What Is the Women's World Cup?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023 · Est. 1 hour read

What Is the Women's World Cup?

By Gina Shaw, Who HQ, Ted Hammond (Illustrator)

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

Discover the thrilling journey of women's soccer to the World Cup stage.

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112 pages· 8,197 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Dive into the inspiring history of women's soccer, from the first match in 1881 to the official World Cup in 1991. Meet the trailblazing athletes who fought for recognition and relive iconic victories, like Team USA's four championships and Japan's 2011 triumph. This book captures the passion and perseverance of women who changed the game forever. Will their stories inspire the next generation of champions?

From the publisher

Gooaal! Soccer fans, get your game on with this book about one of the biggest tournaments in women’s sports. 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!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,197
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
950L
Themes & topics
Books about soccerBooks about sports and recreationBooks about girls and womenBooks about athletesBooks about sports history
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~6.3
F&P level
~W
Publication
Published
April 25, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593520659

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