The World’s Best Soccer Book: Everything You Need to Know About Soccer!

Gr 3-7–Sweepers and strikers and keepers…oh my! Join the world of soccer with this comprehensive encyclopedia for both newcomers and seasoned experts of the upper elementary set. Divided into five chapters mimicking the key stages of “the beautiful game,” the book gives readers everything they need to feel ready to pull on a kit and head out to the pitch, or kick back and catch the next match on TV. While the text is dense, fun is kept at the center of every page, alongside techniques, life lessons, facts, global history, and profiles of iconic plays and devoted fans. Filled with a mixture of photographs and illustrative styles, and featuring comic interludes, the layout of several pages can feel visually overwhelming, requiring more time to pore over the valuable information. True visual success lies in the representation of players and fans from all walks of life, proving that soccer truly is a sport for everyone.