Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, techniques, equipment, famous players, playing fields, and competitive play.

Provides an illustrated overview of the sport of soccer, covering the game's history and development over time, rules, techniques and strategies, fans, and competitions. Includes dozens of color photographs, a glossary, infographics, diagrams, and fact boxes.

"A nonfiction companion to Magic Tree House #52: Soccer on Sunday"-- Shares up-to-date information, photos and illustrations in a companion to Soccer on Sunday that offers additional facts about everything from the history of soccer and the sport's most notable players to the traditions surrounding the World Cup. --Publisher's description.

A brief introduction to the basic moves and plays of a soccer game.

"The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991--110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this...

"The ref blows the whistle, the striker approaches for kickoff, feet fly--a soccer match is underway! With a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text, a full glossary of terms, and awesome graphics, My First Book of Soccer introduces readers to the world's favorite game. Kids (and probably a few adults, too) will learn how the clock counts "up" and never stops, what an offside means, what's up with those yellow cards, and how...

"For Soccer-Crazy Girls Only" includes training techniques, formations, and strategies :this book has it all!

"Winning is fun, but it takes more than winning to be a real superstar. Today's soccer superstars know it takes talent, skill, and teamwork on and off the field. This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart"--

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.

Briefly describes the equipment, terminology, rules, positions, and plays of one of the world's most popular games.