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The Soccer Fence: A story of friendship, hope, and apartheid in South Africa
by Phil BildnerIn a country struggling with acceptance, hope can come in many different forms. As a boy, Hector loved playing soccer in his small Johannesburg township. He dreamed of playing on a real pitch with the boys from another part of the city, but apartheid made that impossible. Then, in 1990, Nelson Mandela was released from prison, and apartheid began to crumble. The march toward freedom in South Africa was a slow one, but when the beloved Bafana Bafana national soccer team won the African Cup of Nations, Hector realized that dreams once impossible could now come true. This poignant story of friendship artfully depicts a brief but critical moment in South Africa’s history and the unique role that sports can play in bringing people together.
Soccer Fun (Sports Fun)
by Imogen KingsleySoccer is a popular sport! Kids can get in on the action by learning the basics about rules, equipment, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can even practice a key skill to have more fun on the pitch.
The Soccer Game (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Green #Level F, Lesson 63)
by Maggie BridgerFountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention Green System -- 1st Grade
Soccer Game (Hello Reader / Je Peux Lire Ser.)
by Grace MaccaroneThis lively, rhyming Hello Reader! story comes out just in time for the 1994 World Cup Soccer Championship being played in the U.S. Young readers will delight in the easy-to-read format that takes them through the ups, downs, and fun of a soccer game. A Level 1 Hello Reader! for beginning readers. Full-color illustrations.
Soccer GOATs: The Greatest Athletes of All Time (Sports Illustrated Kids: GOATs)
by Bruce BerglundHow do you pick soccer’s GOATs? Pelé and Marta get a lot of GOAT nods. But is Nadine Angerer the greatest goalkeeper? And what about recent World Cup champion Lionel Messi? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of soccer and see if you agree that they’re the greatest of all time.
Soccer Halfback
by Matthew F ChristopherJabber Morris has his heart set on playing soccer, but his family is pressuring him to play football. Tension at home builds when Jabber's brother suspects him of stealing. Now he has to tell his uncle that he's decided to play soccer - and convince his brother that he's not a thief. One of the all-time best-selling titles from Matt Christopher!
Soccer Hero
by Matt ChristopherRob Lasher is just an ordinary soccer player, good at the game, but not great. Then one afternoon, he saves his coach's life in front of all his teammates. Suddenly, he's the team's hero, when the squad manages to find a replacement coach, he's back on the field with his teammates again. So why isn't Rob happy?
Soccer Hour
by Carol NeviusSoccer practice begins, and the players stretch, warm up, and work on their footwork, juggling, goal shooting, and keep-away skills before splitting into two teams for an exciting scrimmage. Bill Thomson’s dramatic perspectives and Carol Nevius’ accomplished text demonstrate the training and teamwork that build strong players.
Soccer in Action
by Niki Walker Sarah DannGoooaaaallllll! Soccer in Action is an exciting book that explores the most popular sport in the world. Kids will love learning and practicing skills such as kicking, dribbling, and trapping. This book introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of soccer.
Soccer Luck (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level N)
by Barbara Gannett"When you're up against a bully, it takes more than speed and skill to win. It takes brain power! It's a good thing the Rolling O's have Max on their team."
The Soccer Mystery (Boxcar Children #60)
by Charles Tang Gertrude Chandler WarnerMysterious events are happening in the soccer league the Boxcar children are playing in.
Soccer on Sunday (Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #24)
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaJust in time for the 2014 Fifa World Cup, Magic Tree House #52: Soccer on Sunday will take Jack and Annie to a soccer field in Mexico where they must find the final secret of greatness for Merlin. On the field, they'll meet a young soccer player who dreams of one day playing in the World Cup just like his hero, the great Brazilian soccer player, Pelé!The Magic Tree House books, with their fiction and nonfiction titles, are perfect for parents and teachers just starting to get into the "Core Curriculum." With a blend of magic, adventure, history, science, danger, and cuteness, the topics range from kid pleasers (pirates, the Titanic, pandas) to curriculum perfect (rain forest, American Revolution, Abraham Lincoln) to seasonal shoe-ins (Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving). There is truly something for everyone here!
Soccer on Sunday (Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #24)
by Mary Pope Osborne Sal MurdoccaThe #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! <P><P>Goal! Jack and Annie have tickets to one of the most exciting soccer games ever—the 1970 World Cup! They are sure the famous soccer player Pelé will tell them a “secret of greatness.” <P>The game is nonstop action and the stands are packed. But how will they find Pelé in a crowd of 100,000 soccer fans? Have they failed their mission? Or will the answer come when they least expect it? <P>Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #52, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #24: Soccer on Sunday. <P>Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? <P>Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books <P>Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader <P>Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventureFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures <P>Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Soccer Scoop: Who's making a fool of Mac?
by Matt ChristopherMac is the best goalie on the team--and he's not afraid to let everyone know it. Then someone on the school paper creates a new comic strip that caricatures Mac and his performance on and off the field, sending him on a chase for the artist before things get out of hand.
The Soccer Secret (Zach and Zoe Mysteries, The #4)
by Mike LupicaThe fourth book in the Zach and Zoe Mysteries--a sports-themed chapter book mystery series by New York Times bestselling author Mike Lupica. Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen!There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. Soccer season is underway, and though Zach and Zoe play on different travel teams, they're on the same team when it comes to solving mysteries. So when a package arrives in the mail addressed to Zach, the twins are surprised to find a soccer jersey identical to the one Zach wears for his team. But Zach's jersey is in his closet--so who does this jersey belong to and why did they send it? It's a soccer secret--and Zach and Zoe are on the case!Once again, bestselling author Mike Lupica charms his youngest readers yet with a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach and Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.
Soccer Sensation (Jake Maddox Sports Stories)
by Jake MaddoxCameron Jones plays soccer not because he loves it, but because his dad believed he will one day earn a big prize: a college scholarship. When his father’s job transfer takes him from the big city to a small-town team, Cameron thinks it might be his chance to take a step back from soccer. His new team is unorganized and his teammates seem uninterested in the discipline it takes to win. But maybe this new team is exactly what Cameron needs to make soccer fun again.
Soccer Shocker!: Project Droid #2 (Project Droid)
by Nancy Krulik Amanda Burwasser Mike MoranWhen Mom tells Logan that Java is joining his soccer team, the Purple Wombats, he’s not thrilled. It’s a lot of work teaching his new robot cousin how to act like a human-and keeping him out of trouble-and Logan needs a break.Still, being programmed for success means that Java’s also great at scoring. He might just turn the Wombats into a championship team, beating Sherry and Jerry Silverspoon and their Red Polar Bears . . . if he’d just let the other kids play, too. After being replaced as the Wombats’ MVP, Logan’s had enough.But when Java gets wet and goes on the fritz, can the whole team-even a short-circuiting Java-come together to score the winning goal?The second in a fantastically funny new chapter book series by internationally bestselling author Nancy Krulik and her daughter, Amanda Burwasser, Soccer Shocker is destined to win tons of fans.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Soccer Shocks
by Rob Childs'WHAT A WAY TO END THE SEASON!'The football season may be drawing to a close, but Luke Crawford - skipper, player-manager and coach of the Swillsby Swifts Sunday League team - is still full of running . . . when he's not tripping up over his own feet! He's also still full of ideas and dreams. Luke's new sweeper system for the Swifts relies on the unpredictable talents of his Italian cousin Ricki, but will it be too late to save them from relegation? Luke would dearly love to win a medal in the school Cup Final too, if only he's given the chance to get on the pitch. One thing's for certain. With soccer-mad Luke on the loose, there are bound to be plenty of shocks in store for everyone before the final whistle blows . . .
The Soccer Shoe Clue
by Carolyn KeeneNancy Drew is on the run when someone starts playing tricks on her soccer team!Who let the air out of the soccer ball? Who added salt to the water on the sidelines? Who put the red glop in the goalie's soccer shoes?It's gooey. It's gross. It's not fair. Soccer is supposed to be a kick. But somebody's being a drag. Nancy Drew wants to know who's playing the silly games with her third grade soccer team
Soccer Shootout
by Jake MaddoxBerk always plays goalie for his soccer team. But when a new kid, Ryan, moves to town, Berk has to play an unfamiliar position. Ryan may have incredible talent, but he's also wildly unpredictable. Can the team survive the season?
Soccer Star! (Sports Stories #61)
by Jacqueline GuestSamantha Keyes is used to a life on the move. Her military family has been transferred across Canada, and she's grown up with stories of her Inuit ancestors exploring the far north. For Sam, soccer has been the one constant in her life. But now that she's thirteen, her home base isn't the only thing that's changing. Sam longs to show up Carly, her school's reigning soccer star, but Sam's new interest in theatre is taking up a lot of time. Does she have the time to practice her sport and be the lead in the school play? And just how far will she go to prove to her parents that she can handle more than one extracurricular activity?
Soccer Star Lionel Messi (Goal! Latin Stars of Soccer)
by John Albert TorresConsidered by some to be the greatest soccer star of all time, Lionel Messi's story is nothing short of spectacular. As this sports biography highlights the biggest moments of his career, it becomes quite clear why he is the most important player to Argentina's national squad and his club team, FC Barcelona.
Soccer Stars: Stories and Skills from the World's Best Players (Sports Stars)
by Travis DiLeoA collection of stories about great soccer players to engage and inspire young soccer fans, with winning strategies kids can try out on the field!Is your child obsessed with soccer? Do they talk nonstop about their favorite players and famous matches? Soccer Stars: Stories and Skills from the World&’s Best Players is the perfect gift for young players and fans of the sport—a treasure trove of some of the greatest and most inspiring stories in the history of professional soccer, tailored for young readers.Written by soccer coach and exercise physiologist Travis DiLeo, this book will teach readers about each player&’s signature moves and how they used them to win. They&’ll read about Pelé&’s rise to becoming a global soccer icon and his legendary bicycle kick; get inspired by Alex Morgan&’s success story and master the art of the volley for stunning goals; explore Cristiano Ronaldo&’s path to becoming a legend and how he used his Ronaldo Chop to change direction at full speed; and even learn about Lionel Messi&’s epic return and his famous &“Iniesta&”!Soccer Stars features:10 captivating stories about legends and soon-to-be legends of soccer. Go beyond just the stats to discover the secrets that propelled each player to greatness and the inspiring life lessons they learned along the waySignature skills from every player to try on the field, with step-by-step instructions to practice and improve your gameEngaging illustrations throughout that show each famous player in action, with dynamic visuals for each signature skillIdeal for soccer fans ages 8 to 12, this book will inspire both soccer fans and new readers excited to learn more about &“the beautiful game.&”
Soccer Stars on the Pitch: Biographies of Today's Best Players (Biographies of Today's Best Players)
by Tanya KeithFrom the street to the stadium—inspiring stories of soccer's greatest players for kids ages 10 to 14 Find the inspiration you need to be the best soccer player you can be with these sports biographies! Soccer Stars on the Pitch goes deep to explore the lives and careers of some of the sport's most famous players. Soccer (or, as it's known outside the US, football) is the most popular sport in the world, with a history of all kinds of exciting stories that you're sure to love. From French stopper Hugo Lloris to American captain Christian Pulisic, these sports biographies show you how these amazing athletes made tough choices, overcame injuries, and blew past every other obstacle that got in their way! This compelling collection of sports biographies includes: Playmakers in every position—Assemble a real soccer dream team across 11 complete, multi-page sports biographies—and check out shorter spotlights on plenty of other world-class players. Awesome player cards—Each of the sports biographies comes complete with a full-color illustration, plus the player's position, team, stats, major accomplishments, and more. Tons of fun facts—Expand your soccer knowledge as you learn about everything from the action-packed pitch (that's the field you play on) to the 12th man (the big fans like you!). Goal! Score big with these incredible sports biographies!