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Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Lionel Messi and Pelé are soccer legends. They thrilled fans with incredible goals and led their national teams to World Cup titles. But which soccer hero is better? Compare their accomplishments and decide for yourself"--
2) Who is Pelé?
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the soccer star, discussing his childhood in Brazil, his relationship with his father, who taught him the sport, his role on the first Brazilian team to win the World Cup, and scoring his thousandth goal.
Author
Publisher
Rayo
Pub. Date
©2009.
Language
Multiple
Description
Do you know how a poor boy from Brazil who loved futbol more than anything else became the biggest soccer star the world has ever known? Turn the pages of this book to read the true life story of Pele, King of Soccer, the first man in the history of the sport to score a thousand goals and become a living legend.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
Español
Description
La historia de un niño pobre de Brasil que se convirtió en el mejor jugador de fútbol de todos los tiempos y uno de los atletas más importantes del siglo XX.
Tal vez sus padres lo hayan llamado Edson Arantes do Nascimento, pero para el resto del mundo, era conocido como Pelé. El delantero de fútbol sorprendió a Brasil cuando comenzó a jugar para el club de fútbol Santos a los quince años. Luego, cautivó al mundo cuando se unió al equipo...
5) Neymar
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
Español
Description
"Soccer is one of the world's most-followed sports, and with athletes like Neymar da Silva Santos Junior on the field, it's easy to see why. This talented young player is one of the sport's most promising stars, and he's only 25 years old. In this high-interest biography, readers will learn all about the Brazilian soccer star commonly known as Neymar. Readers will be intrigued by his early successes and awards, and cheer on his rise to fame, all while...
Author
Series
Publisher
Speeding Star, an imprint of Enslow Publishers, Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho became a star at a young age and has grown to become a superstar on the biggest stage. In this sports biography, follow Ronaldinho on his journey to becoming an international soccer star"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior is an international soccer star. But he wasn't always the best. He was once a child--just like you--who dreamed of playing professional soccer. Growing up in Brazil, Neymar practiced day and night, learning from his father and his coaches. Becoming a living legend takes hard work, a never-quit attitude, and some luck, too. Come along on Neymar's journey to see how a soccer star was born"--Jacket.
Author
Series
World of reading volume Level 2
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
The three-time World Cup champion celebrates the kick and thrill of his favorite sport, recounting his inspiring rise to fame as illustrations depict his life and the story of a young athlete's efforts to follow in his hero's speedy footsteps.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"During his soccer career, superstar forward Pelé won three FIFA World Cup titles and became the all-time leading scorer for Brazil. Find out more about his record-breaking achievements and lasting legacy in this biography"--
11) Neymar
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Neymar plays for the French soccer club Paris Saint-Germain and the Brazil national team. Readers will discover how this soccer superstar stays in shape and what he does for fun off the field."--Publisher's description.
12) Ronaldo
Author
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Describes the career of the famous soccer player, Ronaldo Luiz Nazário.
13) Pelé
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
A biography of Brazilian soccer player Pelé, or Edson Arantes do Nascimento, who has the reputation as the greatest soccer player of all time and is the only person to win three World Cup trophies.
14) Pelé
Author
Series
Publisher
Twenty-First Century Books
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and career of the famous soccer star Pelé.
Author
Series
Publisher
Britannica Educational Publishing, in Association with Rosen Educational Services
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Brazilian soccer superstar Neymar personifies the benefits of working hard to achieve goals, in his case by scoring goals. His achievements on the field prove that passion and dedication to one's pursuits can lead to greatness. As captain of Brazil's team in the 2016 Summer Olympics, he helped Brazil win its first Olympic gold medal. In 2017, Neymar left FC Barcelona to play with Paris Saint-Germain. This biography details his love for the sport,...
16) Neymar
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Neymar has often been compared to another great Brazilian soccer player named Pelé... Open this book to read about Neymar's passion for soccer and why he may become the next Pelé"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Neymar is one of the most popular Brazilian soccer stars ever and one of the youngest players to achieve international acclaim. Beloved by his fans and feared by his opponents, Neymar is famous for his skills, and his antics, on and off the field. After playing for his hometown team and Brazil's national team, he moved on to top European teams. This biography delves into Neymar's background and how it gave rise to his soccer career. Photographs, sidebars,...
18) Marta
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
Español
Description
"Soccer has been played for over 200 years in hundreds of countries across the globe. While it doesn't always get the same level of exposure that football or basketball enjoy in the United States, professional soccer is one of the world's most popular sports. Soccer has a number of living superstars who have changed the game forever with their talents and achievements. Readers will learn about Marta, often regarded as the greatest female soccer player...
19) Neymar
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
The book is about the life and career of the Brazilian soccer star known professionally by his first name who has thus far rejected all offers to play for a European team.
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