Soccer

by Mcdougall, Chros

• ISBN13: 9781617831461
• ISBN10: 1617831468
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-01-01
• Publisher: Abdo Group

Summary

Best Sport Ever: Soccer takes readers from the beginnings of soccer to present day with a focus on the legends, the amazing stories, and the unique characteristics that makes the sport great. Discover the ancient history of soccer, the equipment used in the game then and now, the thrill of the first goal, and the achievements of Didier Drogba, Pelé, Diego Maradona, Mia Hamm, David Beckham, and so many others in this amazing overview of the Best Sport Ever: Soccer! Through colorful descriptions, a glossary, additional resources, engaging sidebars that go "beyond the basics" into advanced skills and health benefits, and more, the Best Sport Ever series is a can't miss for today's sports fan. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Table of Contents

United	p. 4
Creating a Game	p. 14
The World's Game	p. 22
Global Superstars	p. 30
Spreading throughout the United States	p. 40
To New Heights	p. 50
Timeline	p. 58
Legends of Soccer	p. 60
Glossary	p. 61
For More Information	p. 62
Index	p. 64
About the Author	p. 64
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