Bader, Bonnie
Summary: Describes the history of the soccer World Cup, covering clothing and equipment, host stadiums, the rules, qualifying to participate, and the most successful teams.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Random House 2018
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Summary: Offers information on World Cup 2018, including the soccer stars headed to the tournament, why the American team will not be going, and the winners and losers of previous World Cups.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abbeville Press Publishers 0000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 JOKPeterson, Megan Cooley
Summary: "With powerful infographics and leveled text, explores some of the most memorable moments in world soccer"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Black Rabbit Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 PETMonnig, Alex.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ABDO Pub. 2013
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Summary: Presents detailed descriptions of memorable games and events in World Cup history, from its inception in 1930 to the present.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rosen Central 2010
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Summary: Looks at the widespread protests in Brazil as they struggle to prepare for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics, pointing out the political, social, and economic costs for the nation that come with hosting the two mega-events.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Consortium Book Sales & Dist 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 981 ZIRPelé
Summary: " 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...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Group USA 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.334 PELSummary: When the K9Republic becomes the host for the Doggy World Cup, Coach Lapata has one last chance to put together the best dog-gone team in history. The player-pups will have to learn to put aside their differences and work as a team to show their country that ultimate soccer glory is more than just a dream.
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Publisher / Publication Date: TriCoast Entertainment 2016
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Hirshey, David.
Summary: Published to coincide with the 2010 World Cup, a fan's chronicle profiles every World Cup competition since 1930 while listing highlights of best and worst players, top teams, most noteworthy rivalries, and cultural aspects of the game.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2010
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 796.334 HIRKirschbau, Erik
Summary: Jurgen Klinsmann, head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, has become a household name after the United States' unprecedentedly strong run at the 2014 World Cup. Klinsmann's reputation is that of a maverick, of an unconventional leader who isn't afraid to challenge traditional notions of coaching, and who will breathe new life into foundering programs through sometimes unpopular -but...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picador 2016
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 KLINSMANN, JURGEN KIRSummary: While rival drug cartels warred in the streets, the Columbian national soccer team took a rapid rise to glory, with Andres Escobar its inspirational captain. Meanwhile the infamous drug baron, Pablo Escobar, pioneered "Narco-soccer". After a mistake by Andres led to a loss at the 1994 World Cup, less than ten days later he was gunned down outside a bar, a tragedy documented in this thriller...
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Publisher / Publication Date: ESPN Home Entertainment 2010
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1 available in Foreign DVDs, Call number: DVD FOREIGN TWOBondy, Filip.
Summary: Traces the highs and lows of United States participation in international men's soccer, and follows the team's route to qualification for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Da Capo Press 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.334 BONSummary: A review of 100 years of World Cup soccer action, including the greatest goals, games, saves, free-kicks, from 17 FIFA World Cups, and 4 FIFA Women's World Cups, and footage from FIFA's World Youth and Futsal Championships.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Distributed by Mackinac Media 2002
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD DOC FIFGage, Leighton.
Summary: "It is the eve of the FIFA World Cup, the globe's premier sporting event. The host country is Brazil. All eyes are on the country's principal striker, Tico "The Artist" Santos, the greatest player in the history of the sport. All the politicians in Brasilia, from the President of the Republic on down, have their seats squared away for the finale, when they hope to see Argentina, Brazil's bitter...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Soho Crime 2011
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC GAGJökulsson, Illugi
Summary: Learn all about how fourteen of the best men's and women's players of all time grew up and conquered the sport -- their first encounters with soccer, the challenges they overcame, and their big breaks.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abbeville Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 JOKHolt, Nick
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.334 HOLLongman, Jere.
Summary: The story of the U.S. women's soccer team and their rise from a virtually unnoticed group of young women athletes to the champions of the 1999 Women's World Cup includes profiles of top players.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.334 LONJokulsson, Illugi
Summary: Presents a history of women's soccer in the United States and profiles some of the sport's most famous players.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abbeville Press Publishers 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 JOKShaw, Gina
Summary: "The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991--110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2023
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Sport What ShawCalkhoven, Laurie
Summary: Get to know some of the many groundbreaking and legendary women in US soccer. Read about some amazing and unstoppable women who changed soccer in America like Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Briana Scurry, Trinity Rodman, and Mia Hamm. This book also includes a history of women's soccer in America and a summary of all four historic World Cup wins.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2023
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Summary: Olympic and World Cup soccer champion Mia Hamm discusses her life, tracing her path to success on the field, and offers advice and tips to other girls who would like to follow in her footsteps.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill 2000
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.334 HAMMarthaler, Jon
Summary: Learn more about the different women's professional soccer leagues in the United States over the years along with the stars that played in them. This book includes informative sidebars, high-energy photos, and a glossary.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sportszone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2019