About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their sports-obsessed child begins asking big questions about the origins of their favorite game. "The Story of Football" is a visually engaging non-fiction journey through time, tracing the history of the world's most popular sport from ancient ball games in China and Mesoamerica to the chaotic medieval matches in England and finally to the structured, global phenomenon we know today. It taps into a child's natural curiosity and highlights themes of teamwork and the resilience required to formalize and grow the sport over centuries. Perfect for reluctant readers aged 7-11, it uses fascinating facts and vibrant illustrations to make history exciting and accessible.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book mentions violence in a historical context. This includes the chaotic and injury-prone nature of medieval mob football and the fact that the captain of a losing team in the ancient Mesoamerican ball game was sometimes ritually sacrificed. The approach is factual, secular, and historical, presenting these as parts of the game's evolution without glorification. The resolution is simply the progression of history toward the safer, rule-based game of today.
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