Squad Goals
The Unstoppable Women of the US Women's National Soccer Team
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Read about some amazing and unstoppable women who changed soccer in America like Megan Rapinoe, Alex Morgan, Briana Scurry, Trinity Rodman, and Mia Hamm. This book also includes a history of women's soccer in America and a summary of all four historic World Cup wins.
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Release date
May 2, 2023 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781665933438
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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May 1, 2023
K-Gr 2-The "You Should Meet" series of easier reading biographies is made specifically for younger elementary-age children. This fantastic addition dives into the United States Women's National Soccer Team. The book is divided into chapters that follow a history of women's soccer from its inception through the present day, and then focuses on individual players and their contributions to the sport and to the world. Calkhoven begins with a history of women in soccer and their work to get a national team, which started in backyards and playgrounds. Subsequent chapters are dedicated to the 1991, 1999, 2015, and 2019 World Cups; the final chapter focuses on soccer stars Megan Rapinoe, Briana Scurry, Alex Morgan, Trinity Rodman, and Mia Hamm. Illustrations are cartoonlike to keep the young and playful feel of this beginning biography. Back matter offers tips and instructions on how to start playing, additional historical information, and a trivia sheet. VERDICT Recommended for general purchase in elementary school and public libraries; this series provides a developmentally appropriate way to introduce the genre to the youngest students.-Kristen Todd-Wurm
Copyright 2023 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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