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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Soccer's best teams had superstar players, incredible goals, and epic victories. From Brazil's national team that featured the legendary Pel©♭ to the 2019 US Women's National Team, meet the greatest soccer teams of all time.
Publisher
Searchlight Pictures
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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Follows the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0. With the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen, hoping he will turn the world's worst soccer team around in this humorous and heartfelt underdog story.
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Series
Language
English
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Soccer enjoys an international popularity unrivaled by any sport. Already ingrained in the culture of many nations, soccer is finally catching on the United States as well. This dynamic, accessible book examines some of the greatest national teams ever to play the sport, from mainstays such as Germany and Brazil, to upcoming world superpowers such as Cameroon and Nigeria.
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Language
English
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Description
Dive into the world of football with this mega book of everything to do with the beautiful game. Learn all the lingo; meet the greatest players, managers and teams from both the men's and women's games; take masterclasses with the pros; wander through the haircut hall of fame; learn the most iconic goal celebrations and more.
Author
Series
Geronimo Stilton. Original series volume 81
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Everymouse on Mouse Island was squeaking about The Super Cup! My two favorite soccer teams, the Squeakers and the Turbo Cheese, had made it to the finals. But something suspicious was happening on the field. The Mighty Mice and the Sewer Rats seemed to be scoring without even trying! Could I get to the bottom of it before my two favorite teams are cheated out of their trophies?"--Back cover.
7) FC Barcelona
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Series
Publisher
AV² by Weigl
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that FC Barcelona players are well known for their blue-and-red jerseys? The jerseys have led to the team being nicknamed the Blugrana, or Blue and Reds. Learn more exciting facts about this fascinating soccer club in FC Barcelona, an Inside Professional Soccer book." -- Amazon.com.
8) Arsenal FC
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Series
Publisher
AV² by Weigl
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that Arsenal FC is named after the factory where its founding members worked? The team is also nicknamed The Gunners. Learn more exciting facts about this fascinating soccer club in Arsenal FC, an Inside Professional Soccer book." -- Amazon.com
9) Top teams
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Language
English
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More than 200 countries in the world have national soccer teams. History has shown, however, that when it comes to playing for soccer s ultimate prize, all countries are not created equal. Every four years, the world s teams come together to see which will lift the gold trophy as the world s best, and inevitably, the same teams rise to the top. Top Teams takes a close-up look at the teams that perform best when the Cup is on the line. There is Messi...
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Britt-Marie can't stand mess. She eats dinner at precisely the right time and starts her day at six in the morning because only lunatics wake up later than that. And she is not passive-aggressive. Not in the least. It's just that sometimes people interpret her helpful suggestions as criticisms, which is certainly not her intention. But at sixty-three, Britt-Marie has had enough. She finally walks out on her loveless forty-year marriage and finds a...
Author
Series
Frankie's magic soccer ball volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"Frankie and his friends love playing soccer so much that they start their own team. They can always find time to play a game. But when they win an old soccer ball at a carnival, Frankie's team is going to be transported to a magical world of soccer they never knew existed. Can Frankie and his friends beat the Pirate Pillagers and make their way home?"--P. [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
This title will introduce you to Pelé, Mia Hamm, Lionel Messi, and more of the all-time greatest players in soccer. Complete with action-packed stories of their most memorable moments, spotlight stats, information boxes, a glossary, additional resources and more. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
14) Gracie
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2007
Language
English
Description
Gracie Bowen is your average 15-year-old, except for one thing-- she is determined to play varsity boys soccer. When her school forbids her to play and even her family questions her ability, Gracie sets out on an extraordinary quest to prove them all wrong. Fighting to change the school's policy and facing off against some of the toughest competitors on the soccer field, Gracie must summon all of her strength and courage to finally show the world...
16) Chicago Fire FC
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Series
Language
English
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This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, Chicago Fire FC. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Series
Publisher
Abbeville Press Publishers
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"Tells the story of the U.S. Men's National Team, from the formation of U.S. Foot Ball Association one hundred years ago to the recent success of the Men's Team. The U.S. Men's National team has played in six consecutive World Cups and qualified to join the most recent World Cup being played in Brazil in 2014. "--
"Tells the story of U.S. Men's National Team from the formation of the U.S. Football Association 100 years ago to its six consecutive...
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Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Women's Soccer Today entertains and informs both readers who love soccer in all forms and those just discovering the sport or the women's game. It introduces the best female players in the world and the top soccer nations in the women's game"--
Author
Series
Frankie's magic soccer ball volume 6
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Frankie and his friends love playing soccer. It's their favorite thing to do-especially when it's the World Cup! But teams from around the world are playing disastrously. Frankie and his friends are transported to Brazil to save the tournament. They have to face off against jungle alligators, a canival in Rio, and cheating opponents in order to rescue the trophy. Can Frankie and his team save the World Cup in time for the final round?" --