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"Following the most spectacular-and largest-Women's World Cup yet, the World Soccer Legends series presents Stars of Women's Soccer, featuring a collection of the best female players from around the world. Inside this exciting and vivid book, read aboutthe great long-standing stars of women's soccer, along with the sport's new breakout stars, including: the United States'great Abby Wambach and goal queen Alex Morgan, among others; Germany's two tough...
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Simon & Schuster BFYR
Pub. Date
[2015]
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xiv, 289 pages, [8] unnumbered pages of plates : color photographs ; 22 cm.
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The Olympic gold medal-winning soccer player details her path to success, from her childhood in California to her time on the United States' National team.
3) One life
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The Olympic gold medalist and two-time Women's World Cup champion describes her childhood in a conservative California town, her athletic achievements, and her public advocacy of civil rights and urgently needed social change.
5) Alex Morgan
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Chronicles the life and career of the American soccer player who was the number one pick in the 2011 Women's Professional Soccer draft and a 2012 Olympic gold medalist.
7) Las Leonas
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Distrib Films US
Pub. Date
[2023]
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1 DVD (83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
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"In the outskirts of Rome, six teams compete in the women's soccer championship, the Las Leonas Trophy. All recent immigrants to Italy the majority from South America the participants work busy lives as caregivers and house cleaners throughout the city. Las Leonas follows the daily struggles, dreams, and frustrations of these women; each with their own story of emigration and family history, but united by a shared passion for soccer. Amidst the pressures...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2016]
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xiv, 290 pages ; 22 cm
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In the summer of 2015, the U.S. women s national soccer team won the World Cup behind an epic performance by Carli Lloyd. Carli, a midfielder, scored three goals in the first sixteen minutes--the greatest goal-scoring effort in the history of World Cup finals. But there was a time when Carli almost quit soccer. She struggled with doubts and low confidence. In All Heart , adapted from When Nobody Was Watching specifically for younger readers, Carli...
9) Mia Hamm
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Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
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177 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
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Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
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49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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"On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Women's World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USAwon the Women's World Cup, and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only...
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Briana Scurry was a pioneer on the US Women's National Team. She won gold in Atlanta in 1996, the first time women's soccer was ever played in the Olympics. She was a key part of the fabled '99ers,' making an epic save in the decisive penalty-kick shootout in the final. Scurry captured her second Olympic gold in 2004, cementing her status as one of the premier players in the world. She was the only Black player on the team, and she was also the first...
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20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
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1 DVD (112 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Eighteen year-old Jesminder's parents want her to be a nice, conventional Indian girl. But she just wants to play soccer like her hero, David Beckham. For Jess, that means kicking a ball around the local park with the lads until she's spotted by Jules, who invites her to join the local women's team.
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Sky Pony Press
Pub. Date
2019.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 x 29 cm
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"This is the illustrated story of 23 soccer players who worked together to become World Cup champions and heroes to millions of men, women, boys, and girls across America and around the world. World Cup Women highlights Team USA's tournament experience and provides a glimpse into what shot them to the top . . . and what may keep them there a little longer."--
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Razorbill
Pub. Date
2021.
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260 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"Adapted for young readers! Join Olympic gold medalist, two-time Women's World Cup champion, and trailblazing activist Megan Rapinoe in the fight for equality and justice in this middle grade adaptation of her New York Times bestselling memoir, One Life"--
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Ten Speed Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
255 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
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Drawing from extensive photo and print archives, this first official history of the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team pays tribute to one of the most beloved teams in sports, revisiting their historic four World Cup titles and four Olympic gold medals, as well as unforgettable players across the generations.
17) Alex Morgan
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Abbeville Press Publishers
Pub. Date
2015.
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62 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
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"World Soccer Legends series for young readers Everything you need to know about most exciting clubs and the best players on the planet. Alex Morgan Gold medal winner and Athlete of the Year One of the most exciting players on the scene, Alex Morgan hasrocketed into the top echelon of world soccer stars. At just 22, she was the number one pick in the Women's Professional Soccer draft and the youngest player on the U.S. team in the FIFA World Cup....
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Page Street Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
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"As a child, Abby Wambach was loud and clear about what she wanted and what she didn't, and she didn't want to be left out of any competition--especially soccer. In this powerful biography, readers will dance and dart down fields with Abby as she slingshots--balls thwump... whiz... whoosh--straight into goals, sweating and scoring her way from school league leader to U.S. Women's National Team star. The story follows Abby through both success and...
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Little, Brown, and Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
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169 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
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"The US Women's National Team cemented their legendary status with their 2019 Women's World Cup championship win. Get to know four of the team's most talented players and prominent stars: fearless Megan Rapinoe, superstar Alex Morgan, steadfast Carlie Lloyd, and newcomer Mallory Pugh. Discover the journeys that brought these extraordinary soccer players together, and experience and biggest moments of their careers, complete the stats and photographs."--...
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Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2023.
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47 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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"Read about some amazing and unstoppable women who changed soccer in America like Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Briana Scurry, Trinity Rodman, and Mia Hamm. This book also includes a history of women's soccer in America and a summary of all four historic World Cup wins"--
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