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The Kingfisher soccer encyclopedia / Clive Gifford.

Gifford, Clive, (author.).

Summary:

State of the art digital illustrations and stunning photographs bring to life all the key rules, tactics, set plays, and skills. As well as offering practical advice, this informative book also provides an insider's view of the history of the game, profiles of the great clubs, and facts about women's soccer teams and players. Comprehensive and visually thrilling, this book captures all the drama and the passion of a game that unites billions of people across the globe.
This encyclopedia is the definitive guide to the world's most popular sport. From the sublime skills of Pele to the lifestyle of a professional soccer player, this gloriously illustrated book explores every aspect of the game. Freshly revised and updated, this is a world soccer book for the 2014 World Cup and beyond.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0753471671
  • ISBN: 9780753471678
  • Physical Description: 144 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
  • Publisher: Boston : Kingfisher, [2014]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Fully revised and updated edition."--Title page verso.
Includes glossary and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Playing the game -- Soccer legends -- The brain game -- Great teams -- Soccer fortunes -- Competitions -- Reference.
Subject:
Soccer.
Soccer players.
Ball games.
Soccer > Encyclopedias.
Genre:
Encyclopedias.

Available copies

  • 4 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library YA 796.334 GIF (Text) 36015000250825 Young Adult Nonfiction Available -