What Is the World Cup? (What Was?)
GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world's most-watched sporting event--the World Cup.
Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular sport in the world. Illustrations.
Target age group 8-12
Every four years, thirty-two of the best men's soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular sport in the world. Illustrations.
Target age group 8-12
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group9 to 12 yrs
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Grade Level3-5
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1History
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Theme 2Sports
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeSoccer
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AuthorBader, Bonnie
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SeriesWhat Was?
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Lexile Level930
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AR Level6.1
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Dewey796.334668
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PublisherPenguin Group (USA)
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Publication Date3/6/2018
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Pages112
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Dimensions0.4 H x 7.4 L x 5.2 W
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Case Qty60