Bibliograph

It's a numbers game, soccer, by Jim Buckley

Type

Label

It's a numbers game, soccer, by Jim Buckley

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages: 8-12, National Geographic KidsGrades: 4-6, National Geographic Kids

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

It's a numbers game

Oclc number

1120803260

Responsibility statement

by Jim Buckley

Series statement

It's a numbers gameNational Geographic kids

Sub title

soccer

Summary

Whether you call it soccer or football, "the beautiful game" wouldn't be the popular game it is without numbers. From the clock counting up the seconds to positioning your feet at the right angle for the perfect dribble, this book reveals the ways digits and math are part of the game. Read about soccer greats from all over the world racking up points, championships, and even Olympic medals. Learn how goalies use geometry to guard the net and check out cool graphics that show the probability that a goalie will be able to stop a penalty kick. Soccer fans everywhere will get a kick out of this number-focused look at the game, jam-packed with sports trivia, awesome photos, and fun activities at the end of every chapter

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

SoccerIt is a numbers game

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