Children's Sport

This book celebrates the lives and accomplishments of 100 barrier breaking Black women and girls who showcase the spirit of black girl magic.

Born and bred Brummie Jack Grealish became captain of his boyhood club Aston Villa at just 23 years old. Discover how Jack battled through ups and downs in the early stages of his career on and off the pitch and grew into a leader. Through dedication and hard work Jack became not only the most expensive English player but Englands poster boy at Euro 2020.

Antoine Griezmann grew up in the heart of France before his talent was quickly spotted by scouts who brought him to play in Spain. Ever since then he has blazed a trail through the Spanish top division La Liga first for Real Sociedad and then Atletico Madrid. This is the story of a speedy striker who chased his dream to the very top when he fired France to World Cup glory in 2018.

Is Erling Haaland your ultimate football hero? Having made his professional career debut for Norwegian side Bryne FK at the age of 16 years Haalands meteoric rise has seen him become a goal machine for both Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and for the Norway national side. Discover how this brilliant footballer followed in his fathers footsteps and has since become among the worlds most sought-after goalscorers known for his athleticism precise off-the-ball movement and pace. He was voted the Austrian Footballer of the Year in 2019 and followed up by earning the FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Boot award in the same year!

Norwegian international Erling Haaland is the rising star of Europe. Having already smashed Messi Ronaldo and Harry Kanes record of quickest to twenty Champions League goals The Terminator is proving to be a ruthless efficient goalscoring machine. At just 20 years of age the world is his playground. Discover how hes caught the eye of the footballing world and whether hell pip Mbappe to a Ballon dOr.

This is the story of Jordan Henderson captain of Liverpool Football Club and midfield powerhouse for the England national team. Follow his exciting journey from kicking a football on the Sunderland streets to hearing his name boom on a Champions League winning night under the bright Anfield lights. Discover how his energy long-passing range and inspiring leadership skills proved to be the key piece in Klopps Liverpool successes as Henderson became the first Liverpool captain to lift the Premier League and Champions League trophies.

Andrés was always smaller than his friends but he refused to let that stop him becoming one of the most skilful footballers ever. This book tells of how his talent and hard work shone through as he became captain of Barcelona and went on to score the winning goal in the World Cup final.

Wonder-kid Jadon Sanchos journey towards stardom has only just begun! Despite being born in 2000 and having to move abroad away from family and friends to play football the young man didnt let that get in the way of his dreams. Discover how he grew from shy Manchester City youth player to a dazzling winger for Dortmund - full of technique creativity pace and trickery. And now with his big money move to Manchester United complete and a spirited Euro 2020 campaign behind him the sky is his only limit!

The inspiring story of how a boy from Dublins northside found strength in his difference to become a gaelic football great. Choosing GAA over basketball soccer and hurling Jayo inspired a generation of fans and players. He went on to be a key member of Jim Gavins 5-in-a-row backroom team.

When Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at nine years old for being too small he had to use all his self-belief to prove that he could make it as a footballer. Now a superstar striker for Tottenham Hotspur and England his hard work and determination have paid off. Kane is the amazing story of how the boy from North London became the Premier Leagues most lethal goalscorer.

A new book for reluctant readers about the all-time leading scorer in championship hurling Henry Shefflin aka King Henry!

Jürgen Klinsmann: deadly goal-poacher Tottenham Hotspur hero world champion. After helping to beat England in the 1990 World Cup the German striker came to play for Tottenham Hotspur - but it took a long time for Spurs fans to grow to love him. Yet with his competitive spirit humour and his amazing talent for conjuring a goal from thin air he quickly became a North London legend. This is his exciting story.

Robert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in the world. Loved for his smart gameplay and relentless goalscoring Lewandowski gathered a great following at Lech Poznan and Borussia Dortmund. Then his career reached new heights when he moved to Bayern Munich in 2014 leading to the team winning the Bundesliga six years in a row and becoming Champions League winners in 2020. Follow his exciting journey from the fields of Pruszków to the pitches of Munich and European triumph!

Lionel Messi has become one of the biggest stars in football both at team and international level; he is one of the worlds greatest players.

This fun-filled book celebrates the worlds most popular sport played by women men boys and girls all over the world. Learn about the history of the game how footballs are made and how YOU can become a top professional player. Find out how your local club is run visit a teams training ground and pick up tips to sharpen your football skills.

Diego Maradona is a true footballing legend and arguably the greatest player ever. The Argentinian playmaker was renowned for his unbelievable skills and agility as he effortlessly weaved his way up the pitch and through the opposition defence. Nicknamed The Golden Boy Maradona earned 91 caps and scored 31 goals for his country including in the 1986 World Cup where he captained his team to victory - scoring the two most famous goals of all time against England along the way!

From the bestselling Little People BIG DREAMS series Marcus Rashford tells the story of the footballers life his success and his awe-inspiring fight against childhood poverty.  

The only football puzzle book you will ever need from the makers of Match! the UKs best football magazine

Kylian Mbappé has the world at his feet. The young French strikers goals skills and fearless attacking spirit earned him a 166 million transfer to French champions Paris Saint-Germain to take on the best teams in Europe with new teammate Neymar. And at the 2018 World Cup Kylian was the star player his goals firing France to victory in the final. Now as a world champion he has just one goal left - to become the best player ever.

Luka Modric is the boy who overcame his small size to become the worlds most creative midfield playmaker. During a childhood playing football in the streets of war-torn Croatia Luka discovered he didnt need to be big to be the best - he could make a football do anything he wanted and he could open defences with passes none of his friends would even have tried. Ever since his rise to stardom as Real Madrids number 10 has been unstoppable.

Considered as one of the greatest players of all time Brazilian striker Pelé holds the Guinness World record for most goals scored with a total of 1283 goals in 1363 matches. Raised in poverty in the state of Sao Paulo Pelé was taught to play football by his father - as they could not afford a ball they played with a grapefruit or a sock stuffed with newspaper. This book tells the incredible story of how Edson Arantes do Nascimento nicknamed Pelé grew up to become the greatest player of the 20th century.

This is the story of Marcus Rashford - one of the brightest young stars on the Manchester United books and future England goalscoring legend. From tough beginnings in Manchester Rashford has proven to be one of the Premier Leagues shining stars scoring twice on his senior debut scoring in his first Premier League match and scoring on his England debut in 2016. The future can only get better!

This paperback collection showcases some of the most beloved stories from the first three volumes of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. It also features brand new tales of game-changing athletes and their drive resilience and sportsmanship. In Rebel Girls Champions young readers can win the World Cup with Megan Rapinoe flip and tumble with Simone Biles and land breathtaking snowboard tricks with Chloe Kim.

Cristiano Ronaldo has become one of the biggest stars in football both at team and international level; he is one of the worlds greatest players.

Rooney tells the action-packed story of one boys journey from the streets of Croxteth to one of the biggest stages in world football. This heartwarming book tracks Rooneys fairytale rise from child superstar to Everton hero to Manchester United legend.

Bukayo Saka has the world at his feet. Since breaking through the ranks at Arsenal the young forward has gone from strength to strength helping his team lift the FA cup for a record 14th time. His versatile style of play means he can help his team all over the pitch. Discover how the boy born in Ealing went on to represent England at Wembley in the Euro 2020 final achieved his dream of representing his country at such a young age and overcame adversity to become a top-class superstar.

Mohamed Salah is Liverpools superstar forward and he is on a mission to become the best player in the world. This book follows his adventures across the world - from the heat of Egypt to the magic of Rome the roar of Anfield stadium and finally his big chance in a Champions League Final.

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The inspiration behind many of Irelands greatest days Shay Given earned 134 caps for his country and played in goal for Ireland for 20 years! Follow Shay Given through the highs and lows of a football career playing in the Premier League European Championships and the World Cup. The story of one of Irelands greatest ever footballers.

David Silva is Manchester Citys greatest ever midfielder. As he played his way from the Spanish coast to the top of the Premier League his silky skills earned him the nickname El Mago - the magician. This is the exciting story of how the boy from Valencia used his midfield magic to launch Manchester City to dominating the Premier League winner and drove Spain forward to become World and European Champions.