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"Abby Wambach has always pushed the limits of what is possible. Named by Time magazine as one of the most influential people of 2015, the iconic soccer player captured the nation's heart when she led her team to its recent World Cup Championship. Admired for her fearlessness and passion, Abby is a vocal advocate for women's rights and equal opportunity, pushing to translate the success of her team to the real world. She has become a heavily requested...
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"For soccer fans, the unstoppable Cristiano Ronaldo has become a household name! What goes into the making of such a phenomenal player? What was he like when he was young and still learning? This book will take a close look at one of the greatest soccer players in the world right now. Young readers will love to learn about his jaw-dropping achievements and also learn about what shaped him into a record-breaking athlete. Ronaldo's story will inspire...
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"International soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has already played for two of the sport's biggest teams, Manchester United and Real Madrid. This sports biography will examine everything from Ronaldo's childhood and early difficulties to becoming one of the best soccer players in the world!"--Provided by publisher.
5) Furia
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2020.
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Seventeen-year-old Camila Hassan, a rising soccer star in Rosario, Argentina, dreams of playing professionally, in defiance of her fathers' wishes and at the risk of her budding romance with Diego.
Rosario, Argentina. At home Camila Hassan lives within her mother's narrow expectations, her soccer-star brother's shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-tempered father. On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her...
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[2022]
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"When he was just twelve years old, Cristiano Ronaldo was recruited to play professional soccer for a team in Portugal, 600 miles from his island home on Madeira. For the next twenty years, Cristiano would prove to the world that he is one of the greatest to ever play the game. Author James Buckley Jr. takes readers through each exciting moment--from his first championship with Manchester United to each of his five Ballon D'or award-winning seasons--all...
7) Ronaldo
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"The story of the 'ultimate footballer,' Cristiano Ronaldo. Covers the star's youth in Madeira, his nicknames, his record with Manchester United, and includes a list of the numerous awards he has received"--
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Cristiano Ronaldo has been named FIFA World Footballer of the Year five times-and this fully revised and updated fan book, which includes his 2018-19 Serie A championship season with Juventus, provides unique insight into the life and career of this soccer star. Filled with facts, stats, and 80 stunning photographs, it explores his childhood, years with Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United, glorious spell with Real Madrid, and move to Italy's biggest...
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[2023]
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"Cristiano Ronaldo is the world's top soccer player. But what happens when he's not scoring on the pitch? High-interest details and bold photos of his fascinating life will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers, while carefully leveled text will leave them feeling confident"--
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"To investigate the question of who is soccer's GOAT, fans can turn to facts and figures. The number of goals scored is an important statistic. But is it the only one that is important when evaluating a player's career? What about a player's longevity--how many games and minutes he played? What is their strike rate or goals per game? And perhaps most importantly from a fan's point of view, how did the player perform when the stage was the biggest...
16) Megan Rapinoe
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2021.
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Discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record-breaking footballer and activist. Chasing a ball in the school playground, Megan discovered her calling at a young age. Even if she didn't always fit in at school, she was a star on the field--and her teammates thought so too. Her passion, skill and leadership took Team USA to Olympic Gold and a World Cup victory, while she continues to champion women's and LGBTQ+ rights and representation in sport....
18) Ronaldo
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[2015]
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Follows the life of the soccer star, from his personal life to his professional life in 2014 as he competes in every major tournament with his team, Real Madrid (the second most popular club in the world), followed by a tour of the United States with the Portuguese National Team and the World cup in Brazil.
20) Harry Kane
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[2020]
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From his childhood in London to his triumphs throughout Europe and beyond, Harry Kane is one of the World's Greatest Soccer Players. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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