Twelve-year-old Nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words as he wrestles with problems at home, stands up to a bully, and tries to impress the girl of his dreams.

As her third-grade class makes its selections for the "Graveyard of Boring Words" and learns about "superb synonyms, " slow-footed Nancy enthusiastically plays on the soccer team, with the goal of just being mediocre, or maybe even a little better than average.

Jack and Annie are whisked back in time in the magic treehouse to Mexico City for the 1970 World Cup. They are sure the famous soccer player Pelé will be the one to tell them a secret of greatness, which they need for Merlin the magician. But the stands are packed, and when the game ends, Jack and Annie have to find Pelé! How will they discover the secret of greatness in a crowd of 100,000 fans?

Rosario, Argentina. At home Camila Hassan lives within her mother's narrow expectations, her soccer-star brother's shadow, and under the abusive rule of her short-tempered father. On the field, she is La Furia, a powerhouse of skill and talent. When her team qualifies for the South American tournament, Camila dreams of getting an athletic scholarship to a North American university. But her parents wouldn't allow a girl to play fúbol-- and she needs...

From award-winning ABC News Chief National Correspondent Matt Gutman, and written using exclusive interviews and information comes the definitive account of the dramatic story that gripped the world: the miracle rescue of twelve boys and their soccer coach trapped in a flooded cave miles underground for nearly three weeks. Gutman recounts this amazing story in depth and from every angle, exploring their time in the cave, the failed plans and human...

"On a tiny Thai island without room for a soccer field, a group of resourceful teen boys gathers scraps and works together to build a floating field so they can play the game they love"--

"When victory is within reach and the game is in its final moments, some players seize the moment and make themselves legends. From stunning goals in injury time to breathtaking saves in shootouts, some of soccer's greatest moments are chronicled in vivid fashion here. You've got a front-row view of the action." -- Publisher's website.

As more girls are becoming interested in playing a variety of sports, these young female athletes are in need of a useful guide created with them in mind. This guide presents the basic rules of soccer, different player positions, safety tips, and other fun facts about this exciting sport. They will also learn the physical and mental benefits of playing a sport and the importance of being team players. A detailed glossary, helpful diagrams, eye-catching...

"Soccer has long been the most popular sport around the world. North America's interest in the game has never been greater. And Major League Soccer has inspired a new generation of fans in the United States and Canada. Inside MLS will give readers a look at the iconic teams, legendary players, and memorable moments in the league's history"--

"This title introduces soccer fans to the history of one of the top MLS clubs, CF Montreal, formerly known as the Montreal Impact. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."-- "Soccer has long been the most popular sport around the world. North America's interest in the game has never been greater. And Major League...