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by 10ten Media (Author)
The must-have, everything-you-need-to-know soccer book: This illustrated encyclopedia covers everything from the basic rules of play to the best players and teams, and even includes comics featuring a ragtag squad of soccer-playing animals!
Soccer-obsessed kids will love this fun and funny history of the most popular sport in the world. Just in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this astonishing book has everything you need to know about soccer, including:
- The best players and the best teams of all time
- The most exciting goals, greatest saves, and most agonizing losses
- The World Cup and other international competitions
- The rules of the game for newbies (what the heck is offside?)
- Fun facts and step-by-step instructions for victory dance celebrations
Readers will love learning the stories behind the sport's most memorable moments; exciting photos and graphics make this a thrilling read. Bonus content includes twenty-four pages of comics featuring The United, an energetic animal soccer team! Can they come together as a team to have fun and perhaps even win?
Soccer fans and young players can tackle these pages to score tons of knowledge and a whole lot of fun!
SUPER POPULAR SPORT: Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the US and around the globe. As the FIFA World Cup 26 plays out in fourteen cities across North America, interest in the game is sure to hit a fever pitch.
EDUCATIONAL & FUN: Kids will love the eye-catching design of this book, which is packed with photos, illustrations, and comic book panels. Readers of all ages can dip in and out or read it cover to cover to learn about the leagues, players, rules, championships, and more.
GREAT GIFT: For players and fans who follow men's and women's teams, this is one of the few soccer encyclopedias that offers a comprehensive view of all the best teams.
Perfect for:
- Soccer fans
- New and experienced players
- Fans of FIFA's World Cup
- Parents and caregivers looking for entertaining soccer books for kids ages 8-12
