Twelve-year-old Paul, who lives in the shadow of his football hero brother Erik, fights for the right to play soccer despite his near blindness and slowly begins to remember the incident that damaged his eyesight.

Examines all aspects of the game of soccer, including its history, rules, soccer skills, tactics, equipment, famous players, and playing fields.

"Jack and Annie search for the fourth secret of greatness for Merlin the Magician in Mexico City at the 1970 World Cup Games. They hope to learn something new from soccer player great, Pele"--

Pinkalicious and her soccer team, the Pinksters, play their first game against the Ravens, but when the ball is kicked off the field, Pinkalicious chases it and is picked up by Goldilicious for a trip around the world.

"Discover exciting information about one of the most popular sports in the world! See how games like soccer have been played for thousands of years. Learn about Pelé and Mia Hamm, two of the best soccer players ever! There are even tips on playing soccer. You might learn a new practice drill or a new way to improve your own soccer skills!" -- p. [4] of cover.

Seventeen-year-old Camila Hassan, a rising soccer star in Rosario, Argentina, dreams of playing professionally, in defiance of her fathers' wishes and at the risk of her budding romance with Diego.

Will Tina's shyness ruin her chances to play goalkeeper on the soccer team?

A child who has trouble with some of the soccer skills finds an important role as goalie.

Rob lasher is just and ordinary soccer player, good at the game, but not great. Then one agternoon, he saves his coach's life in front of all his teammates. Suddenly, he's the team's hero, as some members of his team and the rest of the town continue to laud Rob;s heroic act, Rob realizes he doesn't want the attention and any unearned accolades that come with it. Kids will learn that doing what is right should be the norm, not the exception.

"Mr. Fish is on a team, but his team does not win the game. All the fish are about to pout! But playing a game isn't always about who scores the most points--it's about having fun along the way! Turn little pouts into big smiles with this beginning reader about soccer, teamwork, and enjoying the moment"--