Superstars Of World Soccer

Young sports fans will love reading about the best players in their favorite leagues. Accessible text and action photos highlight the skills and accomplishments of past and present stars of pro hockey, soccer, NASCAR, and other sports. Presents some of world soccer's greatest players and their achievements, including Lionel Messi, James Rodriguez, and Carli Lloyd.

Profiles the careers and lives of twenty outstanding soccer players, including David Beckham, Birgit Prinz, Thierry Henry, and Marta.

From Lionel Messi to Carli Lloyd, Superstars of the World Cup introduces readers to some of the greatest sports players in the World Cup. Vivid photographs and easy-to-read text aid comprehension for early readers. Features include a table of contents, an infographic, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning.

"Introduction to some of today's most famous soccer stars."--From source other than the Library of Congress

The most legendary soccer players keep viewers eyes glued to the screen and their hearts pounding. Audiences cheer and scream until they are hoarse. Theyre some of the most exciting, internationally recognized athletes in the sport, and this compelling set takes readers through each players professional and personal journey. Each biography is brimming with engrossing features that include key quotes, statistics, and interactive games that all readers will enjoy, from the hardcore soccer fan to the casual World Cup viewer. Features include: Vivid full-color photographs showcase these star players on and off the field. Riveting Great Goals feature takes readers along on a play-by-play through each players most thrilling and seemingly impossible goals. Know Your Stuff and picture quiz features allow readers to test their newfound knowledge and their memories with scavenger hunt-style questions.

Offers young readers the best foundations for nonfiction reading and learning

Who's Number 1? It's every sports fan's biggest question. In Top 10 Soccer Superstars, readers get a chance to meet stars from the world's most popular sport--then it's up to them to decide who tops the list. Stats, stories, and facts help each reader have their own opinion. The book features international heroes from yesterday and today. Outstanding photography, fact-packed sidebars and captions, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author all aid readers' comprehension.