Soccer is now the number one sport for young children. In this new We Both Read title they will discover exciting information about this wildly popular sport. They will learn how games like soccer have been played for thousands of years. And they will learn about Pele and Mia Hamm, two of the best soccer players in history There are even special tips for children on improving their own soccer skills and the importance of safety and good sportsmanship.
I like these We Both Read books, where the parent reads one page and the child reads the opposite page. Although, honestly, I don't see much difference at this reading level.
A lot of information about soccer. The game's history, rules, professional trophies, kids' leagues, famous players, practice techniques. A mix of photos and illustration.
Ironically, we just quit soccer because the pace was ruining our lives, but did you know that 17 year old Pele was the youngest player ever to play in the World Cup finals? The author says that once during a war in Nigeria, both sides stopped fighting so they could watch him play. WHA?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! We're going to youtube that man ;)