About This Book
Goal! Great Moments in World Cup History is a non-fiction chapter book that brings the history of the World Cup to life for young readers. It's a compendium of over 200 facts, figures, and memorable anecdotes, covering everything from amazing goals to surprising flubs and player antics since the first tournament in 1930. Ideal for children aged 4-11, especially those with an interest in soccer or sports history, this book offers an engaging way to learn about the sport's biggest event. While it's a chapter book, its format as a collection of short entries makes it easy to dip in and out of, perfect for independent reading or sharing interesting tidbits.
Whether you call it soccer, futbol, or calcio, the world's most popular sport comes engagingly to life in this compendium of more than 200 facts, figures, and flukes since the first World Cup tournament in 1930. From crazed players and fantastic brawls to amazing goals and incredible flubs, it's all here in time for the 1994 championship.
Discussion Prompts
1
What was your favorite World Cup moment or fact from the book and why?
2
If you could attend any World Cup in history, which one would it be and why?
3
What qualities do you think make a great soccer player or team?
4
How do you think sports like soccer bring people from different countries together?
5
What does 'sportsmanship' mean to you, and can you think of an example from the book or real life?
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