Sunday, July 12, 2015

The Kingfisher Book of Soccer Skills: From warmup to final whistle-the essential guide






The Kingfisher Book of Soccer Skills: From warmup to final whistle-the essential guide by Clive Gifford 

Grades 3-5

The beautiful game or as we know it as soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world.  Soccer Skills gives a brief history of how soccer began and was played among many ancient civilizations.  This book describes the basics of the game how it is played, the equipment used and how to exercise to prepare for the game.  It gives step-by-step details on how to perform various plays.  Along with directions there are very clear and colorful pictures of kids demonstrating these plays on every page.  There are tips given throughout the book of how to improve your moves along with a picture and mini facts or a master’s class from famous soccer players who are known for their various plays and how they accomplished them successfully.  Kids can also learn about the World Cup and soccer legends.  Kids who are very interested in learning the game of soccer and how they can improve their game with many tips for the player.  There are excellent pictures shown throughout the book.  If you  love soccer you will enjoy this book.

Nonfiction: Sports                                                                                           Mrs. Bender

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