Behind the Scenes Soccer

From the Series Inside the Sport (Lerner ™ Sports)

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Soccer captures the attention of fans around the world—but what are the lives of professional soccer players like behind the scenes?

Being a professional soccer player is hard work. Most start playing the sport at a young age. The best players work their way up to Major League Soccer (MLS) or play at the Olympics. Once players go pro, they keep working to stay healthy and in shape. They keep practicing their soccer skills, too. Players hope to one day win the World Cup.

This book takes a look at what it’s like to play pro soccer. You’ll learn about:

  • How players work their way up to professional soccer
  • How players get ready for each game
  • How players connect with fans

Go inside the sport and see what it’s like to be a pro athlete!

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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction, Sports
Copyright 2020
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Brand Lerner ™ Sports
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2019-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF054130, JNF024040, JNF011000
Dewey 796.334
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7 x 9
Lexile 830
Guided Reading Level P
ATOS Reading Level 4.9
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 503225
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
Features Bibliography/further reading, Fast facts, Glossary, Index, Sidebars, and Table of contents

Author: Andy Greder

Andy Greder is a journalist based in Minnesota.