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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
Recovering from the physical and emotional abuse of her first husband, Maggie funnels her dreams into music. She soon finds fame and romance as a globe-trotting singing sensation and marries soccer and film star Will Shepherd. Her second marriage ends much like her first: with gun-play. Now the world wants to know if she is a black widow, or if she just attracts the wrong kind of man.
Author
Publisher
Dey Street, an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation's heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship. Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Get an inside look at the men's and women's soccer World Cup. Explore the phenomenal performances, jaw-dropping goals, and biggest celebrations that have made the World Cup the most popular sports event in the world.
5) Who is Pele?
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the soccer star, discussing his childhood in Brazil, his relationship with his father, who taught him the sport, his role on the first Brazilian team to win the World Cup, and scoring his thousandth goal.
Author
Publisher
Crown Archetype
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Masters of Modern Soccer is the definitive thinking fan's guide to modern soccer. For a supporter of any team, from the U.S. national teams to Manchester United, or any competition, from Mexico's Liga MX to the World Cup, this book reveals what players and managers are thinking before, during, and after games and delivers a true behind-the-scenes perspective on the inner workings of the sport's brightest minds. America's premier soccer journalist,...
7) Kickin' it
Author
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Luis finally gets to play on a real soccer team. He can't wait to show off his skills to his teammates and coach. Can he show his team that he's a team player before the big game? Includes a writing prompt, tips to organize a soccer party, and discussion questions!
Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Pinkalicious and her soccer team, the Pinksters, play their first game against the Ravens, but when the ball is kicked off the field, Pinkalicious chases it and is picked up by Goldilicious for a trip around the world.
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation's heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship. Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested...
10) Soccer stars
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
[2007], ©2007
Language
English
Description
Short biographies and trivia about some of the best soccer players from around the world.
11) Abby Wambach
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe the life of Abby Wambach and her career as a professional soccer player"--
14) Megan Rapinoe
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus, Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe. Describes her childhood, when she started playing soccer, and how she got to be a world-renowned player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--
18) Forward pass
Author
Series
Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
The team's new assistant coach may actually have the pull to get Parmita a National Team tryout, but Parmita is uncomfortable with her coach's constant flirting and accidentally-on-purpose touching. After the coach guesses Parmita's secret about her sexuality and corners her in the locker room, Parmita has to decide how far she'll go to get a tryout.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Covers the sport's rules, skills, fans and the media, coaches, and tactics, and offers profiles of the top players and teams. From the first soccer games to today's money-spinning global industry, the book 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...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Griffin
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Sidelined with an injury, 26-year-old Grace Henderson, a star of the US Women’s National Team, falls for Phoebe Matthews, whom she considers her rival, and as the World Cup approaches and Grace gets back in the game, they must decide what’s more important—being together or making the roster.
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