Since it began, the World Cup has been the scene of soccer history. This is where legendary players have made their mark. There have been stunning upsets. Drama has unfolded on and off the field. Through it all, billions of fans around the world have watched. While new technology and rules bring changes, the world's most popular sport continues to gain fans. Take a look inside White Lightning Nonfiction, a hi-lo nonfiction series for students in the...

The Middle East is a blessed region, rich in natural resources and gifted people but has not been able to perform at the elite level. Soccer or as it is called in the region, "football" is the number one sport in the Middle East, although politics and other issues keep middle eastern countries divided and not sufficiently engaged at the national level with soccer. This is a story of a humble student from Cairo visiting the United States, getting inspired...

Describes the history of the soccer World Cup, covering clothing and equipment, host stadiums, the rules, qualifying to participate, and the most successful teams.

"Follow the action of the beautiful game of soccer, bearing witness to the world's most popular sporting event, the World Cup"--Back cover.

"As Americans increasingly embrace soccer, one of the country's most respected sports columnists has been covering the world's signature tournament for three decades. Blending witty travelogue with action on the field--and shady dealings in the back rooms--Vecsey offers an eye-opening, globetrotting account of the last eight World Cups, chronicling the United States team's slow, episodic rise while evidence of corruption grows in the sport's executive...

Offers information on World Cup 2018, including the soccer stars headed to the tournament, why the American team will not be going, and the winners and losers of previous World Cups.

Trino, al aspirar a un humor universal, propone vinetas sobre futbol basadas en la cotidianidad. Aborda situaciones derivadas del uso de las redes sociales e incluye referencias a la cultura popular como La guerra de las galaxias, Batman, James Bond y El Chavo del 8. Tambien dedica vinetas a la supuesta distancia entre las mujeres y el deporte. Las figuras del futbol incluidas son de fama internacional. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, David Beckham,...

From the author of Stick Dog comes the fifth book in a highly illustrated early chapter book series about three best friends whose plans, missions, and schemes are sure to shake up their school. Time out! Simon got Max Brutus’s prized World Cup soccer ball stuck in the tallest tree in Picasso Park! Now he’s in more trouble than a tater tot in ketchup. Can his friends at Table 5 help him get the ball before the big game? Or has Simon’s luck...