Book Descriptions
for The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia by Clive Gifford
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
This attractive and comprehensive guide to the worldwide game of soccer includes information about key players, key teams and clubs, and competi tions. Other topics include: soccer skills and tactics, what it is like to be a soccer player, and some of the problems that accompany a sport that is “big business” (102). The text is amply illustrated with color photographs and computer imagery. A reference section is included with facts and figures about U.S. soccer. hc
Bridges to Understanding: Envisioning the World through Children's Books. © USBBY, 2011. Used with permission.
From the Publisher
From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, thebook takes readers to the heart of a sport that is played and watched by millions of people around the world. It explains the key rules, skills, and tactics and examines issues in and around the game--supporters, the media, and the demands of being a professional player. With profiles of the world's greatest teams and soccer's legendary players, from Alfredo di Stefano to Mia Hamm, every aspect of this world-class sport is covered comprehensively. Stunning 3-D digital artwork recreates some of the most famous moves and greatest goals in soccer history, while dramatic full-spread photographs capture the game's most memorable moments.
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