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"On June 23, 2018, twelve young players of the Wild Boars soccer team and their coach enter a cave in northern Thailand seeking an afternoon's adventure. But when they turn to leave, rising floodwaters block their path out. The boys are trapped! Before long, news of the missing team spreads, launching a seventeen-day rescue operation involving thousands of rescuers from around the globe. Combining firsthand interviews of rescue workers with in-depth...
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Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
Fully revised edition.
Physical Desc
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of pivotal moments in world soccer. Packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skillful soccer players--old and new--from Beckham to Messi, Pele to Ronaldo, Rooney to Neymar. Over 40 of the best sides to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the U.S's men's and women's teams, Brazil, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Spain. State of the art digital illustrations...
Author
Publisher
Razorbill
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
Young readers edition
Physical Desc
260 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Description
"Adapted for young readers! Join Olympic gold medalist, two-time Women's World Cup champion, and trailblazing activist Megan Rapinoe in the fight for equality and justice in this middle grade adaptation of her New York Times bestselling memoir, One Life"--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
242 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
"In 2015, the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Won its first FIFA championship in sixteen years, culminating in an epic final game that electrified soccer fans around the world. It featured a gutsy, brilliant performance by midfielder Carli Lloyd, who made history that day, scoring a hat trick--three goals in one game--during the first sixteen minutes. But there was a time when Carli almost quit the sport. In 2003 she was struggling, her soccer career...
Author
Publisher
William Morrow
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
viii, 307 pages, [16] pages of plates ; color illustrations, maps : 24 cm
Language
English
Description
From award-winning ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman, and written using exclusive interviews and information comes the definitive account of the dramatic story that gripped the world: the miracle rescue of twelve boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave miles underground for nearly three weeks. Gutman recounts this amazing story in depth and from every angle, exploring their time in the cave, the failed plans and human...
8) Who is Pelé?
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
106 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
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
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record-breaking footballer and activist. Chasing a ball in the school playground, Megan discovered her calling at a young age. Even if she didn't always fit in at school, she was a star on the field- and her teammates thought so too. Her passion, skill and leadership took Team USA to Olympic Gold and a World Cup victory, while she continues to champion women's and LGBTQ+ rights and representation in sport....
10) Lionel Messi
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Edition
World Book edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to Lionel Messi, covering his early life, career, and life off the field. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary."--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Celebra Hardcover
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
292 p.
Language
English
Description
" Soccer. Football. The beautiful game. The world's most popular sport goes by many names, but for decades, fans have agreed on one thing: the greatest player of all time was Pele;. Now the legendary star, ambassador, and humanitarian shares a global vision for what soccer can accomplish. Now he shares his story, his experience, and his insights on the game for the very first time. Before Messi, before Ronaldo, before Beckham, there was Edson Arantes...
13) Looking for Eric
Publisher
Distributed by Icon Film Distribution
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (DVD) (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Eric the postman is not in a good place. His wife has left him, his stepsons are out of control and his house is a chaotic nightmare. In an attempt to get his bearings back, Eric turns to his hero: footballing genius, philosopher and poster boy, Eric Cantona. With a little help from his idol and a few well-meaning friends, the lost postie attempts to forge a new path for himself and win back the love of his life."--Container.
14) Love somebody
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Sam Dickson is a charismatic actress, ambitious and popular with big plans for her future. Ros Shew is one of the smartest people in school―but she’s a loner, and prefers to keep it that way. Then there’s Christian Powell, the darling of the high school soccer team. He’s not the best with communication, which is why he and Sam broke up after dating for six months; but he makes up for it by being genuine, effusive, and kind, which is why they’re...
15) Lionel Messi
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
136 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
16) Alex Morgan
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
132 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
"The second book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--
17) Rudo y Cursi
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (102 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
Español
Description
From the rural banana plantation where they play soccer for the village team to the big city stadiums, two brothers have become rivals and battle each other on opposing sides. When a talent scout gets stranded in their tiny town, brothers Beto and Tato are discovered. They are whisked away to Mexico City to play for the big leagues where they quickly achieve fame. Beto is nicknamed 'Rudo' for his hotheaded goalkeeper style and Tato is called 'Cursi'...
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"From the New York Times bestselling author of the Brown Sisters trilogy, comes a laugh-out-loud story about a quirky content creator and a clean-cut athlete testing their abilities to survive the great outdoors--and each other. Bradley Graeme is pretty much perfect. He's a star football player, manages his OCD well (enough), and comes out on top in all his classes . . . except the ones he shares with his ex-best friend, Celine. Celine Bangura is...
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