Copyright Date:
2010
Edition Date:
2010
Release Date:
01/01/10
Pages:
64 pages
ISBN:
1-435-89136-8
ISBN 13:
978-1-435-89136-4
Dewey:
920
LCCN:
2009019354
Dimensions:
26 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)
SOMMERS, Annie Leah Great National Soccer Teams maps. ISBN 978-1-4358-9138-8 . LC 2009021087. VELÁZQUEZ DE LEÓN, Mauricio 20 Soccer Legends ISBN 978-1-4358-9136-4 . LC 2009019354. VELÁZQUEZ DE LEÓN, Mauricio . 20 Soccer Superstars chron. ISBN 978-1-4358-9137-1 . LC 2009020726. VELÁZQUEZ DE LEÓN, Mauricio . Top Soccer Tournaments Around the World charts. maps. ISBN 978-1-4358-9140-1 . LC 2009021859. ea vol: 64p. (World Soccer Books Series). illus. photos. reprods. bibliog. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Rosen Central Apr. 2010. PLB $29.25. Gr 4-7 These authors focus on factual details of teams and players around the world and provide significant biographical information on current and past stars. Moments highlights memorable events from the first World Cup in 1929 through the preparations for the 2010 games. Teams examines 11 organizations old and new, with charts displaying each ones record. The final chapter covers the United States. Legends and Superstars provide two or three pages of facts and a large colorful, action photograph per player. Three women are represented. A handy chart states each stars full name, country, date and place of birth, soccer position, and club. Tournaments details five of FIFAs six regional competitions designationsthe African Cup of Nations, the Asian Cup, COPA América, the Gold Cup, and the UEFA championshipin a chapter each, but inexplicably there is only one sentence about the Oceanic Football Conference. The book concludes with separate chapters for the Womens League and the Youth Soccer League World Cups. Select from these titles to fill requests from fans.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This colorful book takes readers back through soccers history, introducing them to the sports all time greats. Legendary players with unforgettable stories will inspire sporting enthusiasts and recreational readers alike.