"On a tiny Thai island without room for a soccer field, a group of resourceful teen boys gathers scraps and works together to build a floating field so they can play the game they love"--

Mia has a new soccer shoes and other equipment so she is already to take the field and score.

The World Cup is an event that spans the globe. Legions of fans follow the event, whether at the stadium or the local spot. Hearts are jubilant when a favorite team triumphs again and again to reach the top. This book takes readers on a captivating journey into the great moments of World Cup history.

Soccer is a fast and fun sport to read about and even more fun to play! From the big saves to the even bigger goals, taking the pitch with friends is a great way to get active and have fun. In this exciting book, readers will, establish first concepts and literacy skills while exploring the world of soccer. Whether you want to play defense, defend the net, or score goals, soccer is a great sport to fall in love with, and full-color photographs and...

Examines all aspects of the game of soccer: its history, rules, techniques, tactics, equipment, playing fields, competitive play, and more.

With one of the most powerful kicks in soccer, young Lily Parr is becoming a soccer star. That is until in 1921, when the Football Association in England bans women's soccer-a decision that will affect future generations! Will Lily and her team be able to overcome this hurdle, or will they have to give up doing what they love? Trailblazer is based on the life of Lily Parr, one of the most famous female soccer players of all time. Parr eventually came...

A biography of soccer's biggest celebrity who helped turn soccer into "something central in American life."

This title will give you the story behind records held by such soccer stars as Lionel Messi, Kristine Lilly, Landon Donovan, and more. The title also features informative sidebars, fun facts, a glossary, and further resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Instead of volunteering to provide halftime snacks, a dedicated Soccer Dad decides to join his son's soccer team. In a hilarious role reversal, the son becomes the frustrated expert who teaches his dad how to be a team player. Dad complains about having to play defense (boring!) and thinks playing soccer is all about winning. When his son explains that soccer is about having fun, Dad picks dandelions, fools around on the sidelines and kicks the practice...

Tom has always known exactly the person he is going to be. A successful footballer. A man others look up to. Now, though, the bright future he imagined for himself is threatened. The Premier League academy of his boyhood has let him go. At nineteen, Tom finds himself playing for a tiny club in a town he has never heard of. But as he navigates his isolation and his desperate need for recognition, a sudden and thrilling encounter offers him the promise...