Goal
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Picture Book · Ages 8–11 · 2025 · Est. 17 min read-aloud

Goal

Written by Eric Braun

Part of the Sports Illustrated Kids: Science Behind the Plays series

What forces of motion turn a soccer play into a legendary goal?

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32 pages· 2,166 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud· 770L· AR 4.8 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

An overhead kick, a back-heel goal, a diving save and a World Cup dribble: this book breaks down famous soccer moments one step at a time. It shows how forces, motion and the transfer of energy help players pull off the plays fans never forget.

From the publisher

Cristiano Ronaldo's brilliant overhead kick for Real Madrid. Alessia Russo's back heel goal against Sweden. Gordon Banks's diving save that denied Pelé. Diego Maradona's unreal goal in the World Cup. From forces of motion to the transfer of energy, science plays a huge role in these big moments. Examine each part of these unforgettable plays and find out how science makes them happen.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
2,166
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
770L
AR book level
4.8
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
553239
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~R
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
January 1, 2025
Publisher
Capstone Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781669091929
LCCN
2024032646

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