Review by Booklist Review
Even kids want to feel like experts about their interests, and with these titles in the Absolute Expert series, they can. The books open with an introduction by a real expert in the field who provides more insight and commentary throughout. In typical National Geographic style, they combine detailed text with numerous color photos from around the world. Mark Geiger, an Olympic and FIFA World Cup referee, lends his expertise to Soccer. The volume traces the sport's roots in ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages, its evolution to the game played today, how the sport spread worldwide, and how the World Cup started. A final chapter looks at soccer in North America and gives a brief history of women's soccer. Quizzes, charts, maps, checklists, profiles, and other graphics keep the books lively for budding experts on these high-interest topics.--Angela Leeper Copyright 2018 Booklist
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Review by Horn Book Review
This soccer resource focuses on the history and evolution of the sport's rules, its roots in soccer-like games worldwide, the spread of modern soccer internationally, and its growing popularity in North America. Throughout the book, contributing author Geiger--a real-life professional referee--offers insights and commentary. A handful of superstar players are profiled, and vivid, well-chosen stock photographs grab attention. Reading list. Ind. (c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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