Soccer is one of the world's most-followed sports, and with athletes like Neymar da Silva Santos Junior on the field, it's easy to see why. This talented young player is one of the sport's most promising stars, and he's only 25 years old. In this high-interest biography, readers will learn all about the Brazilian soccer star commonly known as Neymar. Readers will be intrigued by his early successes and awards, and cheer on his rise to fame, all while gaining an understanding of what it takes to succeed on the soccer field. By the end of this book, readers will want to get out and play!
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December 15, 2018 -
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781538348642
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Languages
- Spanish; Castilian
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 4.6
- Interest Level: 4-8(MG)
- Text Difficulty: 3
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Reviews
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May 1, 2019
Gr 2-4-These slim volumes detail the early lives and careers of soccer's superstars. Even soccer fanatics are bound to learn something new. Readers may be surprised to see how many of these elite athletes began playing professionally as teenagers-all but American Julie Ertz went pro before they were legal adults. It's also beneficial for readers to see how their immaturity affected the athletes; both Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suárez struggled with demonstrating good sportsmanship in their early careers. Readers may know that Lionel Messi is physically small, but they might not know that he was diagnosed at a young age with a growth hormone deficiency. It never held him back, though. His prowess got him a contract with FC Barcelona, who paid for his medical treatments. VERDICT With big-name bios, this is a great series for rabid soccer fans.
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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May 1, 2019
Gr 2-4-These slim volumes detail the early lives and careers of soccer's superstars. Even soccer fanatics are bound to learn something new. Readers may be surprised to see how many of these elite athletes began playing professionally as teenagers-all but American Julie Ertz went pro before they were legal adults. It's also beneficial for readers to see how their immaturity affected the athletes; both Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Su�rez struggled with demonstrating good sportsmanship in their early careers. Readers may know that Lionel Messi is physically small, but they might not know that he was diagnosed at a young age with a growth hormone deficiency. It never held him back, though. His prowess got him a contract with FC Barcelona, who paid for his medical treatments. VERDICT With big-name bios, this is a great series for rabid soccer fans.
Copyright 2019 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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