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Series
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Over the years, many women have made contributions to soccer. Mia Hamm gained international attention in the 1990s and many talented athletes soon followed, including Sun Wen, Marta, Megan Rapinoe, and Crystal Dunn. Learn more about each woman's struggles and successes, and find out what makes them trailblazers"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2020].
Language
English
Description
There are many amazing soccer players--but who are the greatest of all time? Readers will learn all about the sport, including its top stars, incredible statistics, and more, presented in an engaging top-ten format.
Author
Publisher
Icon
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Under the Lights and in the Dark takes us inside the world of women's soccer, following players across the globe, from Portland Thorns star Allie Long, who trains in an underground men's league in New York City; to English national Fara Williams, who hid her homelessness from her teammates while playing for the English national team. Oxenham takes us to Voronezh, Russia, where players battle more than just snowy pitches in pursuing their dream of...
Author
Publisher
Bold Type Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Bold and inspiring profiles of the pioneers, champions, and future heroines of women's soccer around the world. Based on original interviews with over 50 current and former players and coaches, this book celebrates these remarkable women and their achievements against all odds"--
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Language
English
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Description
Early in the Great War, men left Britain's factories in droves to enlist. Struggling to keep up production, arsenals hired women to build the weapons the military urgently needed. "Be the Girl Behind the Man Behind the Gun," the recruitment posters beckoned. Thousands of women--cooks, maids, shopgirls, and housewives-answered their nation's call. These "munitionettes" worked grueling shifts often seven days a week, handling TNT and other explosives...
6) Kulti
Author
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
"Trust me, I've wanted to punch you in the face a time or five. "When the man you worshipped as a kid becomes your coach, it's supposed to be the greatest thing in the world. Keywords: supposed to. It didn't take a week for twenty-seven-year-old Sal Casillas to wonder what she'd seen in the international soccer icon-why she'd ever had his posters on her wall, or ever envisioned marrying him and having super-playing soccer babies. Sal had long ago...
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the development of women s soccer, as well as the sport s star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
9) Abby Wambach
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photographs briefly describe the life of Abby Wambach and her career as a professional soccer player"--
14) Kickin' it
Author
Series
Red card volume 2
Publisher
Skyscape
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Successful, high-profile sports agent Matt Kingston thinks he can handle anything. Then soccer player Parker Speedman shows up at his door. She is young and gorgeous, has natural talent, and is looking for a team. She's also a hothead with a punchy past who floored her last coach on live TV. Despite his misgivings, Matt agrees to be both her agent and her coach. Professional common sense says she's off-limits. But what can he say about the raw attraction...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991--110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this...
19) Megan Rapinoe
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
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....
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"From the World Cup to the Olympics, from Mia Hamm to Carli Lloyd to Alex Morgan, here is the ultimate guide to Women's Soccer for young sports fans from an award-winning sports journalist. The moment the U.S. Women's Soccer team won the World Cup in 1999, the team's--and the sport's--popularity exploded in America. The Americans' electrifying rise to the top marked the biggest women's sporting event in our nation's history. Players like Mia Hamm...
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