Description |
108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm. |
Series |
What is ...? |
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What was--
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What is--
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Note |
"WhoHQ"--Page 4 of cover. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 108). |
Contents |
What is the World Cup? -- The games kick off -- Italian winning streak-1934 and 1938 -- The World Cup returns -- Pelé -- First-timers and repeaters -- Red-card mania -- The World Cup comes to the United States -- Two hosts and a head butt -- Protests -- Controversy -- Timelines -- Bibliography. |
Audience |
Age 8-12. |
Summary |
Describes the history of the soccer World Cup, covering clothing and equipment, host stadiums, the rules, qualifying to participate, and the most successful teams. |
Subject |
World Cup (Soccer) -- History -- Juvenile literature.
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World Cup (Soccer) -- History.
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World Cup (Soccer.)
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Soccer.
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Added Author |
Marchesi, Stephen, illustrator.
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ISBN |
9780515158236 (library binding) |
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0515158232 (library binding) |
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9780515158212 (pbk) |
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0515158216 (pbk) |
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9781544401522 (FollettBound) |
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1544401523 (FollettBound) |
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