All about Soccer - Hardcover

Sullivan, George

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0399234810 ISBN 13: 9780399234811

Publisher: Putnam Juvenile, 2001

Featuring a wealth of photographs and diagrams, an informative guide for young players of all levels discusses basic rules, equipment, player positions, and skills and strategies; details Olympic and World Cup competitions; provides a history of organized soccer; and features soccer stars of yesterday and today. Simultaneous.

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From School Library Journal:

Gr 4-9-Emphasizing the universality of this beloved sport, Sullivan covers the basic rules, positions, skills, strategies, Olympic and World Cup competitions, and history of the sport in the U.S. The author addresses both beginners and intermediate players in explaining the game. When mentioning equipment, he gives details down to the number of panels in a typical soccer ball and the reason for them, while other soccer books often show only a picture of a uniform and cleats. Another strong point is that the book is up to date through the year 2000, and there is information about women players and photos of college players from Duke, St. Louis University, UCLA, and the University of Oklahoma, to name a few. The only drawback is that the presentation lacks the color and pizzazz of Gary Lineker's Soccer and Hugh Hornby's Soccer (both DK, 2000). For utilitarian purposes, this title will fill the bill.-Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA

From Booklist:

Gr. 4-8. Sullivan, whose previous sports books include the dependable All about Basketball (1991), All about Baseball (1989), and All about Football (1987), now introduces young readers to soccer. After discussing the basics of soccer fields, equipment, and clothing, he explains positions, skills, rules, and strategy for young players. Not just for participants, this book will also help observers to understand the game. The last chapters cover World Cup and Olympic competitions for men and women as well as professional teams in America and the origins of the game. A glossary and an annotated list of soccer organizations round out the presentation, which balances coverage of women and men as participants in the sport. Photographs and diagrams illustrate this informative book. Carolyn Phelan
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