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Stars of World Soccer: 2nd Edition by Illugi Jökulsson Pdf
The best-selling guide to today’s most exciting players, completely revised and updated Here are the best of the best: the iconic forwards Ronaldo, Neymar, and Suárez; the legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer; and perhaps the greatest player of our time, Lionel Messi. This lively and accessible book features short biographies of some thirty athletes in all: who they are, where they come from, and what they have accomplished. With the same action-packed photos and colorful graphics that fans have come to expect from the critically acclaimed World Soccer Legends series, Stars of World Soccer shows what it takes to be at the top of the game.
The best-selling guide to today’s most exciting players, completely revised and updated Here are the best of the best, from legends like Messi and Ronaldo to dynamic newcomers like Kylian Mbappé. This lively book features short biographies of some twenty-eight stars in all—goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and attackers. With the same action-packed photos and colorful graphics that fans have come to expect from the critically acclaimed World Soccer Legends series, Stars of World Soccer shows what it takes to be at the top of the game. Publisher's note: A previous printing of this book contained an editorial error on pages 52–53 that has since been corrected.
“Perhaps most importantly, Javaherbin shows that being poor doesn’t stop people from having lives and dreams. A lovely story about soccer, gender, and hope.” — Kirkus Reviews When Paulo Marcelo Feliciano becomes a soccer star, crowds will cheer his famous name — and his mother won’t have to work long hours. For now, Paulo spends his days working on a fishing boat and taking care of his little sister, Maria: she teaches him reading, and he teaches her soccer moves. At the end of the day he can finally play soccer with his friends. But when a player on Paulo’s team is injured, will they finally change the rules and let a girl show her stuff? Set in a country whose resilient soccer stars are often shaped by poverty, this uplifting tale of transcending the expected scores a big win for all.
Basketball and Its Greatest Players by Britannica Educational Publishing Pdf
Drawing crowds for its displays of both raw athleticism and spectacular showmanship, basketball has become one of the most exciting spectator sports in the United States, as well as the world. Players renowned for their maneuverability and skillAir Jordan and his classic acrobatic moves, for instancehave intensified the level of competition in professional leagues and inspired everyday fans to shoot hoops in friendly games. This engaging volume examines the history and evolution of basketball and some of its most influential players.
This title explores everything a young reader would want to know about soccer, from World Cup winners to all-time legends. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
How Soccer Explains the World by Franklin Foer Pdf
“An eccentric, fascinating exposé of a world most of us know nothing about. . . . Bristles with anecdotes that are almost impossible to believe.” —New York Times Book Review “Terrific. . . . A travelogue full of important insights into both cultural change and persistence. . . . Foer’s soccer odyssey lends weight to the argument that a humane world order is possible.” — Washington Post Book World A groundbreaking work—named one of the five most influential sports books of the decade by Sports Illustrated—How Soccer Explains the World is a unique and brilliantly illuminating look at soccer, the world’s most popular sport, as a lens through which to view the pressing issues of our age, from the clash of civilizations to the global economy. From Brazil to Bosnia, and Italy to Iran, this is an eye-opening chronicle of how a beautiful sport and its fanatical followers can highlight the fault lines of a society, whether it’s terrorism, poverty, anti-Semitism, or radical Islam—issues that now have an impact on all of us. Filled with blazing intelligence, colorful characters, wry humor, and an equal passion for soccer and humanity, How Soccer Explains the World is an utterly original book that makes sense of our troubled times.
Stars of the 2018 World Cup by Illugi Jökulsson Pdf
"Offers information on World Cup 2018, including the soccer stars headed to the tournament, why the American team will not be going, and the winners and losers of previous World Cups."--
Soccer is the most popular sport on the planet, and this book has all the statistics a soccer fan could want—from brilliant goals to World Cup records to legendary team performances. Learn how fans around the world use numbers to tell the stories of their favorite teams and how players use statistics to improve.
Young sports fans will love reading about the best players in their favorite leagues. Accessible text and action photos highlight the skills and accomplishments of past and present stars of pro hockey, soccer, NASCAR, and other sports. Presents some of world soccer's greatest players and their achievements, including Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez, and Carli Lloyd.