What is the Women's World Cup? /
Shaw, Gina,
What is the Women's World Cup? / by Gina Shaw ; illustrated by Ted Hammond. - 108 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of unnumbered plates : illustrations ; 21 cm - What is--? . - What is--? (Penguin Workshop (Firm)) .
Includes bibliographical references.
What Is the Women's World Cup? -- First, a bit of history -- A war changes everything -- A comeback! -- Let the games begin -- The photo seen 'round the world -- Changing of the guard -- Controversy! -- GOAT -- An emotional World Cup -- Breaking records -- Equal pay -- Soccer Is for all -- Timelines.
"The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991--110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about incredible athletes across decades!"--
Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.
9780593520659 0593520653 9780593520666 0593520661
2022040830
FIFA Women's World Cup--History--Juvenile literature.
Soccer--Juvenile literature.
What is the Women's World Cup? / by Gina Shaw ; illustrated by Ted Hammond. - 108 pages, 16 unnumbered leaves of unnumbered plates : illustrations ; 21 cm - What is--? . - What is--? (Penguin Workshop (Firm)) .
Includes bibliographical references.
What Is the Women's World Cup? -- First, a bit of history -- A war changes everything -- A comeback! -- Let the games begin -- The photo seen 'round the world -- Changing of the guard -- Controversy! -- GOAT -- An emotional World Cup -- Breaking records -- Equal pay -- Soccer Is for all -- Timelines.
"The first international women's soccer match was in 1881, but the Women's World Cup didn't become official until 1991--110 years later! Read about the courageous, soccer-loving women who worked hard to have a World Cup of their own in this addition to the Who HQ series. Young readers will learn about the history of women's soccer, star players, and iconic wins! From Team USA's record-breaking four championships to Japan's inspiring win in 2011, this book is full of heartwarming and exciting stories about incredible athletes across decades!"--
Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.
9780593520659 0593520653 9780593520666 0593520661
2022040830
FIFA Women's World Cup--History--Juvenile literature.
Soccer--Juvenile literature.