Soccer ANNOTATION
A beginner's guide to the skills and techniques of soccer.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Young players will refer to these instructive "how-to" guides again and again.Superguides are incisive "how-to" books that answer every question a young sports enthusiast might have! These comprehensive guides in vibrant new jackets and under the new Superguides series title are perfect for young athletes. Young Enthusiasts, the original bestselling series, sold over 3 million copies worldwide. Superguides give valuable advice on everything from suitable clothing to strategy development. Each book includes detailed information on rules, objectives, scoring, and much more.
DK seems to rule the roost in children's instructional sports guides...with clean, bright photographs of children and pros, DK's Superguides should give any young athelete a push start on the road to victory. (Copley News Service)
FROM THE CRITICS
Children's Literature - Childrens Literature
Gary Lineker, top scorer in the Mexico World Cup finals and player for various other international teams, shows beginners techniques of the game in this edition formerly titled A Young Soccer Player. Using step-by-step photographs of young players in blue or yellow who look to be anywhere from age seven to teenagers, the book demonstrates ball control moves, heading, kicking or passing skills, shooting, goaltending, and other aspects of the game. A final few pages show soccer on an international level. A glossary, index, and a list of useful addresses and web sites should make this book indispensable where interest in soccer is high. Part of the "DK Superguides" series. 2000 (orig. 1994), Dorling Kindersley, Ages 8 to 12, $9.95. Reviewer: Susan Hepler
School Library Journal
Gr 2-6-These titles are almost identical to The Young Gymnast (1995) and The Young Soccer Player (1994, both DK); the only perceptible differences are the photos on the endpapers and the ISBNs. Gymnastics covers the history of the sport and routines using the typical colorful photographs for which the publisher is known. Soccer presents basic skills and rules of the game. If the older editions are in good condition, it is not necessary to purchase these "Superguides."-Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
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