Author: Sebastian Abbot
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393292215
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
“An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game.”—Warren St. John, best-selling author of Outcasts United Searching for soccer’s next superstars, an audacious program called Football Dreams held tryouts for millions of 13-year-old boys across Africa. In The Away Game, Sebastian Abbot follows several of the boys as they chase their dreams in a dizzying world of rich Arab sheikhs, money-hungry agents, and soccer-mad European fans.
The Away Game: The Epic Search for Soccer's Next Superstars
Author: Sebastian Abbot
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393292215
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
“An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game.”—Warren St. John, best-selling author of Outcasts United Searching for soccer’s next superstars, an audacious program called Football Dreams held tryouts for millions of 13-year-old boys across Africa. In The Away Game, Sebastian Abbot follows several of the boys as they chase their dreams in a dizzying world of rich Arab sheikhs, money-hungry agents, and soccer-mad European fans.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393292215
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
“An exhilarating, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately unforgettable journey that lays bare the true human stakes of the world’s most popular game.”—Warren St. John, best-selling author of Outcasts United Searching for soccer’s next superstars, an audacious program called Football Dreams held tryouts for millions of 13-year-old boys across Africa. In The Away Game, Sebastian Abbot follows several of the boys as they chase their dreams in a dizzying world of rich Arab sheikhs, money-hungry agents, and soccer-mad European fans.
Jim Nasium Is a Basket Case
Author: Marty McKnight
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496505212
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Jim is trying his uncoordinated hand at basketball. Will he use his secret skill to win the game and risk becoming the laughing stock of the school?
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496505212
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Jim is trying his uncoordinated hand at basketball. Will he use his secret skill to win the game and risk becoming the laughing stock of the school?
The Floating Field
Author: Scott Riley
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
ISBN: 1728427371
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
On the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space. How will a group of Thai boys play soccer? After watching the World Cup on television, a group of Thai boys is inspired to form their own team. But on the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space. The boys can play only twice a month on a sandbar when the tide is low enough. Everything changes when the teens join together to build their very own floating soccer field. This inspiring true story by debut author Scott Riley is gorgeously illustrated by Nguyen Quang and Kim Lien. Perfect for fans of stories about sports, beating seemingly impossible odds, and places and cultures not often shown in picture books. "A compelling book for football [soccer] fans and readers seeking examples of ingenuity."—starred, Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Millbrook Press ™
ISBN: 1728427371
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 43
Book Description
On the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space. How will a group of Thai boys play soccer? After watching the World Cup on television, a group of Thai boys is inspired to form their own team. But on the island of Koh Panyee, in a village built on stilts, there is no open space. The boys can play only twice a month on a sandbar when the tide is low enough. Everything changes when the teens join together to build their very own floating soccer field. This inspiring true story by debut author Scott Riley is gorgeously illustrated by Nguyen Quang and Kim Lien. Perfect for fans of stories about sports, beating seemingly impossible odds, and places and cultures not often shown in picture books. "A compelling book for football [soccer] fans and readers seeking examples of ingenuity."—starred, Publishers Weekly
Sportsmanship
Author: Lucia Raatma
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 1602795665
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
SPORTSMANSHIP: Play Fair. Honor the rules of the game. Respect your competition. The 21st Century Jr. Library Character Education books help kids learn how to make the choices that will help them be people of good character.
Publisher: Cherry Lake
ISBN: 1602795665
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
SPORTSMANSHIP: Play Fair. Honor the rules of the game. Respect your competition. The 21st Century Jr. Library Character Education books help kids learn how to make the choices that will help them be people of good character.
Pelé
Author: Percy Leed
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 9781728404318
Category : Soccer players
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
During his soccer career, superstar forward Pelé won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil. Find out more about his record-breaking achievements and lasting legacy in this biography.
Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)
ISBN: 9781728404318
Category : Soccer players
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
During his soccer career, superstar forward Pelé won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil. Find out more about his record-breaking achievements and lasting legacy in this biography.
Hockey Opposites
Author: Per-Henrik Gürth
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1554532418
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Popular artist and best-selling illustrator Per-Henrik G'rth puts his winning team of lovable animals into play to demonstrate a wide range of opposites, including home/away, behind/ahead, win/loss and many more. The excitement of a hockey game and the bright, bold illustrations will keep the attention of children while they are introduced to the concept of opposites.
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN: 1554532418
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Popular artist and best-selling illustrator Per-Henrik G'rth puts his winning team of lovable animals into play to demonstrate a wide range of opposites, including home/away, behind/ahead, win/loss and many more. The excitement of a hockey game and the bright, bold illustrations will keep the attention of children while they are introduced to the concept of opposites.
G.O.A.T. Soccer Teams
Author: Matt Doeden
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1728425905
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Soccer's best teams had superstar players, incredible goals, and epic victories. From Brazil's national team that featured the legendary Pelé to the 2019 US Women's National Team, meet the greatest soccer teams of all time.
Publisher: Millbrook Press
ISBN: 1728425905
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
Soccer's best teams had superstar players, incredible goals, and epic victories. From Brazil's national team that featured the legendary Pelé to the 2019 US Women's National Team, meet the greatest soccer teams of all time.
Surfing
Author: Ray McClellan
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612114059
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Ever wondered what it takes to ride a wave? Young readers will find out in this introduction to surfing. They will read about the history of surfing, the equipment used to ride waves, and the ways surfers compete against each other.
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612114059
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
Ever wondered what it takes to ride a wave? Young readers will find out in this introduction to surfing. They will read about the history of surfing, the equipment used to ride waves, and the ways surfers compete against each other.
Baseball
Author: Karapetkova
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 1615907521
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Young Readers Will Learn About Baseball Through Simple Sentences And Highly Supportive Pictures.
Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing
ISBN: 1615907521
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Young Readers Will Learn About Baseball Through Simple Sentences And Highly Supportive Pictures.
Bayern Munich
Author: Jim Whiting
Publisher: Creative Education
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A sports history for teen readers of the German soccer club Bayern Munich, highlighting the association football team's championship cups and the players who helped it achieve worldwide fame"--
Publisher: Creative Education
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"A sports history for teen readers of the German soccer club Bayern Munich, highlighting the association football team's championship cups and the players who helped it achieve worldwide fame"--