Offers facts, statistics, photographs and features covering the 2010 World Cup and great World Cup stars and moments. This work includes information on the teams taking part in the 2010 World Cup. It provides comprehensive coverage of the World Cup and its place in soccer's history and future.
Featuring 50 different soccer skills, good for budding David Beckhams, rising Ronaldos and potential Paul Robinsons, this title contains cards that cover various aspects of the game from attack to defence. It is suitable for coaches as well as players.
Shows you 'how to' of football with simple step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions - from coaching tips and practice drills devised by professional coaches, to key match day tactics, including attacking, defending and movement without the ball.
From the first mad matches with a pig's bladder to the faithful fans and cracking competitions of the 21st Century, this guide helps readers find out which foolish team played in their Y-fronts; which fearsome goalie dangled the opposing team by the ankles; and, more.
Presents the rules of football. This book explains what one needs to do to get started, from mini-soccer to eleven a-side. It helps the readers learn about the equipment needed, what the referee decides, and joining a club. With colour photographs, diagrams, labels, tips and coach's notes, it acts as a guide for young football enthusiasts.
A brand new series offering high interest facts, statistics, photographs and features covering the 2010 World Cup and great World Cup stars and moments up to the present day. Includes information on the teams taking part in the 2010 World Cup. Provides comprehensive coverage of the World Cup and its place in soccer's history and future.
Offers facts, statistics, photographs and features covering the 2010 World Cup and great World Cup stars and moments. This work includes information on the teams taking part in the 2010 World Cup. It provides comprehensive coverage of the World Cup and its place in soccer's history and future.
Featuring: John Terry, Thierry Henry and Michael Ballack, this work looks at the past, present and future of the century's most popular sports personalities. It helps you to find out how to become the next Wayne Rooney; learn about Stephen Gerrards' journey to the top; or discover what lies behind Cristiano Ronaldo's talent on the pitch.
The Know the Game Skills series is the perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Each book aims to teach young players the basic skills they need to enjoy their sport - by giving plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. Football: Defending will help them become the next star defender.
Steven Gerrard is a hero to millions as the inspirational captain of Liverpool FC and a key member of the England team. This autobiography presents an honest account of his life-long obsession with football and the tensions and thrills of playing at the top level.
The Know the Game Skills series is the perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Each book aims to teach young players the basic skills they need to start enjoying their sport - by giving plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. Football: Attacking will help them become the next star striker.
A colourful sports book suitable for toddlers that celebrates the world's most popular game, putting a spotlight on a single football-related word on every page. It features graphic designs that convey the excitement of a 'goalkeeper' making a 'save'; the referee issuing a 'yellow card' to a misbehaving player; or the suspense of a 'free kick'.
Which football trophy has three handles? When was a match stopped because there was a solar eclipse? Which very famous ex-West Ham player's middle name is Chelsea? This book answers these questions. It offers information on players, matches, positions and the major competitions.
Why were England once caught out by a baseball player? Whose team talk lasted three hours? Which England player kept his shirt but gave away his shorts? Suitable for football fans, this guide to the national team lets you know the answers to these questions.
A reference book that aims to teach young readers about the drama and thrill of football and the passion it invokes. It includes information on the players we love to hate, the up-coming young stars and the well-known 'old-timers', the amazing goals and the near-misses, and, the important competitions and the off-pitch dramas.
Focusses on teamwork in football. This work explains that players need to pull together and support each other in order to form a winning team. It also reveals how coaches, managers and parents can help guide you in training. With colour photographs, helpful diagrams, labels, tips and coach's notes, it is suitable for young football enthusiasts.
Includes over 300 fiendish football questions and scores of foul footy facts. This title helps you mystify your mates and tease your teachers with questions such as 'Which team were fined for baring their bums to the crowd?' 'Whose international career lasted 90 seconds?'
Explores football how and where they're played, the equipment and kit needed and how to get involved. This book features sporting heroes at the top of their game, with photos of them showing their skills in action. It contains tips on training and on developing techniques.
From why gloves make a goalkeepers job easier, to why heading a ball in the 1870s could be deadly, this title helps children learn about football. It covers it's history, tactics, teams, superstars and supporters. It also offers downloadable sporty images on the clip-art CD, as well as a giant pull-out wallchart to decorate their room.
Contains what the young fans want to know about football, from the tactics, the teams and the triumphs, to the pitch, the players and the passion. This title allows the young fans to take a look at the sport, from who's who, to the low-down on different positions and formations.
The Mirror Football Annual 2012 will publish for the first time in October 2011. It is supported by Mirror Football.co.uk the UK's Number 1 football website with over 2million unique visitors a month. Jam-packed full of photos, statistics, player profiles, puzzles, posters and jokes, it will be aimed at 8-12 year olds and Dads too!
Contains information young readers need to become true 2010 FIFA World Cup experts. This guide lets them study the easy-to-follow World Cup team analysis and star player profiles, illustrated with 100 images. It introduces Zakumi the leopard, the official FIFA World Cup 2010 mascot, and includes features on the tournament's stadiums and fans.
A 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa activity book that contains the puzzles to solve, games to play and pictures to colour in. Officially endorsed by FIFA, illustrated throughout with 75 colour images and introduced by Zakumi the leopard, the official 2010 World Cup mascot, it is suitable for junior companions to the World Cup.
A brand new series offering high interest facts, statistics, photographs and features covering the 2010 World Cup and great World Cup stars and moments up to the present day. Includes information on the teams taking part in the 2010 World Cup. Provides comprehensive coverage of the World Cup and its place in soccer's history and future.
For the followers of Non-League Football in England, this title contains detailed information about the 66 Step 3 clubs in the Southern League Premier Division, Unibond League Premier Division and Rymans League Premier Division. It includes 2003/2004 statistics, Cup results and much more.
Alongside biographies of famous international players at each of these potitions, Football Files looks at fitness, techniques, and nutrition. This high interest recreational read will engage readers by looking at the history and skills of some of their favourite players, whilst giving them great tips om how to play like their heroes.
Intended for ages 6-9, this illustrated book explores one of the most popular sport in the world. It enables children learn and practise skills such as kicking, dribbling, and trapping. It shows: different player positions; warm-up exercises; manoeuvring the ball with your foot and your head; and, types of shots and saves.
An international guide that gives footie fans the coolest commentary on the brilliant Brazilians, the awesome Argentinians, the invicible Italians and the fantastic French. It also helps you discover the secret of wicked wonders Pele, Beckham, and the English heroes of 1966.
Part of the "Usborne Young Reading Series 2", this title is aimed at children whose reading ability is beginning to grow, and helps build confidence and ability. It takes a look at football through the ages, from the Roman army to the modern day premiership, including when the first matches kicked off.
A brand new series offering high interest facts, statistics, photographs and features covering the 2010 World Cup and great World Cup stars and moments up to the present day. Includes information on the teams taking part in the 2010 World Cup. Provides comprehensive coverage of the World Cup and its place in soccer's history and future.
Helps your child learn about football from why gloves make a goalkeepers job easier, to why heading a ball in the 1870s could be deadly. This title gives its history, tactics, teams, superstars and supporters. It helps to make young football fan learn everything they need to know about 'the beautiful game'.
The Know the Game Skills series is the perfect introduction to a sport for every budding player. Each book aims to teach young players the basic skills they need to enjoy their sport - by giving plenty of simple practice drills and showing how the star players do it. Football: Goalkeeping will help them become the next star 'keeper.
Offering information on the 2010 World Cup and featuring a pull-out World Cup results chart, this encyclopedia captures the triumph and despair of pivotal moments in world football. It also features full-spread photos and digital artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, including links to stable websites.
Offers facts, statistics, photographs and features covering the 2010 World Cup and great World Cup stars and moments. This work includes information on the teams taking part in the 2010 World Cup. It provides comprehensive coverage of the World Cup and its place in soccer's history and future.
The UEFA 2012 European Football Championship, better known as Euro 2012, kicks off in June 2012 with 16 teams trying to win the Henri Delaunay Trophy. Suitable for younger readers to enjoy the tournament being co-hosted by Poland and Ukraine, this book presents a guide to the 16 teams and superstars on display.
Explores different sports how and where they're played, the equipment and kit needed and how to get involved. It contains tips on training and on developing techniques. It features sporting heroes at the top of their game, with photos of them showing their skills in action.
Journeying to the country that won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, this book explores the culture of Spain through soccer. From watching an amazing game between world class rivals Real Madrid and FC Barcelona to exploring island volcanic landscapes, it lets readers join professional soccer player Ethan Zohn on the experience of a lifetime.