{"product_id":"soccerology-unbelievable-facts-and-stories-about-the-beautiful-game-9781834020662","title":"Soccerology: Unbelievable Facts and Stories about the Beautiful Game","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncover everything you never knew about the beautiful game in this full color, illustrated soccer compendium--from the science of a perfect backspin to soccer heroes who changed the sport forever.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColorful illustrations, fun infographics, and supercool trivia reveal all about the most popular sport in the world. Begin with the game's startling origins or turn to any short chapter and dive in! You'll discover historic firsts, trailblazing athletes, and the weirdest soccer records. Read unforgettable stories about players who pushed the boundaries of the game--sometimes by bending the rules--and learn why soccer had to become more welcoming before it could truly bring people together. Packed with charts, timelines, and further reading, \u003cem\u003eSoccerology \u003c\/em\u003eis a must-have that's equally fascinating for soccer newbies and diehard fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by former sports broadcaster and award-winning children's book author and illustrator Kevin Sylvester, \u003cem\u003eSoccerology \u003c\/em\u003eis a book about the Beautiful Game like nothing else!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kevin Sylvester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Annick Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 92\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.30h x 7.80w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781834020662\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKEVIN SYLVESTER\u003c\/strong\u003e has written and illustrated more than thirty books for young readers, including the award-winning \u003cem\u003eApartment 713\u003c\/em\u003e, the MiNRS trilogy, the Neil Flambé Capers, the Hockey Super Six series, and the nonfiction titles \u003cem\u003eFollow Your Stuff\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFollow Your Money\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBasketballogy\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eBaseballogy\u003c\/em\u003e. He co-wrote, with Basil Sylvester, the Governor General's Award-shortlisted \u003cem\u003eThe Fabulous Zed Watson!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Night of the Living Zed\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin was once a sportscaster and radio host, and now spends much of his time avoiding work by walking his dog and watching sports. He was also a pretty good soccer player--a mean defender with a shot and zero dribbling skills. Then he got old. Kevin lives in Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Kevin Sylvester \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47876591648925,"sku":"9781834020662","price":25.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_c273b099-2743-4fb3-99d4-154cd24ab111.jpg?v=1777382824","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/soccerology-unbelievable-facts-and-stories-about-the-beautiful-game-9781834020662","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}