childrens Books

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 0711245746

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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Pele tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned footballer.

We Play Soccer / Jugamos Al Futbol
We Play Soccer / Jugamos Al Futbol

Author: Rene Colato Lainez

Publisher:

Published: 2023-09-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781536481372

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Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, are on the same soccer team. They have their uniforms and their cleats. They can both juggle the ball. At first, the boys must wait on the bench. But when the coach lets them in the game, both Joe a

Ja Morant: Basketball Star
Ja Morant: Basketball Star

Author: Hubert Walker

Publisher: North Star Editions, Inc.

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1644938103

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This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Ja Morant. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos
Frida Kahlo and Her Animalitos

Author: Monica Brown

Publisher: NorthSouth Books

Published: 2023-09-19

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780735845473

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A celebration of one of the world’s most influential painters, Frida Kahlo, and the animals that inspired her art and life—now available in paperback! Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor , 2018 ALA Notable Children's Book, 2018 Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book, 2017 Barnes & Noble Best Book, 2017 Smithsonian Top Ten Best Children's Book, 2017 The fascinating Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is remembered for her self-portraits, her dramatic works featuring bold and vibrant colors. Her work brought attention to Mexican and indigenous culture and she is also renowned for her works celebrating the female form. Monica Brown’s story recounts pivotal moments in Frida’s life and the beloved pets who comforted her along the way—two monkeys, a parrot, three dogs, two turkeys, an eagle, a black cat, and a fawn—and playfully considers how Frida embodied many wonderful characteristics of each animal. John Parra’s bold-colored art, reminiscent of Frida’s palette, make this biography a warm and wonder-filled offering for Frida Kahlo fans old and new.

Chavela and the Magic Bubble
Chavela and the Magic Bubble

Author: Monica Brown

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2010-03-15

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0547487444

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When Chavela blows a bubble with a strange new gum, she floats away to Mexico, where her great-grandfather once worked harvesting the tree sap that makes gum chewy.