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World Cup

by Matt Christopher
Joshua Swanson
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Soccer. No other sport in the world captivates a bigger audience — and no other competition electrifies its fans like the World Cup. Now, just in time for the next World Cup competition, comes a book just for kids, jam-packed with information about each and every World Cup ever played.
Want to know who was behind the biggest surprise defeat of the 1950 tournament? It's in here. Curious about what happened to the Jules Rimet trophy when it was in England? Turn to the chapter on World Cup 1966. Wondering what the term Total Football means? You'll find the answer here — along with much, much more, including a bonus chapter on the Women's World Cup and lists of winners, runners-up, and scores of past Cups. And because it all comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf.

  • Creators

  • Series

    Legendary Sports Events

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    June 1, 2010

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781607883081
      • File size: 78356 KB
      • Duration: 02:43:14

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 7.2
    • Interest Level: 4-8(MG)

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      This fast-paced, informative book is perfect for those of ANY age who want to learn about the world's most popular sport. Christopher presents a full history of the sport, including its introduction in the U.S. in 1894. Narrator Joshua Swanson's enthusiasm keeps listeners engaged even amid the book's many facts and figures. Further, he perfectly conveys the game's highly charged excitement, fever-pitched triumphs, and extreme disappointments. In addition to many interesting historical tidbits, there's an excellent overview of women's soccer. Learning that there are one billion soccer fans worldwide puts the sport into startling perspective despite the overall indifference of the U.S. to the sport. S.G.B. (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine
    • School Library Journal

      January 1, 2011

      Gr 4-6-Matt Christopher's informative book (Little, Brown, 2010) relates the history of soccer's most prestigious competition from its inception in 1930 to 2006. The highlights of each tournament are presented, including interesting details about players and games. Christopher seamlessly weaves bits of history into the story, explaining how world events affected the athletic competition, such as the rivalry between Adolph Hitler and Benito Mussolini at the 1938 World Cup. The last chapter offers an overview of Women's World Cup from 1991 to 2007, including the United States team's incredible win over China in 1999. Joshua Swanson's narration is enthusiastic. With short chapters and loads of action, young sports fans and reluctant readers are sure to be drawn to this audiobook.-Cynthia Grabke, Coakley Middle School, Norwood, MA

      Copyright 2011 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:7.2
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)

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