Soccer Hero
Soccer Hero

Author: Matt Christopher

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2009-12-19

Total Pages: 47

ISBN-13: 0316094331

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This beloved sports classic tells the story of an ordinary boy who loves his friends and teammates—and suddenly becomes a hero after a single afternoon turns his life upside down. Rob Lasher is just an ordinary soccer player, good at the game, but not great. Then one afternoon, he saves his coach's life in front of all his teammates. Suddenly, he's the team's hero. As some members of his team and the rest of the town continue to laud Rob's heroic act, Rob realizes he doesn't want the attention and any unearned accolades that come with it. Kids will learn that doing what is right should be the norm, not the exception.

Pelé
Pelé

Author: Percy Leed

Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)

Published: 2021-08

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781728404318

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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.

Soccer Halfback
Soccer Halfback

Author: Matt Christopher

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2009-12-19

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 0316095877

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Jabber Morris has his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football. Tension at home builds when Jabber's brother suspects him of stealing. Now he has to tell his uncle that he's decided to play soccer - and convince his brother that he's not a thief. One of the all-time best-selling titles from Matt Christopher!

Silva (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series)
Silva (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series)

Author: Matt & Tom Oldfield

Publisher: Dino Books

Published: 2019-06-13

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1789461235

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The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold! David Silva is Manchester City's greatest ever midfielder. As he played his way from the Spanish coast to the top of the Premier League, his silky skills earned him the nickname 'El Mago' - the magician. This is the exciting story of how the boy from Valencia used his midfield magic to launch Manchester City to dominating the Premier League winner, and drove Spain forward to become World and European Champions. 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.

To Chase a Dream
To Chase a Dream

Author: Paul "Whitey" Kapsalis

Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Verlag

Published: 2014-02-28

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1782550194

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Winners of 8 national championships, Indiana University is to men’s college soccer what University of North Carolina is to college basketball or University of Notre Dame is to college football. To Chase a Dream is the true story of one kid’s near-impossible desire to play soccer at that national powerhouse, a kid who was told time after time that he simply wasn’t good enough and never would be. What all the doubters failed to consider was that inside the body of an under-sized, humble Paul Kapsalis was the heart of a lion. This is his journey, a story that affirms that perseverance, optimism, hard work, a willingness to learn, and kindness can lead to remarkable achievements and transform a kid who just wanted to play soccer into a leader of men. It took him 5 years, fighting through rejection and a career-threatening injury, but Paul got where he never expected to go. Here’s a chance to see how he did it.

Football's Comic Book Heroes
Football's Comic Book Heroes

Author: Adam Riches

Publisher: Mainstream Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845964085

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COMIC BOOK & CARTOON ART. Ever since comics for boys were first published in the late nineteenth century, they have offered their readers fun, adventure and escapism. During the first half of the twentieth century, boys' comics began to regularly feature sportsmen of all types, and footballers became the ultimate favourite. The introduction of football comics presented in a cartoon-strip format became immensely popular during the 1960s, with Rover, Hotspur and Wizard amongst the top titles. Although these comics are no longer in circulation, there is still a significant level of interest amongst boys and men of all ages, and the culture of the comic-book hero continues. Extensively researched to cover the history and the storylines associated with these comics and their heroes, this is a unique, nostalgic account of the football comic-book phenomenon that will jog the memories of older readers and introduce the magic of these imaginary sporting stars to a new generation.

David Beckham
David Beckham

Author: Tom Robinson

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9780766031104

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"A biography of English soccer player David Beckham"--Provided by publisher.

Soccer Duel
Soccer Duel

Author: Matt Christopher

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2008-08-01

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 0316042080

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Team rivalry threatens to spoil a budding friendship between a showy soccer player, Bryce, and soft-spoken but talented Renny.

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.

More Than Goals
More Than Goals

Author: Claudio Reyna

Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 9780736051712

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Experience the sport of soccer like never before! More Than Goalswill take you inside each level of competition and development of the most successful U.S. men's soccer player ever. Coaches, teammates, and opponents recognize that Reyna's value on the field and to a squad extends far beyond the goal-scoring situations he creates. More Than Goals captures the consummate leader and captain's passion and knowledge for the game. You'll gain both an appreciation of what it takes to excel in the sport and insights on how to play it. Author Claudio Reyna has been a champion performer from youth club through professional levels. The following are among his accomplishments: -Two-time state champion and two-time Parade magazine High School Player of the Year at St. Benedict's Prep (New Jersey) -Three-time national champion and All-American, two-time Player of the Year, and College Player of the Century at the University of Virginia -Three-time World Cup competitor and World Cup all-star team selection in 2002 -Captain of teams in top professional leagues in Germany, Scotland, and England Reyna is currently with Manchester City of the English Premier League and is also the U.S. national team captain.