What Is the World Cup?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018 · Est. 1 hour read

What Is the World Cup?

Written by Bonnie Bader and Who HQ · Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

The history of the World Cup is explored from its beginnings to the present day.

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112 pages· 8,026 words· Est. 1 hour read· 930L
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Dive into the thrilling history of the World Cup, where every four years, thirty-two elite soccer teams vie for global glory. Discover how this monumental event, watched by over a billion fans, has evolved since its inception in 1930. What changes have shaped the tournament, and what surprises lie ahead for the world's favorite sport? This book offers a captivating journey through the past and future of soccer's greatest spectacle, promising insights and excitement for fans and newcomers alike.

From the publisher

GOOOAAAAAL! Get ready for a front-row seat at the world’s most-watched sporting event–the World Cup. Every four years, thirty-two of the best men’s soccer teams from across the globe compete for the title of FIFA World Cup winner. Over one billion people tuned in worldwide to watch the final game of the 2014 competition, making the World Cup the most widely viewed sporting event in the world, exceeding even the Summer Olympics! This book takes a look back at what has changed since the first tournament in 1930 and what lies ahead for the most popular sport in the world.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,026
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
930L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
194621
Publication
Published
March 6, 2018
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780515158212
LCCN
2018005174

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