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What is the Women's World Cup? Cover Image

What is the Women's World Cup? / by Gina Shaw ; illustrated by Ted Hammond.

Shaw, Gina, (author.). Hammond, Ted, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991 -- 110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about incredible athletes across decades!" -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780593520659
ISBN: 0593520653
ISBN: 9780593520666
ISBN: 0593520661
ISBN: 9781518283444
ISBN: 1518283446
ISBN: 9798890331113
Physical Description: 108 pages, 16 leaves of unnumbered plates : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Penguin Workshop, 2023.
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-108).
Formatted Contents Note:	What Is the Women's World Cup? -- First, a bit of history -- A war changes everything -- A comeback! -- Let the games begin -- The photo seen 'round the world -- Changing of the guard -- Controversy! -- GOAT -- An emotional World Cup -- Breaking records -- Equal pay -- Soccer Is for all -- Timelines.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop. 950L Lexile