Kawa, Katie
Summary: "Athletes inspire people both on and off the field, and Megan Rapinoe understands her responsibility to use her fame and visibility to push for positive changes in her sport and in the world as a whole. Young sports fans are sure to be captivated by stories of Rapinoe's soccer stardom, but as they learn about her game-winning goals, they'll also learn about her advocacy for equal pay, racial...
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Publisher / Publication Date: KidHaven Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 RAPHanlon, Luke
Summary: Examines the life and career of United States soccer star Alex Morgan.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MORGAN HANChaffee, Kim
Summary: "As a kid, Abby Wambach was loud and clear about what she wanted and what she didn't--and she didn't want to be left out of any competition, especially soccer. Darting down fields and booting balls ... into goals, Abby worked her way up from competitive youth player to U.S. Women's National Soccer Team star."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Page Street Kids 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 WAMAnderson, Josh
Summary: "Lionel Messi and Pelé are soccer legends. They thrilled fans with incredible goals and led their national teams to World Cup titles. But which soccer hero is better? Compare their accomplishments and decide for yourself"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 ANDDoeden, Matt.
Summary: "Describes the achievements and career statistics of soccer's greatest stars"--Provided by publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.334 DOEPeterson, Megan Cooley
Summary: "With powerful infographics and leveled text, explores the statistics of some of the best men's soccer players"--
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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 PETLeed, Percy
Summary: "David Beckham starred for great soccer teams in England, Spain, and the United States. Off the field, he's one of the biggest superstars in sports. Read about the life of a soccer celebrity"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Hewson, Anthony K.
Summary: "Lionel Messi was tipped for soccer stardom from a young age. But just how great he has become is an amazing story of skill and perseverance. This title gives fans the in-depth history of one of world soccer's true icons. The title features informative fast facts, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB MESSI HEWBuckley, James
Summary: 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PELCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PELBuckley, James
Summary: "Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his grandmother. Now, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time! He is also one of the most decorated footballers in the world--having won 44 collective trophies, including seven Ballon d'Or awards, 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, 2019 and 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2024
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Dive into the world of football with this mega book of everything to do with the beautiful game. Learn all the lingo; meet the greatest players, managers and teams from both the men's and women's games; take masterclasses with the pros; wander through the haircut hall of fame; learn the most iconic goal celebrations and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Wide Eyed Editions 2020
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Summary: "A history of soccer, including trivia facts about the game"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE SABYang, Kelly
Summary: The Women's World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as...
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J PA FIC YANEliopulos, Andrew
Summary: "Will loves playing center midfield on his middle school soccer team. This year, though, Will hasn't felt like himself: his stomach has been bothering him, and he has no energy at all. When his new doctor diagnoses him with Crohn's disease, Will hopes that means he'll start feeling better soon and he can get back to playing with his team before the season ends. But Will's new medicines come...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC ELIRobinson, Joshua
Summary: "For over fifteen years, almost any conversation about international soccer has always come back to two players--Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo--undoubtedly the greatest of their generation but with styles, attitudes, and fanbases that couldn't be more different. For millions of people around the world "Messi or Ronaldo?" isn't simply a barroom argument, or an affirmation of fandom, so much...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Mariner Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 796.334 ROBSummary: Newcastle United's favorite player, Santiago Muñez, reaches superstardom and starts to live every footballer's dream when he is transferred to Real Madrid to play in the UEFA European Champions League. He gets to play alongside some of the greatest players, including David Beckham. As Santiago basks in the glory, acclaim and money, he discovers that success has an ugly face, one that threatens...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Genius Entertainment 2009
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1 available in Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD GOABowen, Fred
Summary: Soccer-playing twins Aiden and Ava try to lead their teams to championship seasons while also solving the mystery of their town's missing soccer trophy.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Peachtree 2021
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JFIC BOWFlorence, Melanie
Summary: "When John discovers dancing, he finds himself facing ridicule from his soccer teammates and hostility from the dancers at the cultural center. To dance at the Pow Wow, he must learn to balance his responsibilities, confront his fears and embrace both the Irish and the Cree sides of his heritage"--Back cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Orca Book Publishers 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC FLOSummary: Pele. A name known around the world, a sports legend who changed soccer forever, and a national hero who carried the hopes and dreams of a country on his back. But before he was an icon, he was a kid from the slums of Baurú, Brazil, so poor that he couldn't afford a real soccer ball.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2016
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1 available in Drama DVDs, Call number: DVD DRAMA PELDuffield, Katy
Summary: Jayla loves to play soccer. There's just one problem. Sometimes, she forgets the rules. Luckily, a teammate has a great idea that helps Jayla and the team, too!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media 2021