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What Is the World Cup? by Bonnie Bader

What Is the World Cup?

Bonnie Bader

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · March 6, 2018

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Who it’s for
A compact look at the World Cup’s history, worldwide reach, and what may lie ahead.
Themes
World Cup competition, Soccer history and future
Genres
Soccer, Sports & Recreation

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About this book

GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world's most-watched sporting event--the World Cup. Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics!

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This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular sport in the world.

Soccer’s Global Stage

A compact look at the World Cup’s history, worldwide reach, and what may lie ahead.

Come here for

  • The scale of a tournament watched around the world
  • How the World Cup has changed since 1930

Expect

  • Men’s teams competing for the title
  • A look back and a glance toward what’s next

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Soccer99%
Sports & Recreation26%

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Publisher categories

  • Sports Biographies for Kids
  • Sports & Recreation
  • Soccer
Authors
Bonnie Bader
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
March 6, 2018
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
World Cup competition · Soccer history and future
Reading lane
Sports Biographies for Kids