Soccer Superstars: Soccer Rules the World

by Simon Mugford, Dan Green (Illustrator)

Overview

In Soccer Rules the World, discover how soccer became the most popular game it is today, boasting a mind-blowing 3.5 billion fans worldwide!

“A good choice for reluctant readers, this eye-catching offering should delight soccer fans and incite interest from the uninitiated.”—Booklist 

From Lionel Messi’s World Cup triumph and USA’s domination in the women’s game, to the greatest goals and pioneering bosses, SOCCER RULES THE WORLD brings you the most incredible TRUE stories from the biggest game on the planet!

The daring duo of Dan and Simon will usher you through the story of soccer - the highlights of course! You'll meet the legendary players and inspirational managers of the beautiful game, relive the magic moments and read stories of epic wins and glorious goals from around the globe.

Wonderfully illustrated - bringing soccer's history back to life - Soccer Rules the World is packed with plenty of jokes, funny characters, as well as the facts and stats that fans of Soccer Superstars have come to know and love.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781804535127
Publisher:	Welbeck Publishing Group Limited
Publication date:	05/09/2023
Pages:	182
Sales rank:	1,097,551
Product dimensions:	5.08(w) x 7.80(h) x (d)
Lexile:	1030L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

After studying the history of everything at Goldsmiths College, Simon Mugford worked at the Science Museum making paper aeroplanes and setting fire to hydrogen balloons. Despite being a fully-grown man, his favourite subjects include dinosaurs, robots, rockets, loud music and Star Wars. An Ipswich Town fan since they won the FA Cup in 1978 (it's true - look it up) he lives in Kent with his wife, daughter, and a cat with two names.

Dan Green has drawn silly pictures since he could hold a crayon. Then he grew up and started making books about stuff such as trucks, space, people's jobs, Doctor Who and Star Wars. Dan lives in Suffolk with his wife, son, daughter and dog that takes him for very long walks.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Kicking off
Chapter 2: Pioneers
Chapter 3: Game Changers
Chapter 4: Legends of the Game
Chapter 5: Magic moments
Chapter 6: Comeback Kings
Chapter 7: Controversies
Chapter 8: Underdog tales
Chapter 9: Around the World