The World Almanac 2,501 Incredible Facts for Kids on World Cup Soccer - (Hardcover)

About the Book

"From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac, a book packed with awesome facts about World Cup soccer-everything you've ever wanted to know about "the beautiful game." Kids want to know everything about their favorite athletes, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, and photos, they will get a big step closer. From game-changing greats to tips on how to rule the pitch, The World Almanac 2,501 Incredible Facts for Kids on World Cup Soccer finds ways to delight and intrigue readers. The perfect gift for any mega soccer fan gearing up for the next World Cup tournaments or players who want to know more about the sport, this thorough and brightly designed book presents thousands of fascinating and surprising "footie facts" about the following World Cup topics: Past, present, and future stars of the men's and women's games, Soccer nations of the world, The road to the World Cup, The history and origins of soccer, Soccer pros' tips and tricks, Rules, technology, gaming, and innovation, Memorable matches and teams, And much more! The World Almanac 2,501 Incredible Facts for Kids on World Cup Soccer will surprise and delight soccer lovers of all ages with every single page"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

From the #1 New York Times bestselling World Almanac, a book packed with awesome facts about World Cup soccer--everything you've ever wanted to know about "the beautiful game."

Kids want to know everything about their favorite athletes, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, and photos, they will get a big step closer. From game-changing greats to tips on how to rule the pitch, The World Almanac 2,501 Incredible Facts for Kids on World Cup Soccer finds ways to delight and intrigue readers. The perfect gift for any mega soccer fan gearing up for the next World Cup tournaments or players who want to know more about the sport, this thorough and brightly designed book presents thousands of fascinating and surprising "footie facts" about the following World Cup topics:

• Past, present, and future stars of the men's and women's games
• Soccer nations of the world
• The road to the World Cup
• The history and origins of soccer
• Soccer pros' tips and tricks
• Rules, technology, gaming, and innovation
• Memorable matches and teams
• And much more!

The World Almanac 2,501 Incredible Facts for Kids on World Cup Soccer will surprise and delight soccer lovers of all ages with every single page.

Review Quotes

"Catnip for elementary school -soccer enthusiasts looking to bulk up their trivia -knowledge."
--School Library Journal

"The World Almanac 2,501 Incredible Facts for Kids on World Cup Soccer is an incredible book for kids and adults! With a great balance of historical and more recent happenings, the book engages, educates and inspires both longtime fans and those who are new to the game. We love to see the beautiful game recognized with this joyful book!"

--Boston SCORES, member of the SCORES Network and proud legacy of the 1994 World Cup

"So happy to be featured in this awesome children's book ... It contains lots of fun facts for kids about World Cup soccer."

--Briana Scurry, World Cup champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist

"A colorful dive into World Cup magic ... overflowing with exciting trivia and fun facts that truly make soccer come alive and will bring a spark of excitement to even the most devoted soccer fan."

--Rebekah Roulier, former NCAA Division I soccer player, former college soccer coach, and current managing director, Doc Wayne

About the Author

Emily J. Dolbear is the author of dozens of kids' nonfiction books and the editor of hundreds more. Reviewers have called her writing "cheeky and humorous," with content that is "painstakingly researched." Searching for answers to life's questions, big or small, drives her--just look at her work in The World Almanac Book of Why: Explanations for Absolutely Everything. When World Cup soccer rolls around, Emily and her family gather on a couch to watch the U.S. men's and women's teams, cheering as though they can change the outcome. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts.

World Almanac Kids(TM) offers children, parents, and teachers a chance to explore our world and beyond from a source that's been trusted by schools, families, businesses, governments, and even presidents for generations. A #1 New York Times bestseller, The World Almanacwas first published in 1868 and has sold 83 million copies.