The Big Book of Soccer
by Mundial (Author) Damien Weighill (Illustrator)
Dive into the world of soccer 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.
Written by the team at MUNDIAL, the celebrated football lifestyle magazine, and filled with fun, colorful illustrations, The Big Book of Soccer by Mundial covers it all: The basics and the lingo that will have you talking like a soccer expert in no time. History of soccer, including how we got from playing with a ball made of feathers to using high-tech soccer balls, the greatest teams of all time and the evolution of soccer cleats.
The great players, including Paolo Maldini, Lev Yashin, Joy Fawcett, Franz Beckenbauer, Johan Cruyff, Michelle Akers, Sir Stanley Matthews, and Marta Vieira da Silva.
Legendary managers and how they did it--learn the favorite killer formations of greats like Rinus Michels and Sir Alex Ferguson. The big cups, with their histories and greatest players.
The world's most amazing stadiums, including Wembley, Melbourne Cricket Ground, and San Siro.
Uniform hall of fame, from the USSR's (now Russia) classic red sweatshirt with 'CCCP' written across the front to Mexico's green home shirt with Aztec patterns and the giant face of the Aztec god of death.
How to take the perfect shot like Ji So-yun, take the perfect set piece like David Beckham, take penalties like Matt Le Tissier, beat the offside trap like Fernando Torres, do the perfect attacking header like Didier Drogba, and more. Weird and wonderful, from the way we describe things that happen in the game (a fox in the box) to the way we celebrate a goal (by pretending to be a robot) or do our hair (shaving it all off except for a triangle at the front).The culture and people surrounding the game, from traditional pre-game food to the referee, commentator, and all-important crowd. This great big book is your essential guide to the wonderful world of soccer.
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Publishers Weekly
Mundial, an international soccer magazine, compiles five comprehensive sections about footie in this oversize illustrated compendium. Opening with a handy glossary, the book continues with a history of soccer and the evolution of its boots, balls, and notable players. Lingo (a brace is "two goals scored in one game") and detailed how-tos instructing readers on iconic moves ("How to take the perfect shot like Ji So-Yun" and "How to take the perfect set piece like David Beckham") make this an interactive guide for aspiring players as well as fans. Trivia, celebratory gestures, and more follow, accompanied by colorful diagrams, timelines, and illustrations that emphasize the fluidity of the sport. Though Weighill's illustrations of famous players' faces are a bit simplified, each accompanying biography provides sufficient detail, featuring athletes from a number of backgrounds. An entertaining resource to pass to both readers well versed in soccer and those seeking to be. Final art not seen by PW. Ages 6-12. (May)
Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission.School Library Journal
Gr 2-5--Soccer gets a lovely, lively, and thorough treatment in this oversize book. The text includes a brief overview of soccer basics and terms, followed by a surprisingly in-depth history of the game. A time line features regional details and cultural changes that contributed to the evolution of soccer. The U.S. Women's National Team is recognized as one of the greatest teams of all time. Many of the key players who transformed the U.S. team into a powerhouse are mentioned in different sections, such as "The Great Players" and "Weird and Wonderful." Sections highlighting outstanding coaches, massive stadiums, rad uniforms (or kits as they're more commonly known), and the envy-inspiring trophies are equally well developed. The "How To..." section is a standout. It offers step-by-step guidance through the most amazing moves in the game, like David Beckham's awe-inspiring set pieces, Luis Suárez's jaw-dropping nutmegs, and Didier Drogba's shockingly effective headers. A segment toward the end is dedicated to sportsmanship, coaching kids on the importance of respecting the officials, and being a responsible fan on game day. The playful art contains amusing visual details. VERDICT Mundial, a popular football magazine, provides an authoritative and light-hearted writing style that young readers will adore. Equally appealing for browsers and avid readers, this is a recommended purchase.--Abby Bussen, Muskego P.L., WI
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MUNDIAL is the number one multi-platform choice for soccer fans across the world. Whether through an award-winning series of audio documentaries made exclusively with Spotify, a single Tweet about a Cruyff goal that we'd forgotten about, a 142-page magazine featuring stories from every facet of soccer in every corner of the globe, a season-long social media collaboration with the FA, or a loving series of films created about fans and the individual communities within the club they've supported their whole lives--MUNDIAL reminds people why they love soccer.
Damien Weighill is an illustrator from the North East of England, based in London. Damien creates illustrations that are full of ideas (of both the smart and the joyfully silly kind). His work has been used by all sorts of publications, museums, and brands including Adidas, V&A, The Guardian, The Times, Google, The New Statesman, Cadbury, and New York Magazine.
JNF054130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Soccer
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