Where Soccer Explains the World

by Bellos, Alex; Lyttleton, Ben; Gerrell, Spike

• ISBN13: 9781536206951
• ISBN10: 1536206954
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2019-03-26
• Publisher: Walker Books Us

Summary

This winning nonfiction series explains the world via soccer trivia, facts, and fun.

This third book in the Soccer School series poses many intriguing questions for soccer fans: What color are Cristiano Ronaldo's pajamas? How many bones are there in the human foot? And why is that dodo alive and kicking? With funny cartoons and multiple-choice quizzes, this is the perfect way for young fans to learn how to score with their head. Coaches Alex Bellos and Ben Lyttleton kick off another season of Soccer School in this book packed with awesome true stories, real science, and fascinating facts. At this school, everything is about soccer!

Author Biography

Alex Bellos writes about math, science, and soccer. He is the author of Futebol: The Brazilian Way of Life in addition to being the ghostwriter of soccer superstar Pelé’s best-selling autobiography. Alex Bellos lives in London.

Ben Lyttleton is a journalist, newscaster, and soccer consultant. He is the author of Twelve Yards: The Art and Psychology of the Perfect Penalty Kick. He lives in London.

Spike Gerrell is an illustrator and cartoonist whose work has been published in the Guardian, New Scientist, and the Independent. He lives in London.