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Description: Football inspired resources - both accessible images and titles - both fiction and non fiction! Aimed at children and young people reading.
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Passing and Dribbling
by James NixonLearn how to keep possession of the ball and become a midfield maestro. The books shows you how to improve skills, such as ball control, long passing, team play, dribbling tricks and much more!The Football File series shows you how to master the beautiful game. Each book has tips for training and playing, as well as an introduction to some of the stars of the sport.
Rules of The Game
by James NixonLearn about each law in the football rulebook and gain an edge over your opponents. The book explains the equipment you will need, the job of the referee, the offside law, the different types of fouls and much more!The Football File series shows you how to master the beautiful game. Each book has tips for training and playing, as well as an introduction to some of the stars of the sport.
Shooting and Scoring
by James NixonLearn how to become a top goalscorer. The book shows you how to improve skills, such as long-range shooting, heading, poaching, volleying and much more!The Football File series shows you how to master the beautiful game. Each book has tips for training and playing, as well as an introduction to some of the stars of the sport.
Collins Big Cat, Band 02A, Red A
by Daniel NunnEveryone can play football, anywhere in the world! Find out what you need to play the game and where in the world it is played in this action-packed non-fiction report by Daniel Nunn. Red A/Band 2A books offer predictable text with familiar objects and actions, combined with simple story development. Children can re-cap the stages of the book on pages 14-15. Text type: An information book Curriculum links: PE: Striking and fielding games
Bug Club, Blue, B (ks1)
by Eamonn O'FarrellLots of people like to play football. Learn more about the game in this book.
Unbelievable Football
by Matt OldfieldThe perfect gift for the football-mad kid in your life.Football is the world's favourite game where there's everything to play for and anything can happen. Like, a dog walking on the pitch in injury time and saving your team from relegation... A goal keeper saving two crucial goals with a broken neck... Or even a game erupting in no man's land between the British and German soldiers during the Christmas Truce. From great events to the completely unknown and down-right ridiculous, these are the best stories from the beautiful game. Compiled by bestselling author Matt Oldfield, Unbelievable Football will keep young fans entertained for hours.
Zlatan (PDF)
by Matt Oldfield and Tom Oldfield'With the TV cameras watching, Zlatan roared like a lion. It was his tenth league title in only twelve years but he never got tired of winning.' Zlatan follows the Swedish superstar on his amazing journey from the tough streets of Malmö to becoming the deadly striker at Manchester United. Along the way he has been a star for Juventus, Inter Milan, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as becoming Sweden's all-time leading scorer. This is the story of one of a generation's finest footballers. Ultimate Football Heroesis a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
Football
by Tom PalmerGO TURBO is power-packed with MORE FACTS, MORE RECORDS and MORE WEBSITES than most books. This book is about football, featuring everything from the best players to World Cup history. It includes a story called 'Hot Wheels'.This title is published by Franklin Watts EDGE, which produces a range of books to get children reading with confidence. EDGE - for books children want to read, and books children can read.
Football Academy
by Tom PalmerJake loves football and dreams of becoming a professional footballer. He's worried about his height though - what if he's too small for football? But on the day of his trial Jake is quick on the ball and scores - he's made it! Jake can't wait to pull on his shirt and join the team. But someone at the club wants to make his life difficult. Can Jake face up to the bullies and become man of the match again?Stay on the ball this season with the first four stories following the boys in United's under-twelves.
Football Academy
by Tom PalmerUnited's under-twelves are in Poland for a tournament. Goal-keeper Tomasz is very excited to be playing in his home country, but team captain Ryan thinks Poland are rubbish - in fact, he thinks everything Polish is rubbish. Ryan's behaviour causes trouble both on and off the pitch. Can Ryan and Tomasz tackle their differences - or will Ryan's bullying foul United's chance of success?
Football Academy
by Tom PalmerYunis can't believe that he's United leading scorer. It should be the happiest time of his life, but his father wants him to give up football and work hard at school. Can Yunis convince his dad that he can do both, or will he have to hang up his boots forever?Stay on the ball this season with all the action from Football Academy.
Football Academy
by Tom PalmerAn exciting football series, following the adventures of United's under-twelves side.Since Ryan Flynn got into trouble for bullying, he's been determined to pull his socks up and be the best captain United's ever had. So when team-mate Craig causes problems on - and off - the pitch, Ryan knows he must get to the bottom of it or he'll lose a talented player. But Craig's worries are much bigger than Ryan realized - can he help Craig and stop him from being shown the red card?
Football Academy
by Tom PalmerBen is at his happiest playing for United and is getting top marks from the coach. But every day at school is a trial for Ben, as he struggles to hide a huge secret from his teachers and classmates.Ben's secret is starting to affect his game - can he swallow his pride and ask for help before he sidelines himself - for good?
Football Academy
by Tom PalmerThe fifth book in the fast-paced Football Academy series.James has been a junior player at United for a long time. Everyone expects him to follow in his dad's footsteps and play for England one day. But James isn't so sure. He has something he wants to do even more than football. Something that means he would have to give up football. The problem is he doesn't want to disappoint his dad. At a tournament in London, where he is pitched against Arsenal and Chelsea players, James finally makes his mind up.
Peter Rabbit Animation
by Beatrix PotterEveryone has gone football crazy! It's rabbits versus squirrels. But surely squirrels can't play football, can they...? Peter Rabbit and his friends have hit the screen on CBeebies and everybody wants to join Peter Rabbit's club! So much more than a story - study the map, enjoy the adventure then complete Peter's special skill challenge.
Football (large print)
by RnibThis page has three images on it: a player about to kick the ball past an opponent, a goalkeeper attempting to save a ball, and a diagram showing the layout of a football pitch. Each image has a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. A player about to kick the ball past an opponent: The image on the top left of the page shows two players and a ball. The player on the left of the image is seen from the side and facing right, so only one eye can be found. He has his arms stretched out to the left and right. He is running, and one leg extends straight to the left. On the right, his other leg is bent up slightly. He wears a red shirt and white shorts (large print copy). The player to the right of the image is seen from the side facing to the left so that only one eye can be found. He has his arms stretched out and down to left and right. He stands on the leg to the left. To the left the ball sits on the grass. To the right his other leg is bent to the right, ready to swing left and kick the ball past his opponent. He wears a black and white striped shirt and black shorts (large print copy). A goalkeeper attempting to save a ball: The image at the bottom left of the page shows a goalkeeper, a ball and the goal. The goalkeeper has leapt off the ground towards the ball, which is in the top left of the goal. He has his arms outstretched and his hands are near the ball, ready to catch it. The rest of the keeper's body extends diagonally down and right. The square grid of the goal net can be found filling the goal posts behind him. Diagram of a football pitch: This diagram on the right of the page shows the football pitch and eleven members of each team. The players are represented here by large dots and crosses. At the top centre of the page there is a small rectangle representing a goal. Down the page from this are the goal area with a goalkeeper, and the penalty area rectangle with the penalty spot. Down again is the penalty arc, a semi-circle; all players must stay outside of this area when a penalty is being taken. Further down the page are the centre circle, the centre spot, and the centre line going across the image horizontally. At the bottom of the image is the opposing team's goal and penalty area. The pitch is on average 115 yards long x 75 yards wide (106 x 70 metres). Pitches, even in the Premier League, vary slightly across the country. Before the match starts and after a goal has been scored the players position themselves in various formations. The team at the top of the page is in 4:3:3 formation. That is four forwards, three mid-fielders and three defenders. The team at the bottom are in 4:4:2 formation, four forwards, four mid-fielders and two defenders. There are many other possibilities but these are some of the commonest.
Football (UEB contracted)
by RnibThis page has three images on it: a player about to kick the ball past an opponent, a goalkeeper attempting to save a ball, and a diagram showing the layout of a football pitch. Each image has a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. A player about to kick the ball past an opponent: The image on the top left of the page shows two players and a ball. The player on the left of the image is seen from the side and facing right, so only one eye can be found. He has his arms stretched out to the left and right. He is running, and one leg extends straight to the left. On the right, his other leg is bent up slightly. He wears a red shirt and white shorts (large print copy). The player to the right of the image is seen from the side facing to the left so that only one eye can be found. He has his arms stretched out and down to left and right. He stands on the leg to the left. To the left the ball sits on the grass. To the right his other leg is bent to the right, ready to swing left and kick the ball past his opponent. He wears a black and white striped shirt and black shorts (large print copy). A goalkeeper attempting to save a ball: The image at the bottom left of the page shows a goalkeeper, a ball and the goal. The goalkeeper has leapt off the ground towards the ball, which is in the top left of the goal. He has his arms outstretched and his hands are near the ball, ready to catch it. The rest of the keeper's body extends diagonally down and right. The square grid of the goal net can be found filling the goal posts behind him. Diagram of a football pitch: This diagram on the right of the page shows the football pitch and eleven members of each team. The players are represented here by large dots and crosses. At the top centre of the page there is a small rectangle representing a goal. Down the page from this are the goal area with a goalkeeper, and the penalty area rectangle with the penalty spot. Down again is the penalty arc, a semi-circle; all players must stay outside of this area when a penalty is being taken. Further down the page are the centre circle, the centre spot, and the centre line going across the image horizontally. At the bottom of the image is the opposing team's goal and penalty area. The pitch is on average 115 yards long x 75 yards wide (106 x 70 metres). Pitches, even in the Premier League, vary slightly across the country. Before the match starts and after a goal has been scored the players position themselves in various formations. The team at the top of the page is in 4:3:3 formation. That is four forwards, three mid-fielders and three defenders. The team at the bottom are in 4:4:2 formation, four forwards, four mid-fielders and two defenders. There are many other possibilities but these are some of the commonest.
Football (UEB uncontracted)
by RnibThis page has three images on it: a player about to kick the ball past an opponent, a goalkeeper attempting to save a ball, and a diagram showing the layout of a football pitch. Each image has a dashed line image border. There is a locator dot shown, which will be at the top left of the page when the image is the correct way up. A player about to kick the ball past an opponent: The image on the top left of the page shows two players and a ball. The player on the left of the image is seen from the side and facing right, so only one eye can be found. He has his arms stretched out to the left and right. He is running, and one leg extends straight to the left. On the right, his other leg is bent up slightly. He wears a red shirt and white shorts (large print copy). The player to the right of the image is seen from the side facing to the left so that only one eye can be found. He has his arms stretched out and down to left and right. He stands on the leg to the left. To the left the ball sits on the grass. To the right his other leg is bent to the right, ready to swing left and kick the ball past his opponent. He wears a black and white striped shirt and black shorts (large print copy). A goalkeeper attempting to save a ball: The image at the bottom left of the page shows a goalkeeper, a ball and the goal. The goalkeeper has leapt off the ground towards the ball, which is in the top left of the goal. He has his arms outstretched and his hands are near the ball, ready to catch it. The rest of the keeper's body extends diagonally down and right. The square grid of the goal net can be found filling the goal posts behind him. Diagram of a football pitch: This diagram on the right of the page shows the football pitch and eleven members of each team. The players are represented here by large dots and crosses. At the top centre of the page there is a small rectangle representing a goal. Down the page from this are the goal area with a goalkeeper, and the penalty area rectangle with the penalty spot. Down again is the penalty arc, a semi-circle; all players must stay outside of this area when a penalty is being taken. Further down the page are the centre circle, the centre spot, and the centre line going across the image horizontally. At the bottom of the image is the opposing team's goal and penalty area. The pitch is on average 115 yards long x 75 yards wide (106 x 70 metres). Pitches, even in the Premier League, vary slightly across the country. Before the match starts and after a goal has been scored the players position themselves in various formations. The team at the top of the page is in 4:3:3 formation. That is four forwards, three mid-fielders and three defenders. The team at the bottom are in 4:4:2 formation, four forwards, four mid-fielders and two defenders. There are many other possibilities but these are some of the commonest.
Playfair Football Annual 2011-2012
by Glenda Rollin and Jack RollinThe factual, concise and first-choice guide for the real fan. Now in its 64th year, PLAYFAIR FOOTBALL ANNUAL includes all the Champions League and Europa League details; a compact directory for English and Scottish clubs; English and Scottish league and cup match results; and stats on how English league clubs have fared over the last 25 years. A pocket-size treat - this is the ideal book to take to matches and settle arguments before, during and after!
Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend
by Francesca SimonHorrid Henry reads Perfect Peter's diary and improves it. He goes clothes shopping with Mum and tries to make her buy him some Rootatoot trainers. He is horrified when his old enemy Bossy Bill turns up at school. And he tries by any means, fair or foul, to win the class football match and defeat Moody Margaret.
Horrid Henry and the Football Fiend (PDF)
by Francesca SimonHorrid Henry reads Perfect Peter's diary and improves it. He goes clothes shopping with Mum and tries to make her buy him some Rootatoot trainers. He is horrified when his old enemy Bossy Bill turns up at school. And he tries by any means, fair or foul, to win the class football match and defeat Moody Margaret.
Footballer
by Kelly SmithAll Kelly Smith ever wanted to be was a footballer. Blessed with brilliant talent which she honed with hours of practice, it was soon clear to all who saw her that Kelly was the best women’s footballer that this country had ever produced. Yet for this shy girl from Watford, it would be a long and difficult journey to the pinnacle of the world game, and one which would involve the hardest of challenges.After starting drinking to mask her loneliness thousands of miles from home in the United States, a series of career-threatening injuries led to severe depression and a battle with alcoholism. But with the fighting spirit that was so essential on her path to be Britain’s first women’s professional player, Kelly bounced back to inspire Arsenal to countless trophies and become England’s record goalscorer.Footballer: My Story is the inspirational tale of a woman with a drive to succeed. It is the unique inside story of a star in a sport enjoyed by millions yet often not granted the recognition it deserves. And as she nears the end of a glittering playing career, it is the story of how Kelly Smith became what she always wanted to be. A professional footballer, in a professional league.
Kaiser
by Rob Smyth1980s Rio de Janeiro.There’s only one king in this city and he’s got the mullet, swagger and fake ID to prove it.Introducing Carlos Henrique Raposo, known to all as KAISER.This guy’s got more front than Copacabana beach. He’s the most loveable of rogues with the most common of dreams: to become a professional footballer. And he isn’t about to let trivial details like talent and achievement stand in his way. . . not when he has so many other ways to get what he wants.In one of the most remarkable football stories ever told, Kaiser graduates from abandoned slumdog to star striker, dressing-room fixer, superstar party host and inexhaustible lover. And all without kicking a ball. He’s not just the king… he’s the Kaiser.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz
by I. C. TallentDo you know what it takes to be a top footballer? Can you pick out the best moves? Find out in this guide to football skills. It will help children to understand how to study a football game and how to look for the skills of different types of players: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers.Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.
Collins Big Cat, Band 13, Topaz
by I. C. TallentDo you know what it takes to be a top footballer? Can you pick out the best moves? Find out in this guide to football skills. It will help children to understand how to study a football game and how to look for the skills of different types of players: goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders and strikers.Topaz/ Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.