El River Plate - by Jim Whiting (Paperback)

About the Book

"Translated into North American Spanish, a sports history for teen readers of the Argentine soccer club River Plate, highlighting the association football team's championship cups and the players who helped it achieve worldwide fame"--

Book Synopsis

Meet the professional soccer (association football) giants of the world. Translated into North American Spanish and designed for readers ages 12 and up, this sports series gets into the stadiums and onto the pitch with FIFA cup champions from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid. Each title delves into team history, highlighting star players, key coaches, and fan-favorite game moments. Experience life on the pitch with one of the greatest professional soccer teams in the world: River Plate. Translated into North American Spanish and designed for teen readers, this nonfiction sports history of the Argentine club highlights River Plate's 38 Primera División championships and the star strikers, goalkeepers, and other players and coaches who contributed to the club's success. Explosive photos drop association football fans into match action, while deep-dive sidebars add stats and fun facts.