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The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia - (Kingfisher Encyclopedias) by  Clive Gifford (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

The Kingfisher Soccer Encyclopedia - (Kingfisher Encyclopedias) by Clive Gifford (Hardcover)

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  • Discover everything you need to know about soccer with this fully updated edition of The Soccer Encyclopedia.
  • 7-11 Years
  • 11.0" x 8.5" Hardcover
  • 144 Pages
  • Juvenile Nonfiction, Sports & Recreation
  • Series Name: Kingfisher Encyclopedias

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About the Book



Everything you need to know about the world's biggest game, The Soccer Encyclopedia is the perfect gift book for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and beyond-with free fill-in tournament chart.



Book Synopsis



Discover everything you need to know about soccer with this fully updated edition of The Soccer Encyclopedia.

Including a pull-out EURO 2020 wallchart to fill in as the tournament progresses, this in-depth book is the ultimate guide to soccer around the world. It's packed with pictures and profiles of the world's most skillful players - old and new - from Luka Modric and Lucy Bronze to Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo, and many more. Over 40 of the best international and national teams to have lit up the game are covered in detail, including the US Women's National Team, France, Brazil, Manchester United and Barcelona.

All the drama of the 'beautiful game' is fully analyzed with all-action photos and digital artworks that recreate famous moves and goals, while each chapter includes links to websites, providing a valuable access point to databases of players, international results, all the major tournaments, and club histories. Includes in-depth coverage of every aspect of soccer, including rules and skills; fans and the media; managers and tactics. Packed with the latest statistics from around the globe, this is a superbly detailed reference book for all the family.



About the Author



Clive Gifford is an award-winning author who has written hundreds of articles and over eighty non-fiction books. For Kingfisher, Clive's titles include Olympics, 10 Explorers Who Changed the World, How the World Works and Think Again! He has received commendations from the Smithsonian Museum in the US and received a Times Educational Supplement Information Book of the Year award. A life-long supporter of the London team Queens Park Rangers, he has also been a soccer coach and contributed to various soccer fanzines. Clive lives in Manchester.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.0 Inches (H) x 8.5 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 7-11 Years
Series Title: Kingfisher Encyclopedias
Sub-Genre: Sports & Recreation
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 144
Publisher: Kingfisher
Theme: Soccer
Format: Hardcover
Author: Clive Gifford
Language: English
Street Date: April 14, 2026
TCIN: 1001251032
UPC: 9780753481356
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-9856
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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